Entrepreneurial Financial Advisor: Build Your Practice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Licensing support

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Parental benefits

Training program

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is recruiting financial advisors to start and grow independent practices through a structured, training-backed program. Advisors build client relationships, design comprehensive financial plans, and manage client portfolios while pursuing licenses and certifications.

Compensation is performance-based with extensive licensing support, retirement benefits, and opportunity for uncapped earnings in a supportive, nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions to own a business.
• Proven success in relationship-building or client-facing roles.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Desire for continuous learning and collaboration.
• Proficient critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Grow your client base through connections and referrals with a focus on client experience.
• Build personalized, holistic financial plans for each client.
• Manage and adjust plans to help clients reach goals.
• Grow relationships to support clients through life stages.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Relationship building

Time management

Continuous learning

Critical thinking

Strong communicator

Motivation and drive

Work authorization (US)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is recruiting financial advisors to start and grow independent practices through a structured, training-backed program. Advisors build client relationships, design comprehensive financial plans, and manage client portfolios while pursuing licenses and certifications.

Compensation is performance-based with extensive licensing support, retirement benefits, and opportunity for uncapped earnings in a supportive, nationwide network.