Financial Advisor Career Changers Wanted

Northwestern Mutual - San Marcos; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual – San Marcos is recruiting for individuals seeking an entrepreneurial path in financial services. We provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to help you build your own client relationships and practice while pursuing professional licenses.

The team emphasizes mentorship, a collaborative environment, and performance-based compensation with uncapped earning potential, along with comprehensive benefits and flexibility to align with your goals and network.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree (preferred, not required).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to complete our Culture Index assessment as part of the interview process.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Culture Index assessment

Education

4-year college degree (preferred, not required)

Job description

Benefits:

• Retirement
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Turn Your Experience Into a Meaningful Career

For professionals who have built successful careers but feel their earning potential is limited by their current role, financial services can offer an opportunity to explore something different. We're looking for motivated, accomplished individuals who are interested in an entrepreneurial path and open to learning a new skill set. Prior industry experience isn't necessary — we provide the training, guidance, and ongoing support to help you succeed. If you're curious what it would look like to build something of your own, using the experience and success you already have, we'd welcome a conversation.

At Northwestern Mutual – San Marcos, our vision is to have an impact on every life in South Central Texas. Our mission is simple: inspiring action, maximizing potential, and building legacies — guided by our values of innovation, gratitude, excellence, and transparency.

We're proud to support our community through organizations like Dell Children's Hospital and Alex's Lemonade Stand.

Our Office

210 N. Edward Gary St., Unit 108, San Marcos, TX 78666

A Glance at Northwestern Mutual (NM)

Northwestern Mutual is a FORTUNE 500® company that provides a wide range of financial services to more than 5 million people. As a mutual company, we answer to our policyowners — not Wall Street. We began in Wisconsin in 1857, and today we're one of America's top companies, recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" companies in 2024, with a unique culture deeply dedicated to helping people achieve financial security.

We're proud to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing Network offices in the country, home to the #1 intern in the country for Summer Camp in 2022, a Top 40 University office for Texas State within Northwestern Mutual, and the #2 Financial Advisor in the Southern Region for 2024.

Why Career Changers Can Thrive Here

Many of our own advisors didn't start out in finance. Brian Vrana grew up farming before joining Northwestern Mutual through the internship program in college. Luke Borst spent five years in business development at First National Bank of Omaha. Ty Terrazone served as a fighter pilot in the US Air Force before joining our team. What matters most isn't your resume — it's your ability to build relationships, communicate well, push through challenges, and genuinely want to help people.

Our team provides:

• Training and mentorship to help you learn the business
• Support working toward your required professional licenses
• A collaborative team of professionals, many of whom transitioned from other careers themselves
• Resources and guidance to help you build your own client relationships and practice
• Entrepreneurial flexibility to build a business around your goals, strengths, and network
• Performance-based compensation with uncapped earning potential

Meet the Team:

Brian Vrana — Managing Partner With Northwestern Mutual for 23 years, Brian got his start through the internship program in college after growing up farming. Outside the office, he's passionate about family — especially coaching his sons' baseball teams and watching his daughter compete in dance.

Luke Borst — Growth & Development Director With Northwestern Mutual for 10 years, Luke previously spent five years in business development for First National Bank of Omaha. Outside the office, he loves traveling with his family, going to movies with his daughters Hattie and Ada, Husker football, and CrossFit and Hyrox competitions.

Ty Terrazone — Financial Advisor With Northwestern Mutual for 4 years, Ty brings a background as a fighter pilot for the US Air Force, captain of the Austin Blacks Rugby Team, and a former recruiter for Indeed. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his two kids, Tori and Kyler, along with trivia, sports, whiskey, and movies.

This Opportunity May Be a Strong Fit If You:

• Value mentorship, community involvement, and meaningful client relationships
• Are motivated by performance and personal growth
• Want greater ownership over your career
• Desire to build a long-term professional practice rather than simply fill a job

What You'll Need

• A 4-year college degree (preferred, not required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to complete our Culture Index assessment as part of the interview process

If you're ready to explore whether financial services could be your next career move, we'd love to start a conversation.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Luke Borst is a General Agent of NM and is not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.