Is Thrivent a good company to work for?

Thrivent has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,296 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Thrivent to a friend and 61% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Thrivent have been left by employees working as Intern , Office Professional and Financial Advisor .

Does Thrivent pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Thrivent employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Thrivent. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Thrivent?

69% of Thrivent employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Thrivent 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Thrivent?

Financial Advisor (128) , Financial Associate (68) , Financial Representative (62) , Financial Consultant (24) , Intern (20) , Office Professional (20) , Director (19) , Manager (16) , Associate (14) , Customer Service Representative (14) , Business Systems Analyst (11) , Community Engagement Leader (9) , Customer Care Professional (9) , Marketing Specialist (9) , Financial Professional (8)

What are the pros of working at Thrivent according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and rewarding to work with clients to help set them up for success" ((in 109 reviews)); "Good benefits and pension plan" ((in 98 reviews)); "There's a great culture here at Thrivent never had any issues with the people here." ((in 74 reviews)); "Many can experience a good work/life balance and the emphasis on ethics/morals promotes a positive type of peer pressure." ((in 69 reviews)); "Decent pay and a fair amount of talented individuals." ((in 34 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Thrivent according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 34 reviews)); "If you are commission only why would you want to be penalized for selling too much!" ((in 25 reviews)); "Very little training program." ((in 23 reviews)); "Poor leadership, too many weekly meetings" ((in 21 reviews)); "No salary which is tough at times" ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about Thrivent layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Thrivent layoffs and their outlook for job security at Thrivent in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Thrivent locations?

Minneapolis , Appleton , Chicago , New York , Denver , Detroit , Los Angeles , Saint Louis , Madison , Milwaukee , Houston , Dallas , San Diego , Atlanta , Downers Grove , Green Bay , Phoenix , Charlotte , San Antonio , Nashville , Raleigh , Knoxville , Fort Wayne , Indianapolis , Cleveland , Colorado Springs , Fort Collins , Seattle , Philadelphia , Boston

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3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,145 total reviews)

Teresa J. Rasmussen

76% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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Thrivent has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,145 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Thrivent employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0

Aug 22, 2016

financial consultant

Financial consultant

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Pros

was a Christian company, moving more and more away from fraternal roots, has some good products

Cons

new compensation that came in 3-4 years ago makes the company very top heavy for top producers creating a company of haves and have nots. Took away residuals as part of the process As well moves clients around at drop of hat and rep has little to do, and is heavily invested in online and over the phone service

4.0

Apr 21, 2016

Appreciative

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Thrivent's mission to help people be wise with money and serve its community is outstanding. Employees took great pride in their work with the intention to help people grow and succeed. I had a terrific manager and worked with great people.

Cons

Although the company's mission was great, it's needs to improve in the areas of diversity and career advancement. Efforts for improving diversity are in place, and I hope management is evaluating other ways to help employees grow within the company.

5.0

Apr 12, 2016

Financial Associate

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Thrivent is a phenomenal organization. If you are a person who likes working around well rounded (level headed, ethical, and experienced) individuals and aligns with philanthropy then Thrivent would be a good route for you. The proprietary products are very competitive. The rate of success for people starting out in the business is supposedly around 40% (I don't know if I believe that though), while the rest of the industry lies somewhere around 10%. Over the couple years that i was in the position I became prideful in the fact that Thrivent aims to be well rounded planners, rather than just insurance agents or stock brokers. Here is my thought: For anyone in sales, imagine telling the story of the current company that you work for to a random person. Is it interesting? My point is, that it is pretty easy to talk to prospects about a not-for-profit organization of Christians that helps people be wise with money and live generously. And then mention that it is a fortune 300 company that has been voted as one of the most ethical companies in the world for consecutive years. In sales, those sound bites can go a long way if they are important to you as an agent.

Cons

Just like any financial representative position in the industry, it is tough to make it through the first couple years. Thrivent is like America, divided by geographical sections called regional offices. Regional offices are then divided by zone. There is one Partner per zone, responsible for recruiting and launching new reps. Not every partner is talented in the right way. However, if you land a good Partner and CEL then you are in good hands - assuming that you are right for the job. No salary/re-occuring revenue to start, but you shouldn't be surprised by that if you are looking into the career.

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