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Financial Advisor at Northwestern… · Hybrid…
Job Description
This is a full time commission based role with uncapped earning potential. A career in financial advising is ideal for people who are natural connectors with entrepreneurial mindsets that are looking to make a lasting difference in their communities.
Becoming a Financial Representative
Becoming a Financial Representative 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 Representative, you will:
- Grow your client base by making new connections, maintaining a strong referral network, and providing a great client experience
- Build personalized, holistic financial plans tailored to every client’s unique needs
- Manage your client’s financial plans to help them achieve their goals
- Grow relationships with clients to support them through every stage of life
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:
- Planning Experience Asset & Income Protection
- Education Funding
- Investment & Advisory Services
- Trust Services
- Retirement Solutions
- Business Needs Analysis
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.
We believe there’s more than one way to start, build, and grow your practice. As an entrepreneur, you can build your business in a way that aligns with your long-term vision and goals like opening an office, joining a sophisticated team, or becoming an advanced advisor.
Training, Licensing, and Designations
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.
On the road to becoming a Financial Advisor, you will 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.
Compensation & Benefits
- Commission structure to support early development
- Renewable income
- Bonus programs and expense allowances
- Support for insurance licensing, SIE, Series 6, Series 63, CFP®, and more
- Fully company funded Retirement Package and Pension Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
- Parental benefits at every stage of family planning
Income Growth Opportunity
US Average vs. Top 25%
- Year 1 | $52,000 - $106,000
- Year 3 | $103,000 - $202,000
- Year 5 | $139,000 - $289,000
- Year 10 | $234,000 - $490,000
- Year 15 | $341,000 - $790,000
You could be right for this opportunity if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience
- Entrepreneurial ambitions to be 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 sense of motivation and drive
- Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship
About Us
For over 165 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the care and expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.
Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.
Our Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and belonging environment where everyone’s different viewpoints bring new successes!
Why Join Northwestern Mutual:
- Top 5 US Independent Broker-Dealers (4)
- Unsurpassed financial strength with total company assets of $366 billion (5)
- Recognized for Financial Soundness, Quality of Products/Services, Social Responsibility, and Quality of Management (6)
- Fortune 500® company (June 2024)
- Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2023)
- Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2023)
- 2024 Training APEX Award winner
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
Ability to Commute:
- Golden Valley, MN 55416 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Golden Valley, MN 55416: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Golden Valley, MN 55416