Northwestern Mutual
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
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Financial Advisor
role at
Northwestern Mutual
A unique opportunity to start a business where you can help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. You begin as a financial representative focused on client‑building and obtaining licenses, then progress to a fully independent and entrepreneurial practice. Our award‑winning training program equips you with the education, skill‑building, and development strategies needed to build a successful practice that focuses on:
Asset & Income Protection
Education Funding
Investment & Advisory Services
Trust Services
Retirement Solutions
Business Needs Analysis
Northwestern Mutual’s proprietary planning software helps you educate your clients and deliver holistic financial plans—including investments for growth, insurance for protection, and annuities for guaranteed income in retirement—that allow you to make a larger impact on your clients and community.
Responsibilities
Grow your client base by making new connections, maintaining a strong referral network, and providing a great client experience.
Build personalized, holistic financial plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Manage your client’s financial plans to help them achieve their goals.
Grow relationships with clients to support them through every stage of life.
Training, Licensing & Designations Northwestern Mutual provides pre‑payment/reimbursement for course tuition fees and books.
Life/Accident & Health Certifications.
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE).
Series 6, 7, and 63.
Compensation & Benefits
Performance‑based earnings and revenue.
Average advisor annual earnings: $61K–$119K (based on 2018‑2023 company average for representatives in the first 3 years).
Top 25% advisor annual earnings: $137K–$250K (based on 2018‑2023 company data for top quartile advisors in the first 3 years).
Additional income structure to support training and early development.
Renewal income earned for continued client support and policy management.
Bonus programs and expense allowances.
Support for insurance licensing and securities exams.
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) licensing support.
Fully company‑funded retirement package and pension plan.
Competitive and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans.
Life insurance and disability income insurance.
Parental benefits at every stage of family planning.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Entrepreneurial ambitions to be a business owner.
History of success in relationship‑building or client‑facing roles.
Excellent time‑management skills.
Desire for continuous learning and collaboration.
Proficient critical‑thinking skills.
Strong communicator.
Strong sense of motivation and drive.
Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.
Posted Salary Range USD $61,000.00 – USD $250,000.00 per year.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
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Join to apply for the
Financial Advisor
role at
Northwestern Mutual
A unique opportunity to start a business where you can help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. You begin as a financial representative focused on client‑building and obtaining licenses, then progress to a fully independent and entrepreneurial practice. Our award‑winning training program equips you with the education, skill‑building, and development strategies needed to build a successful practice that focuses on:
Asset & Income Protection
Education Funding
Investment & Advisory Services
Trust Services
Retirement Solutions
Business Needs Analysis
Northwestern Mutual’s proprietary planning software helps you educate your clients and deliver holistic financial plans—including investments for growth, insurance for protection, and annuities for guaranteed income in retirement—that allow you to make a larger impact on your clients and community.
Responsibilities
Grow your client base by making new connections, maintaining a strong referral network, and providing a great client experience.
Build personalized, holistic financial plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Manage your client’s financial plans to help them achieve their goals.
Grow relationships with clients to support them through every stage of life.
Training, Licensing & Designations Northwestern Mutual provides pre‑payment/reimbursement for course tuition fees and books.
Life/Accident & Health Certifications.
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE).
Series 6, 7, and 63.
Compensation & Benefits
Performance‑based earnings and revenue.
Average advisor annual earnings: $61K–$119K (based on 2018‑2023 company average for representatives in the first 3 years).
Top 25% advisor annual earnings: $137K–$250K (based on 2018‑2023 company data for top quartile advisors in the first 3 years).
Additional income structure to support training and early development.
Renewal income earned for continued client support and policy management.
Bonus programs and expense allowances.
Support for insurance licensing and securities exams.
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) licensing support.
Fully company‑funded retirement package and pension plan.
Competitive and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans.
Life insurance and disability income insurance.
Parental benefits at every stage of family planning.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Entrepreneurial ambitions to be a business owner.
History of success in relationship‑building or client‑facing roles.
Excellent time‑management skills.
Desire for continuous learning and collaboration.
Proficient critical‑thinking skills.
Strong communicator.
Strong sense of motivation and drive.
Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.
Posted Salary Range USD $61,000.00 – USD $250,000.00 per year.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
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