Financial Advisor

Overview

Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is a unique opportunity to start a business focused on helping clients achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning and personalized service.

Our award‑winning training programs equip you with the education, skill‑building, and development strategies needed to build a successful financial planning practice. You’ll begin by focusing on client‑building and obtaining the necessary licenses.

• 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 every 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.

Northwestern Mutual is committed to your continued training and development throughout your career. The first three years are supported by an award‑winning curriculum and a national network of experienced advisors.

• Life, Accident & Health Certifications
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
• Series 6, 7, and 63
• Pre‑payment/reimbursement for course tuition fees and books.

• Performance‑based earnings and revenue
  • Average advisor annual earnings: $61K–$119K (first 3 years)
  • Top 25% advisor annual earnings: $137K–$250K (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, SIE, Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, and more
• Certified Financial Planner® licensing support
• Fully company‑funded retirement package and pension plan
• Competitive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
• Parental benefits at every stage of family planning

• 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

USD $61,000.00 – USD $ per year.