Financial Advisor (Metro Atlanta location)

Northwestern Mutual; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans

NM-Funded Retirement Package and Pension Plan

Performance-based earnings

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm is seeking a Financial Advisor in Atlanta. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide personalized financial advice and build client relationships. Candidates must possess a 4-year degree and demonstrate excellent communication skills for effective client engagement.

Qualifications

• Must have a completed 4-year degree.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• Proven success in building and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized financial solutions and recommendations to clients.
• Assist with financial planning, insurance management, and portfolio management.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Relationship Building

Education

4-year degree or equivalent professional work experience

Job description

Financial Advisor (Licensing, On-going Mentorship, Development, and Training Provided)

Financial Advisor (Licensing, On-going Mentorship, Development, and Training Provided)

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Commission

Role Description:

This is a Client-Facing, full-time, on-site, relationship-building, career role for a Financial Advisor located in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. If you are not currently living in Atlanta, please do not apply. Again, if you do not currently live in Atlanta, please do not apply. The Financial Advisor will be responsible for financial planning, insurance management, retirement planning, investments, as well as building and maintaining relationships with clients and prospective clients. They will provide personalized financial solutions and recommendations to clients, assist with portfolio management, and support client relationships. Financial Advisors and Representatives are supported by training programs, on-going development, mentoring, a planning administration team, and unlimited access to resources to assist clients. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for upward mobility. There is a training program to learn the foundation of building your business, with on-going development and coaching as well. If you have a passion for financial literacy, building relationships, and have the desire to help people; this career could be the right fit for you.

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree; or equivalent professional work experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills appropriate for a client-facing role
• History of success in relationship-building or client-facing roles
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Professional certifications (e.g., CFP, Series 6, Series 7) are a plus
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Appreciated Prior Experience including but not limited to:

- Executive leadership

- Community Professionals

- Former athletes

- Military NCO or Officer backgrounds

- Prior sales or business experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Performance-based earnings and revenue (average annual earnings of $70K-$250K; based on 2015-2025 company average for representatives 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, SIE, Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, CFP, and more
• NM-Funded Retirement Package and Pension Plan
• Competitive and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
• Parental benefits at every stage of family planning
• Multiple methods of additional compensation, and though there is no base salary, our average first year advisors bring in over $105,000 of revenue in their first year.
• Investment compensation up to a 90% grid rate
• Uncapped insurance compensation
• Endless amounts of income to be made in this role if you put in the effort and follow the development plan we give you throughout training and beyond.

NOTE: This role is not suitable for someone who simply wants to sit back and collect a paycheck while the person beside them works non-stop to become successful, making the same amount as you. This is a role where you get out of it what you put into it. If you do not want to work hard, do not apply. If you are someone who wants an opportunity to make a significant amount of impact in other's lives while simultaneously making a lot of money for yourself; this can be an amazing career for you.

-Available to high producers with intangible leadership characteristics.

• MUST CURRENTLY LIVE IN OR AROUND ATLANTA
• THIS IS A CLIENT-FACING ROLE WHERE YOU WILL BE BUILDING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS
• PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT CURRENTLY LIVE IN OR AROUND THE IMMEDIATE ATLANTA AREA
• MUST HAVE ALREADY GRADUATED WITH BACHELOR'S DEGREE PLUS A YEAR OF REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
• MUST NOT CURRENTLY BE A STUDENT, GRADUATE NOR UNDERGRADUATE
• MUST BE US CITIZEN AND NOT REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK
• THIS IS A FULL TIME CAREER AND PER COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE A SEPARATE ACTIVE BUSINESS SIMULTANEOUSLY

Company Description:

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 168 years. With a big-picture approach that includes insurance and investments, Financial Representatives guide clients to their goals and provide personalized digital experiences. With over $265.0 billion in assets and $28.1 billion in revenues, we offer life insurance, annuities, brokerage and advisory services, and more. As a Fortune 100 company, we’re committed to growth as we shape the future of financial security.

Why Join Northwestern Mutual:

• Fortune 500 company (2025)
• #1 Amongst Life Insurers Most Admired Companies for Financial Soundness, Quality of Products/Services, and Use of Corporate Assets
• $309 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual

Head to www.jordanmthompson.nm.com to learn more about our team at Northwestern Mutual.

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