Financial Advisor

Join Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Advisor and build your own business while helping clients reach their financial goals.

Begin as a financial representative focused on client building and obtaining necessary licenses. Our award‑winning training equips you with the education, skills, and development strategies needed to succeed in:

• Asset & Income Protection
• Education Funding
• Investment & Advisory Services
• Trust Services
• Retirement Solutions
• Business Needs Analysis

Northwestern Mutual’s proprietary planning software enables you to deliver holistic financial plans—including investments for growth, insurance for protection, and annuities for guaranteed income in retirement.

• Grow client base by building 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 clients’ financial plans to help them achieve their goals.
• Grow relationships with clients through every life stage.

Commitment to your ongoing training and development throughout your career. To become a Financial Advisor you must obtain:

• Life/Accident & Health Certifications
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
• Series 6, 7, and 63

Northwestern Mutual provides pre‑payment or reimbursement for course tuition fees and books.

• Performance‑based earnings: average annual earnings $61 000–$119 000; top 25 % earnings $137 000–$250 000 (first 3 years).
• Additional income structures to support early development.
• Renewal income for continued client support and policy management.
• Bonus programs and expense allowances.
• Support for insurance licensing, SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, and more.
• Certified Financial Planner® licensing support.
• Fully company‑funded retirement package and pension plan.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans.
• Life and Disability Income Insurance.
• Parental benefits at all stages of family planning.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Entrepreneurial ambition to operate as 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 communication skills.
• Strong motivation and drive.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Financial Advisors are independent contractors for income‑tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes.

Posted Salary Range: USD $61,000.00 – $ /Yr.

Entry level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales