Entrepreneurial Financial Advisor: Build Your Own Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Licensing support

Retirement plan

Healthcare plans

Parental benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Springfield, IL is seeking aspiring financial advisors to start a business-building practice focused on comprehensive financial planning and client service. You’ll begin as a financial representative focused on client-building and licensing, supported by award-winning training and access to our national network of experienced advisors.

Our program emphasizes planning experience across asset protection, retirement, education funding, and advisory services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions to own a business.
• 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

Strong communicator

Critical thinking

Motivation and drive

Legal work authorization in US (no-sps

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual in Springfield, IL is seeking aspiring financial advisors to start a business-building practice focused on comprehensive financial planning and client service. You’ll begin as a financial representative focused on client-building and licensing, supported by award-winning training and access to our national network of experienced advisors.

Our program emphasizes planning experience across asset protection, retirement, education funding, and advisory services.