Team Based Financial Advisor - Apex Financial Group (Appleton)

About the role

Apex Financial Group is an independent financial services practice of Thrivent in Appleton, WI. We are growing and adding a Team-Based Financial Advisor to our team, which serves13,000+ clients with a focus on comprehensive financial planning. We focus on the quality of our relationships, not quantity. Apex Financial Group has 7 offices across the state of WI with a team of 60+, including our own operations team. Although we provide many services, some key areas that define our process are wealth management, risk management, tax management, and debt management. This is a full-time role that requires you to be in the office. Licensing and Training Over your first 8 to 13 weeks, you'll study for and obtain necessary licenses (varies by individual situation), which may include: Resident state Life, Health and Annuity Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Series 6 and 63, 7 and 66, or 7, 63 and 65. After completing licensing, you may enroll in a comprehensive 6-week training program. What you can expect After licensing and training, you'll start building your book of business with the ultimate goal of joining the sponsoring team in the traditional financial advisor role. Typical activities include: Learn and understand the entire operation of practice Participate in Joint Fieldwork to build expertise and learn best-practices within the industry Meet with new and existing clients to build a book of business and grow relationships Solicit and sell appropriate products, complete applications, write recommendations, and service existing clients/contracts Position products, services, and strategies to help clients gain financial clarity Build proficiency in common advice tools and platforms like Salesforce, Money Guide Pro, What-If Tax, etc. Participate in events to attract new clients and provide financial education to the local community Research and respond to client inquiries Collaborate with Lead Advisor on complex scenarios Schedule, prep, and document all your client meetings Other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Advisor Desired Characteristics Our culture and our people are special. We're looking for people who are - or want to become - part of the communities where clients live, work and worship. Whether you're a seasoned financial professional or looking for a career change, you could be a successful Thrivent Financial advisor if you're: Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce) Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a high quality of work while experiencing frequent interruptions Ability to maintain integrity of sensitive/confidential information