Entrepreneurial Financial Advisor: Build Your Practice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training & designations

Company-funded retirement package

Parental benefits

Licensing support (SIE, Series 6/7/63)

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Financial Advisor who builds a practice as an independent contractor. You’ll learn and earn through a structured training program, licensing, and a performance-based compensation model designed to reward client growth and service excellence.

You’ll grow your book of business by connecting with clients, crafting holistic financial plans, and guiding life-stage decisions with education funding, retirement planning, and risk management solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and entrepreneurial ambitions to own a business
• Proven history of relationship-building or client-facing roles
• Excellent time-management skills
• 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

Critical thinking

Motivation & drive

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a Financial Advisor who builds a practice as an independent contractor. You’ll learn and earn through a structured training program, licensing, and a performance-based compensation model designed to reward client growth and service excellence.

You’ll grow your book of business by connecting with clients, crafting holistic financial plans, and guiding life-stage decisions with education funding, retirement planning, and risk management solutions.