Financial Advisor - Career Changer

Posted: 03/13/2026

As a Financial Advisor / Financial Representative, you will:

• Trust & Estate Planning
• In-depth financial education

• Develop and grow your client base through networking, referrals, and relationship building
• Build customized financial plans tailored to each client’s goals and needs
• Deliver holistic financial planning solutions, including:
• Investment & Wealth Management
• Retirement Planning
• Asset & Income Protection
• Insurance Planning
• Education Funding Strategies
• Trust & Estate Planning
• Business Succession Planning
• Manage and adjust client financial strategies as life changes
• Build long‑term, trusted relationships across all life stages

• Build your own business with full support
• Uncapped income potential
• Paid training + licensing reimbursement
• Award-winning professional development programs
• High‑impact, client‑facing work
• Long‑term career ownership and leadership paths
• Control your schedule, income, and growth

Northwestern Mutual is recognized for having one of the best‑trained sales and advisory forces in the country. Our award‑winning training program supports your first three years and beyond with:

• In‑depth financial education
• Client acquisition strategies
• Mentorship from top‑producing advisors
• National advisor network support
• Business development coaching
• Ongoing leadership training

• Life, Accident & Health Insurance Licenses
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
• Series 6, Series 7, Series 63
• Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) education & licensing support

This is a performance‑based compensation model with uncapped earning potential. Average vs Top 25% Advisors (First 3 Years):

• Average: $61,000 – $119,000
• Top 25%: $137,000 – $250,000

• Training stipends & development income
• Recurring renewal income
• Performance bonuses
• Expense allowances

• Fully company‑funded retirement package & pension
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability income insurance
• Parental benefits
• Ongoing education reimbursement

This role is ideal for professionals from sales, business development, banking, finance, marketing, hospitality, education, athletics, and leadership backgrounds.

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong relationship‑building skills
• Sales, account management, or client‑facing experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic and motivation
• Competitive drive
• Coachability and desire for growth
• Ability to manage time and priorities independently

• Financial Representative
• Financial Advisor
• Wealth Management Advisor
• Investment Advisor
• Managing Director
• Firm Leadership

Northwestern Mutual is a Fortune Top 100 Company with 160+ years of financial leadership.

• $290B+ in company assets
• $161B+ in client assets managed
• 4.6+ million clients
• 96% client retention
• Largest direct provider of life insurance in the U.S.
• Recognized as one of FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Financial planning services
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Matching gift program
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• Associate (Required)

Harrisonburg, VA (In person)