Financial Advisor

Northwestern Mutual; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Fully company-funded retirement package

Bonus programs and expense allowances

Job summary

A financial services company in California is seeking a Financial Advisor to help clients achieve their financial goals. This role involves building client relationships, creating tailored financial plans, and managing client finances for success. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and strong relationship-building skills. The role offers performance-based earnings with a supportive training program.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial ambitions to be a business owner.
• History of success in relationship-building or client-facing roles.
• Desire for continuous learning and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Grow your client base by making new connections.
• Build personalized, holistic financial plans tailored to every client’s unique needs.
• Manage your client’s financial plans to help them achieve their goals.

Skills

Relationship-building

Time-management

Critical thinking

Communication

Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is a unique opportunity to start a business where you can help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. On your path to becoming a financial advisor, you start as a financial representative focused on client-building and obtaining licenses. Our award-winning training programs equip you with the education, skill-building, and development strategies you need to be successful in building a financial planning practice that focuses on planning, asset & income protection, education funding, investment & advisory services, trust services, retirement solutions, and business needs analysis.

Northwestern Mutual’s proprietary planning software helps you educate your clients and deliver holistic financial plans—including investments for growth, insurance for protection, and annuities for guaranteed income in retirement—that helps you have a bigger impact on your clients and community. Becoming a business owner allows you to shape your workday around your life and achieve uncapped earning potential through a performance-based compensation structure. We believe there’s more than one way to start, build, and grow your practice, including options to open an office, join a sophisticated team, or become an advanced advisor.

Responsibilities

As a financial advisor, you will:

• 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

Training, licensing & designations

Northwestern Mutual has been recognized for maintaining one of the best-trained sales forces in the country. We are committed to your continued training and development throughout your career. That starts with our award-winning curriculum designed to support your first three years in the business. In the program, you’ll hear from industry experts, learn the art of client acquisition to drive longevity in the career, and have access to our national network of tenured financial advisors to learn the business through first-hand experience.

To become a financial advisor, you must obtain the following licenses: Life/Accident & Health Certifications, Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), and Series 6, 7, and 63. Northwestern Mutual provides pre-payment/reimbursement for course tuition fees and books.

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based earnings and revenue
• Average advisor annual earnings of $61K-$119K (based on 2018-2023 company average for representatives in the first 3 years)
• Top 25% advisor annual earnings of $137K-$250K (based on 2018-2023 company data for top quartile advisors in the first 3 years)
• Additional income structure to support training and early development
• Renewal income earned for continued client support and policy management
• Bonus programs and expense allowances
• Support for insurance licensing, Securities Industry Essentials, Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, and more
• Certified Financial Planner licensing support
• Fully company-funded retirement package and pension plan
• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
• Parental benefits at every stage of family planning

Qualifications

You could be right for this opportunity if you have:

• 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

Our Financial Advisors are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes, and a statutory employee for FICA tax purposes. Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries. NM and its subsidiaries are in Milwaukee, WI.