Pros
I have been involved with Thrivent for many years through my parents and recently became employed as a Financial Representative in Los Angles. The on-boarding process is intense, but there is great support from Partners, staff and colleagues. I am as successful as my own drive allows me to be while setting my own flexible schedule. This position has opened up many opportunities to become involved in my community through Habitat LA and Actions Teams. Thrivent has launched new products and training that are relevant to the needs of the changing economic environment, they are very forward-thinking. They are in line with my values and I am blessed to work with an amazing team.
Cons
The only down-side is that I am very competitive. I like to hear my name on the weekly Best Practices Financial Rep call and it can be tough to grow your client base, especially if you don't have an established natural market. However, Thrivent has an incredible marketing team and resources, plus a Community Engagement team that offers suggestions and support.