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Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is a unique opportunity to start a business where you can help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. As a financial advisor, you will:

• Build—Work to build a client base by growing relationships with your network and develop knowledge of NM financial products and market trends.
• Educate—Educate yourself beyond training through sponsored licensing and registration as well as ongoing development. Use assistive software, reporting tools, and illustrations to educate clients on potential plans.
• Influence— Presenting clients with the opportunity to protect and prosper, you will drive clients to action through expert influence and recommendations.
• Own—Take ownership of development and management of the business as you master your craft and build a team. Review and maintain client financial plans, continuing to provide optimum advice for your clients’ needs.

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:

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.

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.

(Similar to owning a business, which is based on revenue generated. This is not a salaried position)

• Performance-based earnings and revenue1:
• Average advisor annual earnings of $61K-$119K (based on  company average for representatives in the first 3 years)
• Top 25% advisor annual earnings of $137K-$250K (based on  company data for top quartile advisors in the 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, Securities Industry Essentials, Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, and more
• Fully company-funded retirement package and pension plan
• Competitive and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
• Parental benefits at every stage of family planning

ARE YOU RIGHT FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• History of success in sales, athletics, military, client services, or client-facing roles
• Desire for continuous learning & growth
• Proven leadership skills
• 4 Year Degree: (Preferred)
• Financial Concepts: 1 year (Preferred)
• License/Certification:
  Pennsylvania Life and Health license (Preferred) / Investment License (Preferred)
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship (Required)

WHY JOIN NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL:

• Unsurpassed financial strength with total company assets of…