Wealth Management Advisor Training Program

Northwestern Mutual; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 64,000 - 1,555,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Licensing funding

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual Mississippi is seeking financial professionals to help clients develop and implement comprehensive financial plans that combine insurance and investments. You’ll receive in-depth training and partner with industry experts to guide clients step by step toward their goals.

We offer a culture that values diversity, mentoring, and a robust benefits package, including stipends for licensing and continuing education, life and disability insurance, and ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Interest in financial planning and helping clients reach goals.
• Motivated, driven, and ready to succeed in a demanding environment.

Skills

People skills

Financial planning

Driven

Earn more

Work-life balance

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

For years, we've helped families and businesses across Mississippi reach their financial goals. Our version of financial planning brings the right insurance and investment strategies together, so you can do the things that matter most, with the ones who matter most. And we'll be there to guide you every step of the way. Choose a career where changing someone else’s life for the better is also life-changing for you – personally, professionally, and financially.

Are you looking for more fulfillment from your career? Are you starting to think about a job change? Now’s the time to consider Northwestern Mutual.

Here at Northwestern Mutual Mississippi, our financial professionals help clients reach their goals by developing and implementing financial plans to show clients where they are today, plan where they want to go tomorrow and provide the financial tools and support to help them get there.

Sounds exciting and scary all at the same time? Don’t worry, we don’t expect you to know everything on day one. That’s why you’ll receive in‑depth training and partner with industry experts until you’re ready to do it on your own.

• A culture that promotes diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, recognition, and rewards.
• The ability to positively impact someone else's life.
• Personalized mentoring and Award‑Winning training program with stipends.
• Backing by Northwestern Mutual, an industry leader with a proven track record of success.

Many people (50 percent) find their calling in financial services after working in other industries. Wondering if you’d be a good fit? See how many of the characteristics below match up to you:

• You know how to connect with people, building personal, trusted relationships.
• Financial planning is interesting to you.
• You’re a driven person who’s committed to succeeding.
• You’re ready to earn more for your hard work.
• You're ready to live the life you want, both personally and professionally.

Years 1-4 | $64,176 - $328,112

Years 5+ | $410,872 - $1,555,082

Beyond exceptional income potential, you'll also have access to a comprehensive benefits package:

• Leadership and Development Opportunities
• Funding for Licensing, Credentialing and Continuing Education
• Life and Disability Insurance

We are looking for individuals with different backgrounds and work experience, including but not limited to: financial services, business development, hospitality, banking, sales, marketing, management, educators, athletics, legal, communications, real estate, entrepreneurs, military veterans, and community influencers. A degree from a four‑year college or university is preferred. It’s also a plus if you have strong interpersonal skills, grit, motivation, and are a self‑starter.

Emily King, Talent Acquisition Specialist

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years. Through a distinctive, comprehensive planning approach including both insurance and investments, we empower people to be financially confident. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and leading‑edge technology to best serve our clients.

With $399 billion in total assets, $41 billion in revenues, and over $2.5 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 5.2 million people who rely on us for life, disability income and long‑term care insurance, annuities, brokerage, and advisory services. The company has more than $400 billion of investments owned by its clients and held or managed through its wealth management and investment services businesses.

• One of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” in our industry (FORTUNE® Magazine, 2026)
• Best Places to Work #21 (Glassdoor, 2026)
• TIME's America’s Best Financial Services (Time Magazine, 2026)