Entrepreneurial Financial Advisor — Build a Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Licensing & education support

Retirement package and pension

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Parental benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a financial advisor to build a practice, educate clients, and deliver holistic financial plans including investments, insurance, and retirement solutions. You operate as an independent contractor with a performance-based compensation structure, with support for licensing and ongoing training.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, entrepreneurial ambitions, and a proven ability to build relationships and manage time effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Entrepreneurial ambitions to own a business
• History of success in relationship-facing or client-facing roles
• Excellent time-management skills
• Desire for continuous learning and collaboration
• Proficient critical thinking
• Strong communicator
• Strong motivation and drive
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Relationship-building

Time-management

Continuous learning

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Motivation and drive

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a financial advisor to build a practice, educate clients, and deliver holistic financial plans including investments, insurance, and retirement solutions. You operate as an independent contractor with a performance-based compensation structure, with support for licensing and ongoing training.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, entrepreneurial ambitions, and a proven ability to build relationships and manage time effectively.