Financial Advisor

Hard work is rewarded. Join our growing team.

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.

• 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

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:

• Investments for growth, insurance for protection, and annuities for guaranteed income in retirement
• Performance‑based compensation that allows uncapped earning potential
• Entrepreneurial flexibility, such as opening an office, joining a sophisticated team, or becoming an advanced advisor
• Continuous training through a national network of tenured financial advisors

• Life / Accident & Health Certifications
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
• Series 6, 7, and 63

• Average advisor annual earnings of $61,000–$119,000 (first 3 years)
• Top 25% advisor annual earnings of $137,000–$250,000 (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
• 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
• Support for insurance licensing and securities series exams

• 401(k)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Competitive bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Retirement and pension plans

• Entrepreneurial ambitions to be a business owner
• History of success in relationship‑building or client‑facing roles
• Desire for continuous learning and collaboration
• Proficient critical‑thinking skills
• Strong sense of motivation and drive
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

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

Our tailored, integrated 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 Advisors are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes, and a statutory employee for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.

As a company, we value an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

Entry level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales