Independent Financial Advisor: Build Your Practice & Earn

Northwestern Mutual; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Fully company-funded retirement

Medical, vision, and dental plans

Parental benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual invites aspiring financial advisors to join a pathway that starts with financial representation and progresses to building a personal practice. You’ll learn to acquire clients, develop holistic financial plans, and provide ongoing guidance while operating as an independent contractor within a supportive national network.

Training emphasizes licensing, client acquisition, and leveraging planning tools to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions to own a business.
• History of success in relationship‑building or client‑facing roles.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Desire for continuous learning and collaboration.
• Proficient critical thinking skills.
• Strong communicator.
• Strong sense of motivation and drive.
• 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

Communication

Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Northwestern Mutual invites aspiring financial advisors to join a pathway that starts with financial representation and progresses to building a personal practice. You’ll learn to acquire clients, develop holistic financial plans, and provide ongoing guidance while operating as an independent contractor within a supportive national network.

Training emphasizes licensing, client acquisition, and leveraging planning tools to deliver comprehensive solutions.