Independent Financial Advisor: Build Your Practice

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

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual invites motivated individuals to start as financial representatives and work toward becoming licensed financial advisors who build their own practice. You’ll learn through award-winning training, gain licenses (Life/ACH, SIE, Series 6/7/63), and have the chance to earn via a performance-based compensation structure as you serve clients and grow a personal book of business.

As a financial advisor, you’ll educate clients using Northwestern Mutual’s planning software to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions to own a business.
• Track record 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

Relationship-building

Time management

Continuous learning

Critical thinking

Strong communicator

Motivation & drive

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual invites motivated individuals to start as financial representatives and work toward becoming licensed financial advisors who build their own practice. You’ll learn through award-winning training, gain licenses (Life/ACH, SIE, Series 6/7/63), and have the chance to earn via a performance-based compensation structure as you serve clients and grow a personal book of business.

As a financial advisor, you’ll educate clients using Northwestern Mutual’s planning software to deliver