Wealth Management Advisor

The Northwestern Mutual National Training Program (NTP) is an award-winning accelerated training program designed to prepare individuals for a successful career as a Financial/Wealth Management Advisor. By the end of this rigorous program, participants are ready to join our team of elite FAs and WMAs. Before applying, it's essential to evaluate if this career path aligns with your personal goals and attributes.

To thrive as a WMA, you must possess the right combination of personal attributes:

• Drive: This career demands self-motivation and discipline. Your income and success depend on your ability to remain focused, organized, and driven in a competitive environment.
• Hunger: Success in this field requires a relentless desire to excel. You'll face challenges and slow periods, and your perseverance and determination will see you through.
• Accountability: Integrity and honesty are crucial. You must commit to providing your clients with the best possible advice, ensuring their trust and your own success.
• Grit: You need the resilience to handle rejection and the confidence to engage with clients, even in challenging situations.

Our WMA Program offers intensive training, equipping you with state-of-the-art financial tools, techniques, and resources to build and manage a client base of your choosing (high-net worth, middle-income, etc.). Upon completion, you will be well-prepared to deliver personalized and comprehensive financial advice.

Becoming a Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual will allow you to:

• Help Clients Achieve Their Goals: Assist clients in reaching their financial aspirations, making a significant impact on their lives.
• Achieve Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility to manage your own business and work schedule.
• Build Meaningful Relationships: Listen to clients and develop strategies tailored to their individual needs.
• Grow Your Career: Expand your business and meet personal financial goals while building a sustainable practice.

Training is just the first part of the career with NWM. Your development as an advisor will continue through the first three years of the career:

• Pass the Life and Health Insurance License Exam for your state of residence.
• Work with our Director of Training and Development and your assigned mentor to build the foundation for your practice.
• Complete assigned curriculum and the National Training Program (NTP).

• Pass the Securities Industry Essential (SIE) Exam and obtain the Series 6 and Series 63 investment licenses (Series 7 and 66 available).
• Utilize NWM’s Joint Work System to build your book of business with the help of the best advisors in the state of CT, company, and industry.
• Participate in weekly coaching meetings.
• Build clientele and open account relationships.

• Cultivate and grow relationships with clients.
• Acquire trusted referrals and specialize towards your ideal client profile/niche market.
• Engage in regular meetings with your mentor and leadership.
• Attend accelerated leadership and growth development events at our corporate office.

• Keep growing your client relationships while establishing a long-lasting practice based on meaningful, long-term client-advisor relationships.
• Hire staff, obtain your LLC, open your own office or ensemble with other advisors.
• Pursue further education towards designations like the CLU, ChFC, CFP, etc.

• Complete proprietary training in finance, risk management, wealth planning, investment strategies, and products.
• Identify potential business opportunities and use client acquisition methods to build your book.
• Advise clients on wealth management strategies that align with their financial goals.
• Manage referral activities, follow up with clients, and handle administrative duties.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, including obtaining necessary licenses and registrations.

The ideal Wealth Management Advisor is a high achiever, a good listener, and a problem solver who can offer specialized advice to clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing,…