College Financial Advisor

College Financial Representative, Internship Program

College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual Chicagoland are guided, connected, and given a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. They come from varying academic backgrounds and have the unique opportunity to build a financial planning practice while engaging local and nationwide experts, selling exclusive financial products, and getting the support of a Fortune 500 company.

Here you will build confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom. Hard work pays off.

• Learn how to prospect and network to build your business and client base
• Develop and execute a business strategy
• Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals
• Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms
• Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings
• Get licensed with your Life, Accident, and Health insurance license
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities

As a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, you can expect a flexible schedule to work around your life and classes. With the option to participate in our internship program year‑round, you can continue to grow your practice and obtain support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6, Series 63, or CFP®. You will have the opportunity to interview for a full‑time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

• Full‑time student; juniors and seniors preferred
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales
• Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus organizations, student government, etc.)
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
• Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities
• Performance‑based earnings and revenue
• Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1,000/month, not inclusive of earned commissions)
• Productivity bonuses
• Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required)

For over 165 years, we have helped clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry‑leading products to give clients the ability to navigate their financial lives successfully.

We value an inclusive and belonging workplace where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

• Flexible schedule to accommodate studies
• Weekly coaching and training meetings
• Licensing support (Life, Accident, Health insurance)
• Learning and development incentives up to $1,000/month
• Productivity bonuses
• Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations
• Potential transition to a full‑time role upon graduation

College Financial Representatives are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes.

Applicants must undergo a national criminal background check. Background check results may result in withdrawal of contract approval if the results are disqualifying.