Entrepreneurial Financial Advisor: Build Your Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

License & certification support

Retirement package

Health, vision & dental plans

Parental benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is inviting aspiring financial advisors to start a business-enabled career in Des Moines, IA. You will begin as a financial representative focused on client-building and licensing, then progress through an award-winning training program to become a trusted advisor able to shape a practice around life goals.

You’ll educate clients on growth strategies, protection, and retirement products while earning through a performance-based model and extensive licensing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 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

Relationship-building

Time management

Communication

Entrepreneurial ambitions

Continuous learning

Critical thinking

Motivation and drive

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is inviting aspiring financial advisors to start a business-enabled career in Des Moines, IA. You will begin as a financial representative focused on client-building and licensing, then progress through an award-winning training program to become a trusted advisor able to shape a practice around life goals.

You’ll educate clients on growth strategies, protection, and retirement products while earning through a performance-based model and extensive licensing support.