Entrepreneurial Financial Advisor: Build Your Own Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Renewal income

Licensing support

Retirement package

Medical benefits

Life & disability insurance

Parental benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking aspiring financial advisors in the United States to start their own practice and build a personalized financial planning business. You will train, obtain licenses, and leverage our planning tools to grow client bases and deliver holistic plans.

As a financial advisor, you’ll become a business owner with a compensation structure based on performance, and you’ll pursue required licenses such as Life/Health, SIE, and Series exams while accessing extensive training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Entrepreneurial ambitions to be a business owner
• History of success in relationship‑building or client‑facing roles
• Excellent time‑management skills
• Desire for continuous learning and collaboration
• Proficient critical thinking skills
• Strong communicator
• Strong sense of 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

Communication

Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is seeking aspiring financial advisors in the United States to start their own practice and build a personalized financial planning business. You will train, obtain licenses, and leverage our planning tools to grow client bases and deliver holistic plans.

As a financial advisor, you’ll become a business owner with a compensation structure based on performance, and you’ll pursue required licenses such as Life/Health, SIE, and Series exams while accessing extensive training and