Associate Financial Advisor - Afton Union Financial Group - Seattle, WA

Associate Financial Advisor

Meaningful work. Rewarding career. Thrivent is a different kind of financial services firm, one that puts generosity at the center of saving and investing. Here, you'll make an impact in the lives of the people you serve, helping them build, grow and protect financial well-being through purpose-based advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity. Afton Union Financial Group in Seattle, WA is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent a values driven practice focused on building long term relationships and serving clients as an extension of their family and not just managing accounts but supporting lives. We are growing and adding an Associate Financial Advisor to our team.

In this role you will be working closely with a Lead Advisor to support clients through investment planning, insurance solutions, and ongoing relationship management. This role is highly collaborative and offers the opportunity to be deeply involved in client meetings, case preparation, marketing initiatives, and community building efforts with clients and prospects and offers a clear path for long-term growth. This is a full-time role that is a hybrid role (will consider remote candidates who reside in the Pacific or Mountain Time zone).

As an Associate Financial Advisor, you'll be a resource for our financial advisors and provide support to the clients of Afton Union Financial Group, including:

• Handle sensitive communications with members/customers, which may include highly confidential information and effectively respond through verbal and written communications to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
• Facilitate and/or co-present product specific seminars and/or workshops as necessary
• Identify criteria for fund selection and track against indexes, specifically for WRAP accounts
• Participate in business planning for the Practice as needed
• Counsel and advise prospective and current members/customers on suitable financial products and investment advisory services
• Open and complete product applications
• Conducting substantive research or information gathering that will be used with making suitable securities product recommendations or providing appropriate investment advice (e.g. conducting due diligence, etc.)
• Accepting and/or entering securities trade orders from customers, including unsolicited trade orders
• Explain, discuss or interpret insurance coverage; analyze exposures or policies; provide recommendations
• Issue certificates of insurance, endorsements, binders, commitments, or insurance contracts
• Assist financial representatives in the preparation and follow up for the member/customer meetings
• Collaborate with financial representatives to assist clients with product changes
• Participate and drive marketing services including direct-mail, fraternal activities, seminars, meetings
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with licensure and business needs

You will be employed/contracted by Afton Union Financial Group.

Desired Characteristics

• Motivated Self-Starter
• Analytical thinker
• Customer Service Focused
• Clear and professional communication
• Strong attention to detail and follow through

Requirements

• Securities (Series 7 and 66 or Series 7, 63 and 65) and resident state Life, Health and Annuities registration required
• CFP preferred but not required
• Proficiency with Money Guide Pro, Wealthscape, Morningstar and Salesforce highly desired
• 3-5 years of experience in Financial Services as a licensed Advisor
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information
• Basic understanding of the sponsoring financial advisor our products and services, and Thrivent Financial

External/Internal Dependencies

• Must be able to work with all roles of the sponsoring financial advisor
• Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients
• Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations

Thrivent Investment Management is the sponsor for FINRA registration, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is the sponsor for insurance licensure.

Compensation and Benefits

• $100,000 - $140,000 Annual compensation
• Simple IRA with Employer Match
• Health Benefit Stipend offered

Thrivent is a diversified financial services organization that, with its subsidiary and affiliate companies, serves more than 2.4 million clients, offering advice, insurance, investments, banking and generosity products and programs. For more than 100 years, Thrivent has been helping Christians build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, Thrivent is a not-for-profit, membership-owned Fortune 500 company with $194 billion in assets under management/advisement (as of 12/31/24). Thrivent carries ratings from independent rating agencies which demonstrate the strength and stability of the organization, including an A++ rating from AM Best; an Aa2 rating from Moody's Investors Service; and an AA+ rating from S&P Global Ratings. Ratings are based on Thrivent's financial strength and claims-paying ability, but do not apply to investment product performance.