Financial Advisor (training, licensing, mentorship included)

Northwestern Mutual; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Commissions

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Sioux Falls is seeking highly motivated individuals to build a Financial Advisor planning business. Advisors will provide clients with expert financial advice and services to help them achieve their financial goals, building lasting relationships and customized plans.

Comprehensive training is provided to ensure your success and growth within our organization, with ongoing professional development, commissions, and potential ownership of the investment business you build.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associates acceptable.
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Proven track record of success.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willing and able to implement feedback.

Responsibilities

• 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 financial planning and investment guidance that aligns with clients’ goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Feedback mindset

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 grown 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.