Financial Advisor (Training & Development Provided)

Northwestern Mutual; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 64,000 - 392,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Life and Disability Insurance

Financial Licensing Support (Life, SIE

Series 6/63/CFP licensing guidance

Bonus Programs

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking individuals to join its Wealth Management Advisor program, offering comprehensive training, mentoring, and access to a Fortune 500 platform. You will build client relationships through in-person and virtual prospecting, crafting financial strategies that help clients meet their goals, with robust licensing and ongoing education provided.

The role emphasizes a supportive mentorship network and leadership opportunities, with performance-based compensation and

Qualifications

• Self-starter with initiative and drive.
• Proven history of success in sales, leadership, or related roles.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills for relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships through in-person and virtual prospecting, including networking, referrals, introductions, community involvement, social media, and speaking opportunities.
• Understand client goals, priorities, and concerns to create personalized financial strategies.
• Deliver exceptional client experience while adhering to firm standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical practices.
• Collaborate with mentor and training team to create, execute, and refine business plans to grow the network office.
• Foster a collaborative office culture built on trust, respect, accountability, and feedback.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and complete required trainings/licensing to maintain registrations.
• Leverage client support resources to focus on relationship building and service.
• Benefit from a broad support network from local office to home office while maintaining independence.
• Engage in bonus programs and group life/disability insurance offerings.

Skills

Self-starter

Proven history of success

Strong interpersonal & networking

Work authorization (US)

Job description

As a Financial Advisor, you’ll provide expert guidance and solutions to help clients meet their goals. With award-winning training, mentoring, and resources of a FORTUNE 500 company, you'll be set up for success. Supported by specialists in financial planning, wealth management, investment services, and more, you'll have everything you need to excel.

Join Our Team

For over 169 years, we've helped clients achieve financial security. We’re committed to your success and are searching for special individuals to continue that tradition. No financial experience required! We welcome diverse backgrounds, including sales, insurance, leadership, community influencers, athletes, teachers, military personnel, hospitality, and business professionals. We’ll train, coach, mentor and develop the right candidates in our Wealth Management Advisor program with robust training, technology, planning tools, and supportive mentors.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships through in person and virtual prospecting, including networking, referrals, introductions, community involvement, social media, and speaking opportunities.
• Take time to understand each client's goals, priorities, and concerns, creating personalized financial strategies that help them achieve what matters most.
• Deliver an exceptional client experience by ensuring compliance with firm standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical practices.
• Partner with your mentor and training & development team to create, execute, and refine business plans that drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and achieve network office goals.
• Foster a collaborative and engaging office culture built on trust, respect, accountability, and continuous feedback.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and complete all required training and licensing requirements to maintain industry registrations in good standing.
• Leverage dedicated client support resources so you can spend more time building relationships and serving clients.
• Benefit from a strong support network that extends from your local office to regional leadership and the home office. While you'll have the independence to run your practice, you'll also have the backing of a team committed to helping you succeed.
• Bonus Programs
• Group Life and Disability Insurance
• Financial Support for Licensing: Life and Health, SIE, Series 6, Series 63, CFP®, and more

Exceptional Income Potential - this is what performance-based compensation and residual income looks like:

Average | Top 25%

• Year 1 $64k | $148k
• Year 3 $126K | $276K
• Year 5 $176k | $392K
• Year 10 $388K | $872K
• Year 15 $662K | $1.6M

Why Join Us

• FORTUNE’S World’s Most Admired Companies: Ranked #1 for “Social Responsibility” & “Quality of Products/Services"
• Unsurpassed financial strength ratings (Aaa, A++, AAA, AA+) for 35 consecutive years
• Industry leading client retention rate: 97%
• 860,000+ hours children's cancer research funded
• Largest direct provider of life insurance in the nation - $2.5 trillion life insurance protection in force
• 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor
• 2026 Bronze Military Friendly Employer

Qualifications

• Self-starter and highly motivated
• Proven history of success
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship