Independent Financial Advisor & Planner

Northwestern Mutual; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Revenue-sharing potential

Company-funded retirement plan

Full medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is hiring as an independent contractor financial advisor, focusing on client-building and licensing. The role offers extensive training, licenses, and a path to owning a financial planning practice with uncapped earning potential.

Rewards include support for licensing and a robust onboarding program. Responsibilities include growing a client base, delivering holistic plans, and managing client portfolios while leveraging Northwestern Mutual’s planning tools and national

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Entrepreneurial mindset to build a business
• Proven client-facing relationship skills
• Excellent time-management abilities
• Commitment to continuous learning and collaboration
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving
• Clear and effective communicator
• Motivation and drive to succeed
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Grow client base through networking and referrals
• Create personalized holistic financial plans for clients
• Manage and monitor clients’ financial strategies
• Build and maintain client relationships across life stages

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Entrepreneurial ambitions

Relationship-building

Time management

Lifelong learning

Critical thinking

Strong communication

Motivation & drive

Work authorization (US)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is hiring as an independent contractor financial advisor, focusing on client-building and licensing. The role offers extensive training, licenses, and a path to owning a financial planning practice with uncapped earning potential.

Rewards include support for licensing and a robust onboarding program. Responsibilities include growing a client base, delivering holistic plans, and managing client portfolios while leveraging Northwestern Mutual’s planning tools and national