Holistic Financial Advisor & Business Builder

Northwestern Mutual; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental benefits

Company-funded retirement plan

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in the United States invites you to become a financial advisor and start your own practice. You’ll grow clients, design holistic financial plans, and guide them through life stages with tailored solutions.

The role emphasizes training, licensing, and designations, with company-supported education and a path to uncapped earnings through a performance-based compensation structure. Advisors operate as independent contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Entrepreneurial ambitions to be a business owner
• Proven success in relationship-building or client-facing roles
• Excellent time-management skills
• Desire for continuous learning and collaboration
• Proficient critical thinking skills
• Strong communicator
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Grow your client base by making new connections, maintaining a strong referral network, and providing a great client experience
• Build personalized, holistic financial plans tailored to every client’s unique needs
• Manage your client’s financial plans to help them achieve their goals
• Grow relationships with clients to support them through every stage of life

Skills

Entrepreneurial ambitions

Relationship-building

Time management

Continuous learning

Critical thinking

Strong communicator

Motivation and drive

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual in the United States invites you to become a financial advisor and start your own practice. You’ll grow clients, design holistic financial plans, and guide them through life stages with tailored solutions.

The role emphasizes training, licensing, and designations, with company-supported education and a path to uncapped earnings through a performance-based compensation structure. Advisors operate as independent contractors.