Athlete-Driven Financial Advisor: Grow Your Practice

Northwestern Mutual - Poughkeepsie; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Poughkeepsie is seeking individuals with a competitive mindset to train as financial advisors. You'll learn the business through hands-on training and mentorship, work toward required professional licenses, and build client relationships with support from a strong team.

Our program emphasizes performance, personal growth, and ownership over your career, with uncapped earning potential and a culture that rewards discipline and long-term relationship building.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to complete our Culture Index assessment as part of the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Learning the business through hands‑on training and mentorship.
• Working toward your required professional licenses.
• Collaborating with a team of professionals, several of whom came from athletic backgrounds themselves.
• Building your own client relationships and practice, with resources and guidance along the way.
• Shaping a business around your goals, strengths, and network — with entrepreneurial flexibility.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

4-year college degree

Tools

Culture Index assessment

Job description

Northwestern Mutual in Poughkeepsie is seeking individuals with a competitive mindset to train as financial advisors. You'll learn the business through hands-on training and mentorship, work toward required professional licenses, and build client relationships with support from a strong team.

Our program emphasizes performance, personal growth, and ownership over your career, with uncapped earning potential and a culture that rewards discipline and long-term relationship building.