Entrepreneurial Financial Advisor: Build Your Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement package

Medical, vision & dental plans

Life & disability insurance

Parental benefits

Bonuses & expense allowances

Licensing support

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual seeks driven individuals to become financial advisors who will build their own practice as independent contractors. You’ll start with client-building, licensing, and award-winning training designed to launch a financial planning business that offers holistic services including investments, insurance, and retirement planning.

The role emphasizes entrepreneurship, ongoing education, and access to a national network of experienced advisors, with company-supported licensing and a

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

Critical thinking

Strong communicator

Self-motivation

Drive to succeed

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual seeks driven individuals to become financial advisors who will build their own practice as independent contractors. You’ll start with client-building, licensing, and award-winning training designed to launch a financial planning business that offers holistic services including investments, insurance, and retirement planning.

The role emphasizes entrepreneurship, ongoing education, and access to a national network of experienced advisors, with company-supported licensing and a