Financial Advisor

Becoming a Financial Advisor

Our financial advisors at Northwestern Mutual help clients reach their goals by developing and implementing financial plans bringing together the right insurance and investment strategies to guide them every step of the way.

Have you ever thought of starting your own business but not sure how to get started? A successful advisor has typically reached a ceiling and looking for a career change where they can translate their talents elsewhere. They possess an entrepreneurial spirit, experience in business development or sales, strong self-motivation, interpersonal and communication skills, a high standard of ethics, and shows interest in business or finance.

On your path to becoming a financial advisor, you start as a financial representative focused on client-building and obtaining licenses. Our award-winning training programs equip you with the education, skill-building, and development strategies you need to be successful in building a financial planning practice that focuses on:

Planning Experience · 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 helps you have a bigger impact on your clients and community. Becoming a business owner allows you to shape your workday around your life and achieve uncapped earning potential through a performance-based compensation structure.

We believe there’s more than one way to start, build, and grow your practice. As an entrepreneur, you can build your business in a way that aligns with your long-term vision and goals like opening an office, joining a sophisticated team, or becoming an advanced advisor.

You could be right for this opportunity if you have:

·  Prior sales and/or business experience preferred and possess a history of personal and professional success.

· 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

·Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

· Proficient critical thinking skills

· Strong communicator

· Strong sense of motivation and drive

Why join Northwestern Mutual:

· Top 5 US Independent Broker-Dealers4

· Unsurpassed financial strength with total company assets of $366 billion5

· Recognized for 6 Financial Soundness, Quality of Products/Services, Social Responsibility, and Quality of Management

· Fortune 500® company (June 2024)

· Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2023)

· Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2023)

· 2024 Training APEX Award winner

Training, licensing & designations

Northwestern Mutual has been recognized for maintaining one of the best-trained sales forces in the country. We are committed to your continued training and development throughout your career. That starts with our award-winning curriculum designed to support your first three years in the business. In the program, you’ll hear from industry experts, learn the art of client acquisition to drive longevity in the career, and have access to our national network of tenured financial advisors to learn the business through first-hand experience.

To become a financial advisor, you must obtain the following licenses: Life/Accident & Health Certifications, Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), and Series 6, 7, and 63. Northwestern Mutual provides pre-payment/reimbursement* for course tuition fees and books.

While you help provide financial security to your clients, Northwestern Mutual is committed to offering its financial advisors a comprehensive compensation and benefits program which includes:

Uncapped Income Potential

Flexibility of your schedule – it is not necessary to come into the office daily, you determine your own calendar

Leadership Opportunities

Sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing

Robust development bonuses to aid as you launch your business

Expense Allowance

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Retirement Package; Pension Plan

Group Life and Disability Income Insurance

Full job description

Our financial advisors at Northwestern Mutual help clients reach their goals by developing and implementing financial plans bringing together the right insurance and investment strategies to guide them every step of the way.

Have you ever thought of starting your own business but not sure how to get started? A successful advisor has typically reached a ceiling and looking for a career change where they can translate their talents elsewhere. They possess an entrepreneurial spirit, experience in business development or sales, strong self-motivation, interpersonal and communication skills, a high standard of ethics, and shows interest in business or finance.

The advisor career with Northwestern Mutual allows one the opportunity to:

Strive to understand their clients' goals and visions to develop holistic financial solutions that put their clients on a path to financial success using tools such as retirement planning, insurance and investment services, estate planning, business planning, education funding, and employee benefits. We also provide guidance on basic financial literacy to help our clients achieve financial security long term.

Maintain autonomy and flexibility to build their own practice while receiving support from our firm’s exceptional network of financial specialists, fully paid training and educational programs, and mentoring opportunities. You are in business for yourself but not by yourself!

Develop a career with NM that not only provides outstanding self-determined income potential, but will more importantly provides the personal satisfaction of dramatically impacting the lives of others in a professional setting that emphasizes and values relationships and integrity.

Desired Skills and Experience:

- BA or BS degree from a four-year institution preferred

- Candidate must be an accomplished communicator with strong verbal and written skills

- Prior sales and/or business experience preferred and possess a history of personal and professional success.

- Prior financial services experience not needed -- extensive training platform provided.

While you help provide financial security to your clients, Northwestern Mutual is committed to offering its financial advisors a comprehensive compensation and benefits program which includes:

Uncapped Income Potential

Flexibility of your schedule – it is not necessary to come into the office daily, you determine your own calendar

Leadership Opportunities

Sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing

Robust development bonuses to aid as you launch your business

Expense Allowance

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Retirement Package; Pension Plan

Group Life and Disability Income Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Compensation package:

Bonus opportunities

Commission pay

Uncapped commission

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Sales: 5 years (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Work Location: In person