What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Advisor position at Northwestern Mutual?
About Us
As a Financial Advisor, you’ll provide expert guidance and solutions to help clients meet their goals. With award-winning training, mentoring, and resources of a FORTUNE 500 company, you'll be set up for success. Supported by specialists in financial planning, wealth management, investment services, and more, you'll have everything you need to excel.
Join Our Team
For over 169 years, we've helped clients achieve financial security. We’re committed to your success and are searching for special individuals to continue that tradition. No financial experience required! We welcome diverse backgrounds, including sales, insurance, leadership, community influencers, athletes, teachers, military personnel, hospitality, and business professionals. We’ll train, coach, mentor and develop the right candidates in our Wealth Management Advisor program with robust training, technology, planning tools, and supportive mentors.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage
- Retirement Package; Pension Plan
- Bonus Programs
- Expense Allowance (Yr 3)
- Group Life and Disability Insurance
- Leadership Opportunities
- Financial Support for Licensing: Life and Health, SIE, Series 6, Series 63, CFP®, and more
- Parental Benefits
- Exceptional Income Potential: This is what performance-based compensation and residual income looks like!
Average | Top 25%
- Year 1 $64k | $148k
- Year 3 $126K | $276K
- Year 5 $176k | $392K
- Year 10 $388K | $872K
- Year 15 $662K | $1.6M
Why Join Us
- FORTUNE’S World’s Most Admired Companies: Ranked #1 for “Social Responsibility” & “Quality of Products/Services"
- Unsurpassed financial strength ratings (Aaa, A , AAA, AA ) for 35 consecutive years
- Top 10 US Independent Broker-Dealer
- Forbes Best Employers for New Grads 2025
- Training Magazine MVP Award 2024-2026
- Industry leading client retention rate: 97%
- 860,000 hours children's cancer research funded
- Largest direct provider of life insurance in the nation - $2.5 trillion life insurance protection in force
- 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor
- 2026 Bronze Military Friendly Employer
Qualifications
- 4-year college degree recommended
- Self-starter and highly motivated
- Proven history of success
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills
- Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship
Salary : $64,000 - $872,000