Why Northwestern Mutual?
We are seeking highly motivated, entrepreneurial leaders with a passion for making a difference. Our Financial Advisors enjoy the autonomy of running their own business while leveraging the resources and support of a proven industry leader. Here, your success is directly tied to your efforts, allowing you to realize your full earning potential, design a work-life balance that suits you, and make a lasting impact on your clients and community.
Role and Responsibilities
Our advisors build long-term relationships with clients, guiding them to achieve their financial goals through comprehensive planning. Your expertise will span risk management, estate planning, investment and debt management, retirement planning, and more. You will have the flexibility to specialize, lead teams, or collaborate with other top advisors, aligning your career growth with your personal vision.
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
- A 4-year degree or equivalent professional experience
- Entrepreneurial drive and ambition
- Proven success in relationship-building or client-facing roles
- Strong time-management and critical thinking skills
- Commitment to continuous learning and collaboration
- Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship
Compensation Averages: (Uncapped Potential)
- Year 1 = $50,000+ (Take advantage of launch program during year 1 earning up to $29,500 on top of commission earned)
- Years 2-5 = $100,000+
- Years 5+ = $300,000-$500,000+ (Let's discuss!)
Beyond income, you'll enjoy an elite benefits package:
- Competitive and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
- Additional income structure to support training and early development
- NM-Funded Retirement Package and Pension Plan
- Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
- Reimbursement for insurance licensing, SIE, Series 6, Series 63, CFP®, and ongoing education
- Parental benefits at every stage of family planning
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent care reimbursement
- Financial planning services
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday (Business Owner Mindset)
Work setting:
- In-person at the Fairview Heights, IL location
- In the field
