Entrepreneurial Financial Advisor: Build Your Own Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & licensing support

Company-funded retirement plan

Medical, vision & dental plans

Parental benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual invites you to become a financial advisor and build a personal business helping clients reach their goals through planning. You start as a financial representative focusing on client-building and licenses, supported by award-winning training and a nationwide advisor network.

As an entrepreneur, you design your schedule and growth path—from office ownership to joining a skilled team—while earning through a performance-based compensation structure and ongoing licensing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Entrepreneurial ambition to own a business.
• Proven success in relationship-building or client-facing roles.
• Strong time-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow client base by forming new connections and referrals.
• Build personalized, holistic financial plans for each client.
• Manage and adjust clients' financial plans as goals evolve.
• Grow relationships with clients through every life stage.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Relationship building

Time management

Learning mindset

Critical thinking

Strong communicator

Motivation and drive

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual invites you to become a financial advisor and build a personal business helping clients reach their goals through planning. You start as a financial representative focusing on client-building and licenses, supported by award-winning training and a nationwide advisor network.

As an entrepreneur, you design your schedule and growth path—from office ownership to joining a skilled team—while earning through a performance-based compensation structure and ongoing licensing support.