What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wealth Management Advisor position at Northwestern Mutual?
Join our team of financial professionals in New Canaan!
Think about a goal that you've accomplished; whether it was helping your team win a championship, paying off debt, or running your first 10K; the feeling of accomplishment is undeniable. Now think about how helping others reach their financial goals will feel both for you and your clients.
Financial Advisors with Northwestern Mutual help clients reach their financial goals, staying with them over time and evolving their plans as their needs change. And with more than half of Americans believing their financial planning needs improvement, a career with Northwestern Mutual provides abundant opportunities.
You'll partner with clients by creating personalized financial plans built on their unique needs and desires. And through our industry-leading solutions, you'll help them protect what they've worked so hard to achieve while also growing their assets for the future. Our Financial Advisors are valued partners, and proud business owners. We value an inclusive and belonging environment where everyone’s different viewpoints bring new successes.
By joining our team, you will get started in a challenging, yet lucrative and rewarding career.
How do you get paid?
This is a commission based career. However, we understand that it may take some time to get your practice off the ground which is why we provide “startup” compensation in the first year to help you transition into the business, and higher commissions for the first three years. With Northwestern Mutual, you control your earning potential. What you put in, is what you get out. To give you an idea, our Financial Advisors in the first year average between $90-100k and advisors 5 years in the business earn on average $624k.
What experience is needed?
You do not need to have a background in finance to get started. We are looking for individuals who have had a history of success in their career. Whether it be in sales, business development, entrepreneurship, former athletes, hospitality, education, military etc. Because we provide extensive training and development, we give career changers the opportunity to take on a new challenge without previous experience in the industry. You'll receive award winning training through NM’s National Training Program “Financial Planning Academy” and partner with industry experts until you’re ready to do it on your own. You are in business for yourself but not by yourself!
What do we provide for you?
- Sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing; Life Accident and Health License, SIE, Series 6 or 7 and Series 63, CFP and more!
- Uncapped Income Potential
- One-on-one coaching and mentorship
- Flexibility of your schedule – you determine your own calendar.
- Leadership Opportunities
- Training and development to elevate your career and move into a Wealth Management Advisor role
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Package; Pension Plan
- Administrative Support
Why join Northwestern Mutual?
- FORTUNE® 500 Rank: No. 111
- “World’s Most Admired” Company in our Industry (FORTUNE® Magazine, 2024)
- Unsurpassed Financial Strength Rating amongst all major credit agencies
- TOP 5 Independent Broker Dealer (Financial Advisor Magazine and InvestmentNews)
- Wealth Management: $281 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual
- Recipient of the 2024 APEX Award from Training Magazine
- Best Places to Work (Glassdoor, 2021)
- America's Best Employers for Diversity (Forbes, 2023)
LOCAL candidates only. Must live in New Canaan area or already plan to be moving here.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $178,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $178,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- New Canaan, CT 06840 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Canaan, CT 06840
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
