Financial Advisor Seeking Former Athletes

Northwestern Mutual; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jump District – Northwestern Mutual in Decatur, IL is seeking a Financial Advisor to help individuals, families, and business owners create personalized financial plans. You’ll provide insurance, retirement, and investment guidance while building lasting client relationships.

The role emphasizes coaching, continual learning, and a performance-based compensation structure with strong support from Northwestern Mutual and local leadership. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• No prior financial services experience is required; training, mentorship, and licensing support are provided.

Responsibilities

• Financial planning for individuals, families, and business owners.
• Insurance and risk management.
• Retirement planning.
• Investment strategies.
• Ongoing financial guidance and education.
• Build long-term client relationships and help clients at every life stage.

Skills

Athlete mindset

Relationship building

Coachability

Continuous improvement

Performance-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

At Jump District – Northwestern Mutual, we're looking for new talent ready to channel their competitive drive, leadership, and discipline into a rewarding career as a Financial Advisor.

The qualities that make successful athletes commitment, resilience, coachability, teamwork, and a desire to win are the same qualities that help build a successful financial planning practice. Whether your background is in collegiate athletics, professional sports, coaching, or competitive athletics, you can build a career helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve financial security.

Why Athletes Thrive Here

Success in this business isn't about having a finance background—it's about having the mindset to learn, compete, and continually improve.

Why Join Jump District?

At Jump District, we're proud to be the most diverse district in Central Illinois, balancing youth, fun, and hard work. We believe personal growth fuels professional success, and we invest heavily in developing our advisors.

When you join Jump District, you'll receive:

• Comprehensive training and licensing support
• One-on-one coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders
• Backing from Northwestern Mutual (Fortune 500®)
• Marketing resources and a dedicated planning team
• Flexibility to build a career around the life you want
• Unlimited income potential with performance-based compensation

- Top-performing advisors may earn $150,000+ in their first year, with no ceiling on future earnings.

We're also proud partners with Millikin University and support organizations including the Special Olympics because making an impact extends far beyond our clients.

Meet Our Local Leader

Caleb Jump | Managing Director

After a decade in mortgage and commercial lending with two respected Decatur banks, Caleb joined Northwestern Mutual nearly 10 years ago. Today, he leads a growing team focused on developing exceptional financial professionals.

Outside the office, Caleb is a proud father of four daughters and spends much of his time coaching or cheering them on in basketball, volleyball, dance, and show choir. His passion for coaching extends into the workplace, where he enjoys helping driven individuals reach their full potential.

What You'll Do

As a Financial Advisor, you'll help individuals, families, and business owners create personalized financial plans through:

• Financial planning
• Insurance and risk management
• Retirement planning
• Investment strategies
• Ongoing financial guidance and education
• You'll build long-term relationships while helping clients make informed financial decisions through every stage of life.

Who We're Looking For

You may be an excellent fit if you:

• Have experience as a collegiate athlete, former professional athlete, coach, team captain, or competitive athlete
• Enjoy building relationships and helping others succeed
• Are highly coachable and motivated by continuous improvement
• Thrive in a performance-based environment
• Want greater control over your income and schedule

Education: A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

- No prior financial services experience is required. We provide the training, mentorship, and licensing support needed to launch your career.

Training, Mentorship & Support

• Licensing support and training
• One-on-one coaching from experienced leaders
• Structured development program
• Ongoing mentorship to help you grow your practice

Learn More: "A Day in the Life of a Northwestern Mutual Advisor"

https://youtu.be/tar1BSa7Gaw

Important Notices / Disclosures

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries. Financial Advisors are independent contractors. Caleb Jump is a Managing Director of NM and is not in legal partnership with NM or its subsidiaries.