Financial Advisor

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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. 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.

• Asset & Income Protection
• Education Funding
• Investment & Advisory Services
• Trust Services
• Retirement Solutions
• Business Needs Analysis

• 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.

Northwestern Mutual has been recognized for maintaining one of the best‑trained sales forces in the country. To become a financial advisor, you must 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.

• Performance‑based earnings and revenue:
  • Average advisor annual earnings of $61 000 – $119 000 (based on 2018‑2023 company averages for representatives in the first 3 years)
  • Top 25 % advisor annual earnings of $137 000 – $250 000 (based on 2018‑2023 company data for top quartile advisors in the 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.
• Support for insurance licensing, Securities Industry Essentials®, Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, and more.
• Certified Financial Planner® licensing support.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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 communicator.
  
  Strong sense of motivation and drive.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

$61,000 – $250,000 per year.

Entry level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

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