Financial Advisor — Build Your Own Planning Practice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Parental benefits

Professional training

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is hiring aspiring financial advisors to build and own a practice with coaching, training, and a path to brokered services. You start as a financial representative focused on client-building and licensing, with access to a national network and a compensation-based model.

You’ll work toward licenses and advanced designations while leveraging the firm’s planning software to deliver comprehensive financial plans and guide clients through growth, protection, and retirement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions to own a business.
• History of success in client-facing roles.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Desire for continuous learning and collaboration.
• Proficient critical thinking and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Grow your client base through connections and referrals.
• Build holistic, personalized financial plans for clients.
• Manage client plans to help achieve goals.
• Grow client relationships through life stages.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Relationship-building

Time management

Strong communicator

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is hiring aspiring financial advisors to build and own a practice with coaching, training, and a path to brokered services. You start as a financial representative focused on client-building and licensing, with access to a national network and a compensation-based model.

You’ll work toward licenses and advanced designations while leveraging the firm’s planning software to deliver comprehensive financial plans and guide clients through growth, protection, and retirement