Financial Advisor

MassMutual Great Lakes; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based compensation

Full benefits package

Personalized training and mentorship

Access to in-house specialists

Job summary

MassMutual Great Lakes is seeking driven financial advisors to build their own practices in Michigan. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive training, allowing advisors to create lasting community impact while managing their client relationships.

Ideal candidates will have an entrepreneurial mindset, the drive to exceed expectations, and a commitment to serving others. Join MassMutual Great Lakes for a fulfilling career that emphasizes independence and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Desire to build a personal brand and practice in financial planning.
• Dedication to outperforming expectations in a competitive environment.
• Commitment to client service and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage your own practice.
• Serve clients and create lasting community impact.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Competitive growth orientation

Passion for helping others

Ability to work hard

Job description

MassMutual Great Lakes is excited to welcome driven, entrepreneurial advisors and professionals who want to scale their practice to new heights or build a meaningful career in financial planning while owning their long‑term success.

Many of our advisors are building six‑figure practices, with top performers earning multiple 7‑figures… knocking on 8‑figures. More importantly, they are building businesses they own, serving clients they care about, and creating lasting impact for families and communities across Michigan.

At MassMutual Great Lakes, you’ll have full ownership of your clients and data, along with the flexibility to build, manage, and market your own brand - backed by the strength of a Fortune 100 firm and a highly collaborative local team.

Our award‑winning training, practice management tools, and leadership development programs are designed to meet you where you are and support you at every stage of your career. You’ll operate under a non‑captive, open‑architecture platform, giving you access to a wide range of companies, products, and planning solutions.

For those who prefer collaboration, we also offer opportunities to join established advisory teams aligned with your background, strengths, and long‑term goals.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build something of your own
• Competitive, growth‑oriented, and driven to outperform expectations
• Passion for helping, educating, and serving others
• Willingness to work hard today for long‑term independence and success

Why Build Your Career at MassMutual Great Lakes

• Highly competitive, performance‑based compensation with a full benefits package
• Personalized training, mentorship, and ongoing development
• Access to in‑house specialists and advanced training in:
• Fee‑Based Wealth Management
• Estate & Legacy Planning
• Business & Succession Planning
• High‑Net‑Worth and Advanced Markets strategies
• Collaboration with our Financial Planning, Investment, and Growth & Development teams
• Clear pathways to leadership, management, and practice ownership
• A level of work‑life integration many financial careers struggle to offer

Our Commitment to Your Success

We provide unparalleled support to help you launch and grow your practice. MassMutual Great Lakes sponsors required licensing and delivers a structured, hands‑on training curriculum designed to accelerate your confidence, competence, and production—without sacrificing long‑term ownership.