Financial Advisor - with Full Training & Development Program

Northwestern Mutual; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped Income Potential

Commissions & Bonuses

Flexible schedule

Licensing sponsorship

Education and development support

Medical, Dental and Vision

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is hiring Financial Representatives to help clients achieve financial security through personalized planning and the company’s industry-leading training. Success comes from building client bases, educating clients, and owning the growth of your business with mentorship and tools.

You will develop relationships, obtain licenses, and pursue ongoing development while enjoying uncapped income potential and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree from a four-year institution preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Prior sales and/or business experience preferred.
• Extensive training platform provided for licensing and development.
• Financial services background not required; training provided.

Skills

Communication

Sales experience

Professional success

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Change your career while making an impact!

Financial Representatives at Northwestern Mutual help their clients live more and worry less through our personalized approach to financial planning. As a business owner, they spend their days acquiring clientele and finding financial solutions with help from our industry‑leading training, mentors, and products. Discover your earning potential, craft a workday around your life, and make an impact every day. Here, hard work pays off.

Our award‑winning training equips you with the education, skill‑building, and development strategies you need to be successful and confident in this career. With additional access to nationwide mentors and leaders, we will surround you with resources to help in your financial expertise, including but not limited to:

1. Build—Work to build a client base by growing relationships with your network and develop knowledge of NM financial products and market trends.

2. Educate— Educate yourself beyond training through sponsored licensing and registration as well as ongoing development. Use assistive software, reporting tools, and illustrations to educate clients on potential plans.

3. Influence— Presenting clients with the opportunity to protect and prosper, you will drive clients to action through expert influence and recommendations.

4. Own—Take ownership of development and management of the business as you master your craft and build a team. Review and maintain client financial plans, continuing to provide optimum advice for your clients’ needs.

About Us:

For 169 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry‑leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.

Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.

Our Financial Representatives are valued partners, and proud business owners. We value an inclusive and belonging environment where everyone’s different viewpoints bring new successes!

Desired Skills and Experience:

• BA or BS degree from a four-year institution preferred
• Candidate must be an accomplished communicator with strong verbal and written skills
• Prior sales and/or business experience preferred
• Candidate must also possess a history of personal and professional success
• Prior financial services experience not needed -- extensive training platform provided

While you help provide financial security to your clients, Northwestern Mutual is committed to offering its financial advisors comprehensive compensation and benefits:

• Uncapped Income Potential
• Compensation in the form of commissions, residual income, incentive programs, training allowance, and bonuses
• Flexibility of your schedule – you determine your own calendar
• Sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing: Life, Accident & Health, SIE, Series 7, Series 63)
• Financial support provided for continued education and development (e.g. CFP, RICP, CLU, ChFC)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Local and national recognition

Recent Awards and Accolades:

• Best Places to Work (Glassdoor, 2026)
• Financial Advisor Magazine: Ranked 6th largest independent broker dealer (2026)
• Forbes: Earning top‑five spot in InvestmentNews ranking (2026)
• Forbes: Over 100 advisors honored as "Best-In-State" by Forbes (2026)
• Training Magazine: MVP Award for developing and empowering over 22,000 advisors, leaders, interns, and teams (2026)
• FORTUNE: Recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" (2026)

Job Type: Full-time

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States?

Will you be able to reliably commute to Holland, MI for this job?