About Raphael "RJ" Fairell
Welcome! I'm RJ, and I bring 16 years of financial services leadership to our Atlanta team to help our financial advisors impact the lives of their clients lives and the communities they live in. My journey has taken me through roles as a Private Banker, Financial Advisor, Wealth Management Banker, and Assistant Market Head/Sales Manager for Southeast Private Wealth Management at UBS.
Professional Background
I hold a degree in Finance from Georgia Southern University and am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®. These qualifications reflect my commitment to excellence and deep expertise in financial planning.
Balancing Finance and Ministry
For over a decade, I’ve served as a minister and pastor while serving as a financial services professional. This dual experience in finance and ministry allows me to guide clients with both technical skill and sincere compassion.
Why Thrivent?
Thrivent Financial is not the typical financial services company. We're a holistic organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals today and tomorrow. With over a century of history, Thrivent has grown into a Fortune 500 company, offering comprehensive financial solutions including advice, investments, insurance, banking, and generosity programs.
Client-Centered Approach
Our unique structure as a fraternal benefit society means we’re owned by our membership, not shareholders. This allows us to focus on what truly matters: our clients' values and needs. We build transparent, trust-based relationships, guiding clients to financial clarity and confidence.
Our Guiding Principles
At Thrivent, we believe that money is not a goal but a tool — one that can afford you a life rich in meaning and gratitude. Guided by Biblical principles, we strive to help you live that life. As 1 Timothy 6:17-18 says, "Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed."
Join Our Mission-Driven Team
If you’re an experienced advisor, career changer, or new to financial services, Thrivent in Atlanta is the place for you. We offer paid training, licensing, and hands-on support, all within a collaborative and values-driven environment. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on our clients' lives and communities.
Ready to join a team that prioritizes people over profits? Reach out today and start making a difference with Thrivent Financial. Let's work together to help clients thrive with purpose.