Entrepreneurial Financial Advisor: Build Your Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

License support

Retirement package

Medical, vision, dental

Parental benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is recruiting aspiring financial advisors to build their own practice with comprehensive training, licensing support, and a focus on client-centered financial planning. You’ll start as a financial representative with paths to advisor ownership, backed by a collaborative national network and a performance-based compensation model.

As an independent contractor, you’ll grow your book of business, deliver tailored plans, and guide clients through retirement, investments, and

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

Relationship-building

Time management

Continuous learning

Critical thinking

Communication

Motivation & drive

Work authorization (US)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is recruiting aspiring financial advisors to build their own practice with comprehensive training, licensing support, and a focus on client-centered financial planning. You’ll start as a financial representative with paths to advisor ownership, backed by a collaborative national network and a performance-based compensation model.

As an independent contractor, you’ll grow your book of business, deliver tailored plans, and guide clients through retirement, investments, and