Financial Advisor: Build Your Own Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Company pension plan

Medical, vision, dental plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental benefits

Licensing & education support

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking aspiring financial advisors to start their own practice with award-winning training and licensing support. You’ll focus on client-building, education, and holistic financial planning while operating as an independent contractor with uncapped earning potential.

The program covers licenses (Life/Health, SIE, Series 6/7/63) and provides career development, tuition reimbursement, and access to a national network of seasoned advisors for mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions to run a business.
• Strong history of relationship-building or client-facing success.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Desire for continuous learning and collaboration.
• Proficient critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and motivation to drive results.
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Grow your client base by connecting with prospects and maintaining a referral network.
• Build personalized, holistic financial plans for clients’ goals.
• Manage client financial plans and adjust strategies over time.
• Grow relationships with clients to support them through life changes.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Relationship-building

Time management

Lifelong learning

Critical thinking

Communication

Motivation

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is seeking aspiring financial advisors to start their own practice with award-winning training and licensing support. You’ll focus on client-building, education, and holistic financial planning while operating as an independent contractor with uncapped earning potential.

The program covers licenses (Life/Health, SIE, Series 6/7/63) and provides career development, tuition reimbursement, and access to a national network of seasoned advisors for mentorship.