Join our Financial Planning team!

**Our Norwalk, CT firm is seeking professionals to join our growing practice. Our representatives strive to understand their clients' goals and dreams in order to develop comprehensive solutions that will help their clients reach financial success.

Even if you have no previous finance experience, we will help nurture and develop your sales and planning talents through our top training program. Our training programs have been nationally ranked and awarded as top training programs throughout the country.

You will be given the flexibility to build your own practice while receiving support and guidance from our firm's exceptional network of financial specialists, training and educational programs, and mentors.

PERKS AT GLANCE:

• Location - On the days you are in the office, get here quickly thanks to our highly accessible central location in Norwalk, CT and receive complimentary access to onsite parking. We are also conveniently located near the Metro-North train station.
• Flexibility - Have the ability to set your schedule and achieve work/life balance
• Wellness & Amenities - Our building amenities include a fitness center, rooftop lounge, casual dining, indoor lounge/game room (ping bong, billiards, and video games).
• Growth/Development - There are various paths within this career and we are devoted to helping each person grow professionally and personally
• Culture - Be a part of our "work hard, play hard" and philanthropic culture. We are an inclusive and diverse family-oriented team. Individually and collectively, we are driven to make a positive impact on people's lives and our communities.
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion - We believe in putting people first. Doing the right thing. Creating a culture of respect. These are the principles our company was founded on, and what we've been committed to since day one. We know that the best client service and financial industry leadership starts with our people-building a diverse team and an inspiring, inclusive workplace where everyone can be, and do, their best every day. We are looking to attract, retain, and build our team with the best and most diverse talent to represent communities including/not limited to: Hispanic/Latinx, African American/POC, Asian, LGBTQ , Women, & Military/Veterans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building a referral-based practice
• Connecting with potential clients; being sensitive to their needs and true desires
• Serve as the connection to your clients and collaborate with our financial planning team, mentors, and specialists to developing tailored solutions
• Training and guidance from our leadership team and individual mentors

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• History of proven success
• A pleasant attitude and dependable judgment
• Values of integrity and honesty
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Ability to work independently with a go-getter mindset

COMPENSATION BENEFITS:

We support our team with an excellent compensation and benefits package.

Earn compensation through paid training, stipends, commissions, bonuses, repeat business and client retention. It allows you to control what you would want to earn at any given time in your career. To give you an idea, our financial professionals are making on average about $75,000 in their first year, and there is potential for much more.

• Exceptional Income Potential - Average vs Top 25%:

~ Year 1 | $52,000 - $106,000
~ Year 3 | $103,000 - $202,000
~ Year 5 | $139,000 - $289,000
~ Year 10 | $234,000 - $490,000
~ Year 15 | $341,000 - $790,000

• Growth and Leadership Opportunities
• Sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing
• Paid Training, Sign on Bonus, Stipends
• Expense Allowance
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage
• Retirement Package; Pension Plan
• Group Life and Disability Income Insurance

ABOUT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL:

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years. Through a distinctive, whole-picture planning approach including both insurance and investments, we empower people to be financially confident. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and leading-edge technology to best serve our clients.

RECENT AWARDS AND ACCOLADES:

-FORTUNE® 90 (FORTUNE® 100)
-One of the “World’s Most Admired” (FORTUNE® Magazine)
-Best Places to Work #67 (Glassdoor)
-Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity
-Highest Rated CEO's (Glassdoor)
-50 Best Companies for Diversity (Black Enterprise Magazine)
-50 Best Companies to Sell For (Selling Power Magazine)
-Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality

*For more information, please submit your resume and a team member will connect with you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Application Question(s):

• What is the best email to reach you for scheduling?
• Are you comfortable in a sales driven position focused on relationship building?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Norwalk, CT 06854 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norwalk, CT 06854