Entrepreneurial Financial Advisor: Build Your Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

License & CFP licensing support

Retirement plan

Medical, vision & dental

Life Insurance & Disability

Parental benefits

Bonuses & expense allowances

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is recruiting financial advisors to build a client-focused planning practice and operate as independent contractors with a transparent compensation structure.

You’ll start as a financial representative, obtain licenses (Life/Health, SIE, Series 6, 7, 63), and leverage award-winning training to grow your business. The role emphasizes client needs, holistic plans, and ongoing development within a 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.
• Strong communication and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Grow client base through connections and referrals while delivering great client experience.
• Build holistic, personalized financial plans for each client.
• Manage client financial plans to help achieve goals.
• Grow relationships to support clients through life stages.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Time management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Critical thinking

Motivation & drive

Self-directed learning

Work authorization US (sponsorship not

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is recruiting financial advisors to build a client-focused planning practice and operate as independent contractors with a transparent compensation structure.

You’ll start as a financial representative, obtain licenses (Life/Health, SIE, Series 6, 7, 63), and leverage award-winning training to grow your business. The role emphasizes client needs, holistic plans, and ongoing development within a nationwide network.