Financial Advisor; Career changers encouraged

Financial Advisor (Career changers encouraged to apply)

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Are you looking for more fulfillment from your career? Are you starting to think about a job change? Now’s the time to consider Northwestern Mutual.

Our financial professionals help clients reach their goals by developing and implementing financial plans to show clients where they are today, plan where they want to go tomorrow and provide the financial tools and support to help them get there.

Sounds exciting and scary all at the same time? Don’t worry, we don’t expect you to know everything on day one. That’s why you’ll receive in‑depth training and partner with industry experts until you’re ready to do it on your own.

No previous financial experience required.

• Build Strong Client Relationships: Help clients achieve financial freedom with tailored strategies in life insurance, investments, retirement, education, and more.
• New Business Growth: Prospect, network, and create a client base that grows your business.
• Leverage top performing products to maximize client value: Deliver peace of mind through smart protection and investment strategies that help clients plan confidently for the future.
• Continuous Learning: Access award‑winning training and receive hands‑on mentorship from top advisors in the industry.

Primarily performance‑based consisting of commissions, bonuses, incentive programs, renewal fees, expense allowances, etc.

• 1‑4 Years:
  Average income $97K. Top 25% earn $177K. Top 10% $220,000
• 5+ Years:
  Average income $515+
• Training Stipends: We’ll help you get licensed and cover ongoing education costs. Personalized mentoring and award‑winning training programs. Support for insurance licensing, Securities Industry Essentials®, Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, and more.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Fully company‑funded retirement package and pension plan, competitive and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plan, life insurance and disability income insurance, parental benefits at every stage of family planning.
• Full Support: Backed by Northwestern Mutual, an industry leader with a proven track record of success.
• Unlimited PTO
• Hybrid work environment

• Entrepreneurs at Heart: Self‑starters who want to build their own success.
• People Person: Outgoing, driven, and relationship focused.
• Goal‑Getter: Ready to work hard and earn what you deserve.

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.