Entrepreneurial Financial Advisor – Build Your Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Licensing & education support

Retirement package

Medical, vision, dental plans

Parental benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual offers an entrepreneurial path to becoming a financial advisor. You start as a financial representative focused on client-building and licensing, with award-winning training and a national network of experienced advisors to learn from.

As a financial advisor, you’ll own and grow your practice as an independent contractor, with licensing support, comprehensive compensation, and a guaranteed focus on client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial ambition to own a business and build a practice.
• Proven success in relationship-building or client-facing roles.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Desire for ongoing learning and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to think critically and communicate clearly.
• Self-motivated with drive to exceed targets.
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Grow client base through networks and referrals while delivering excellent client experience.
• Build personalized, holistic financial plans tailored to client needs.
• Manage and adjust clients’ financial plans to help achieve goals.
• Nurture client relationships through all life stages.

Skills

Entrepreneurial ambitions

Relationship-building

Excellent time-management

Continuous learning

Critical thinking

Strong communicator

Motivation and drive

Work authorization (US)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual offers an entrepreneurial path to becoming a financial advisor. You start as a financial representative focused on client-building and licensing, with award-winning training and a national network of experienced advisors to learn from.

As a financial advisor, you’ll own and grow your practice as an independent contractor, with licensing support, comprehensive compensation, and a guaranteed focus on client outcomes.