Financial Advisor (training, licensing, mentorship included)

Northwestern Mutual; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commissions & incentives

Ownership of investment business

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance (short-term & long-term

Retirement plans

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Sioux Falls seeks highly motivated individuals to build a Financial Advisor planning business. Advisors deliver expert financial advice, develop customized plans, and build lasting client relationships.

The role emphasizes assessing client needs, recommending life insurance, wealth strategies, and retirement plans while maintaining compliance and integrity. Comprehensive training and ongoing development are provided to support success and growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Associates acceptable).
• No prior experience required; company provides training and development.
• Proven track record of success.

Responsibilities

• Establish client relationships through in-depth reviews of financial circumstances and goals.
• Analyze clients' financial needs and prepare reports on current financial situations.
• Recommend life insurance, wealth, retirement, tax strategies and other financial services.
• Develop personalized financial plans based on assessments and client needs.
• Monitor and adjust plans as clients' lives and finances change.
• Ensure activities comply with regulatory standards and company policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Feedback implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates acceptable

Job description

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to build a Financial Advisor planning business in our Sioux Falls team. Advisors will be responsible for providing clients with expert financial advice and services to help them achieve their financial goals. This role involves building lasting relationships, assessing the financial needs of clients, creating customized financial plans, and influencing the alignment of client behaviors to their intentions. Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development will be provided to ensure your success and growth within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

Establishing a Relationship:

• Conduct in-depth reviews of clients' financial circumstances, current provision, and future aims.
• Analyze clients’ financial needs and prepare reports on their current financial situation.
• Provide life-changing financial advice that aligns with clients' goals.
• Develop personalized financial plans based on the assessment of clients' financial needs.
• Recommend risk (insurance) and wealth (investment) products, retirement plans, tax strategies, and other financial services.
• Regularly update and adjust financial plans to account for changes in clients' lives, income, and expenses.

Investment Management:

• Provide guidance on investment opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and adjust investment portfolios as necessary.

Cultivate and Build Client Trust:

• Maintain long-term relationships with clients by providing exceptional service and regular follow-up.
• Educate clients about financial planning, investment opportunities, and market conditions.
• Keep clients informed about their investments and any changes that might affect their financial situations.

Compliance and Ethics:

• Ensure all financial planning activities comply with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Maintain client confidentiality and act with integrity and professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in preferred, Associates is acceptable.

Experience:

• No previous experience needed! We believe in training and developing our Advisors.
• Proven track record of success.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing and able to implement feedback.

Attributes:

• Drive, autonomy, and ability to implement feedback.
• Alignment to firm values of Impact, Integrity, Achievement, and Purpose
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a client-first mindset.
• You are a business owner!
• Inclusive environment to grow yourself personally and professionally.
• Commissions, activity-based incentives in the first-six months, renewals, and ownership of the investment business you build.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term life and disability insurance.
• Fully funded retirement plans.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.

Training Provided

Initial Training:

• Paid-for licensing for insurance and investment licenses.
• A comprehensive onboarding program to familiarize you with the company's systems, processes, and financial products.
• Detailed initial training on our financial planning process, tools, and philosophies.

Ongoing Support:

• A two-year National Training Program to build financial professionals in business ownership, sales acumen, and client building.
• Access to a mentor and joint-work partners for guidance and support as needed.
• Feedback rich environment with regular coaching and development.