This position provides licensed financial and non-financial support to Dakota Valley Associates and will serve as a resource to Thrivent Financial for Advisors. Individuals in this position will be focused on securities and investment advisory products and services as well as fixed and variable life, health, and annuities products and together with the Financial Advisors, will serve the financial and non-financial needs of Thrivent members, customers, and their families. Responsibilities may include working with a Financial Advisor to develop and implement business and marketing plans to acquire, cultivate, and retain members, prospecting and marketing, case and proposal preparation, referral generation, and building a sense of “community” with and among members and prospects. The Associate reports to and is employed/contracted by the Financial Advisor. Thrivent Investment Management Inc. is the sponsor for FINRA registration and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is the sponsor for insurance licensure.

         

          

Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities

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 satisfactionFacilitate and/or co-present product specific seminars and/or workshops as necessaryIdentify criteria for fund selection and track against indexes, specifically for WRAP accountsParticipate in business planning for the Practice as neededCounsel and advise prospective and current members/customers on suitable financial products and investment advisory servicesOpen and complete product applicationsConducting 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.)Obtain member/customer financial and/or suitability informationAccepting and/or entering securities trade orders from customers, including unsolicited trade ordersExplain, discuss or interpret insurance coverage; analyze exposures or policies; provide recommendationsIssue certificates of insurance, endorsements, binders, commitments, or insurance contractsAssist Financial Advisors in the preparation and follow up for the member/customer meetingsCollaborate with Financial Advisors to assist client with product changesParticipate and drive marketing services including direct-mail, fraternal activities, seminars, meetingsAdditional responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with licensure and business needs

Position Qualifications

Previous administrative/secretarial experience desired.Must be securities registered (series 7 & 66 or 6 & 63).Must be appropriately insurance licensed/appointed for sale of all life/health and variable products.Must be securities registered/insurance licensed/appointed in all states in which the candidate will be doing support work for Dakota Valley Associates. Must be willing to complete appropriate state training in order to sell Long Term Care if this is determined to be a part of the position or support needs on the sponsoring Financial Advisor.Demonstrated customer service orientation/experience, 2+ years preferred.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 Dakota Valley Associates, our products and services, and Thrivent Financial.

Competencies

Planning/OrganizingAnalytical thinkerCustomer FocusCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork and CollaborationAdaptability/Flexibility

External/Internal Dependencies

Must be able to work with all roles of the Dakota Valley Associates.Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients.Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations.

As part of Dakota Valley Associates recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the process. Fingerprints will be required as part of FINRA registration process for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records.

              

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