Financial Advisor College Development Program

Overview

We are now selecting candidates for our Spring development program - May & August 2026 graduates are eligible to apply.

This is an in-person opportunity. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE AN EXISTING ADDRESS in San Antonio.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join a Top 100 internship in the nation across all industries, gain valuable real-world business experience, and learn from industry leaders. No finance industry experience required and ALL MAJORS ARE WELCOME!

Financial Advisor College Development Program (CFRs) at Northwestern Mutual - San Antonio are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Our CFRs, who come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences, begin to build a financial planning practice while engaging local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company.

You will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom.

As a Northwestern Mutual CFR, you can expect a flexible schedule to work around life and your classes. You can continue to grow your practice and obtain support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6, 63, & 7, and the CFP designation. You will also get inspired at local and national recognition events, earn access to leadership programs, and collaborate with experts in our business.

In fact, you’ll find diverse resources across our culture to ensure that you experience personal and professional growth in this program. With interest, eligible interns have an opportunity to convert to a full-time Financial Representative role upon graduation.

Our internship program mimics our full-time Financial Representative role, allowing you to:

• Learn how to prospect and network to build your business and client base
• Develop and execute on a business strategy
• Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals
• Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms
• Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings
• Receive Texas State Insurance Producer License (Life and Accident & Health), with the opportunity to receive sponsorship for your Financial Securities License issued by FINRA
• Receive one-on-one mentorship from a full-time Financial Advisor in our firm
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities

Are you a fit for this internship?

• Full-time student;
  May or August 2026 Graduate
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales
• Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc.)
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
• Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship
• Weekly Incentive (up to $250/week)
• Uncapped Commission
• Coverage for Study Materials, Exam Costs, and Initial Licensing Fee for State of Texas Insurance Producer (Life, Health, DI, LTC; must be completed during onboarding)
• Coverage for Study Materials, Exam Costs, and Securities Licensing Fees (SIE, Series 6, Series 63; eligibility earned by achieving Power of 10 during the program)

Northwestern Mutual is the only company in the nation to rank in the Top 10 for both insurance and wealth management - We are the #1 direct provider of life insurance in the country and rank #5 nationally for investments. For over 167 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 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.

Check out our “Day in the Life of a Financial Representative Intern” Video:

• Recognized as one of the "World s Most Admired" companies in the industry by Fortune
• AAA financial strength rating with a total of $378 billion in total company assets
• $335 billion in investment client assets under management
• #1 industry leader with an $8.2 billion total dividend payout
• #1 provider of Life Insurance in the US
• Top 5 Internship for Financial Services, Vault Guide to Top Internships 2023
• Top 100 internship for 27th year in a row