Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual in Ann Arbor, MI

Summary: Northwestern Mutual is a Fortune 100 company looking to train top talents to join their Financial Representative team. As a Financial Advisor, you will provide comprehensive financial planning to clients and develop genuine relationships throughout the sales cycle. Responsibilities: - Advise clients on financial planning and investment strategies - Assess clients' short, mid, and long-term goals to prepare presentations that recommend various financial products to achieve said goals - Review and communicate portfolio performances to clients - Network and build relationships with new and existing client base - Prospect with clients to build a strong book of business - Attend training and development meetings to expand financial knowledge Required Qualifications: - Advise clients on financial planning and investment strategies - Assess clients' short, mid, and long-term goals to prepare presentations that recommend various financial products to achieve said goals - Review and communicate portfolio performances to clients - Network and build relationships with new and existing client base - Prospect with clients to build a strong book of business - Attend training and development meetings to expand financial knowledge - Self-motivated - Disciplined - Very strong interpersonal skills - Established personal network - Knowledgeable in finance and/or willing to learn finance Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution (strongly preferred) - A self-starter and highly motivated - A personal history of success - Strong interpersonal skills - Background in sales, finance, or entrepreneurship is preferred, including but not limited to: Wealth management and/or insurance, Executive leadership, Community influencers, Former athletes, Military background Required Skills: Financial planning, Investment strategies, Portfolio performance review, Wealth management, Insurance, Sales Benefits: Training stipend and training allowance program, Sponsorship of licensing/credentialing, Highly competitive benefits package including medical, retirement, and pension.