Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$61k–$250k/yr
Overview Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is a unique opportunity to start a business where you can help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. On your path to becoming a financia…
Skills: Financial Planning, Client Acquisition, Relationship Building, Time Management, Critical Thinking
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$61k–$250k/yr
Overview Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is a unique opportunity to start a business where you can help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. On your path to becoming a financia…
Skills: Financial Planning, Client Acquisition, Relationship Building, Time Management, Critical Thinking
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$58k–$107k/yr
Application Deadline: 08/30/2026 Address: 6556 N Sheridan Road Job Family Group: Retail Banking Sales & Service Guides, directs, and coaches employees to deliver exceptional service to BMO customers and prospects. Unders…
Skills: Retail Banking, Team Leadership, Business Development, Financial Advising, Customer Relationship Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$61k–$250k/yr
Overview Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is a unique opportunity to start a business where you can help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. On your path to becoming a financia…
Skills: Financial Planning, Client Acquisition, Relationship Building, Time Management, Critical Thinking
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$61k–$250k/yr
Overview Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is a unique opportunity to start a business where you can help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. On your path to becoming a financia…
Skills: Financial Planning, Client Acquisition, Relationship Building, Time Management, Critical Thinking
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$61k–$250k/yr
Overview Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is a unique opportunity to start a business where you can help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. On your path to becoming a financia…
Skills: Financial Planning, Client Acquisition, Relationship Building, Time Management, Critical Thinking
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$114k–$143k/yr
About Us Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people. Dyson launched in the US in 2002, and since then operations have grown expo…
Skills: Financial Modeling, FP&A, Cost Analytics, Forecasting, Variance Analysis
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$61k–$250k/yr
Overview Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is a unique opportunity to start a business where you can help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. On your path to becoming a financia…
Skills: Financial Planning, Client Acquisition, Relationship Building, Time Management, Critical Thinking
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$500/hr–$1k
Overview College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Ou…
Skills: Prospecting, Networking, Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Client Relationship Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$500/hr–$1k
Overview College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Ou…
Skills: Prospecting, Networking, Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Client Relationship Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$500/hr–$1k
Overview College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Ou…
Skills: Prospecting, Networking, Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Time Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$500/hr–$1k
Overview College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Ou…
Skills: Prospecting, Networking, Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Time Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$500/hr–$1k
Overview College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Ou…
Skills: Prospecting, Networking, Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Time Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$500/hr–$1k
Overview College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Ou…
Skills: Prospecting, Networking, Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Time Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$60k–$75k/yr
About HUB In a rapidly changing world, HUB advises businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. As one of the world’s largest insurance brokers, our focus is dedicated to providing our customers with …
Skills: Account Management, Claims Management, Underwriting Services, Policy Processing, Insurance Coverage Analysis
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$185k/yr
Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, t…
Skills: Business Development, Client Experience Branding, Client Management, Client Solutions Advisory, Relationship Building
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$160k–$225k/yr
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients acceler…
Skills: Oracle Cloud ERP Financials, Solution Architecture, Functional Design, Business Process Optimization, Stakeholder Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients acceler…
Skills: Internal Audit, AML Compliance, BSA Compliance, OFAC Compliance, Risk Assessment
LegoraChicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$225k–$325k/yr
About Us Legora is redefining how legal work gets done. Not built for lawyers, built with them. We work alongside the world’s best legal teams, who expect excellence, precision, and speed, and we hold ourselves to the sa…
Skills: Tax Structuring, Legal Advisory, Legal Operations, Generative AI, Product Demonstrations
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$102k–$141k/yr
To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing ag…
Skills: ServiceNow, IT Asset Management, IT Service Management, CMDB, SAMPro
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Grow a client base through networking and referrals to provide personalized, holistic financial plans. Manage these plans over time to help clients achieve their unique financial goals across various life stages.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship. Success in client-facing roles and the ability to obtain specific insurance and securities licenses are required.
Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is a unique opportunity to start a business where you can help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. On your path to becoming a financial advisor, you start as a financial representative focused on client-building and obtaining licenses. Our award-winning training programs equip you with the education, skill-building, and development strategies you need to be successful in building a financial planning practice that focuses on:
Planning Experience · Asset & Income Protection · Education Funding · Investment & Advisory Services · Trust Services · Retirement Solutions · Business Needs Analysis
Northwestern Mutual’s proprietary planning software helps you educate your clients and deliver holistic financial plans—including investments for growth, insurance for protection, and annuities for guaranteed income in retirement—that helps you have a bigger impact on your clients and community. Becoming a business owner allows you to shape your workday around your life and achieve uncapped earning potential through a performance-based compensation structure.
We believe there’s more than one way to start, build, and grow your practice. As an entrepreneur, you can build your business in a way that aligns with your long-term vision and goals like opening an office, joining a sophisticated team, or becoming an advanced advisor.
As a financial advisor, you will:
Northwestern Mutual has been recognized for maintaining one of the best-trained sales forces in the country. We are committed to your continued training and development throughout your career. That starts with our award-winning curriculum designed to support your first three years in the business. In the program, you’ll hear from industry experts, learn the art of client acquisition to drive longevity in the career, and have access to our national network of tenured financial advisors to learn the business through first-hand experience.
To become a financial advisor, you must obtain the following licenses: Life/Accident & Health Certifications, Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), and Series 6, 7, and 63. Northwestern Mutual provides pre-payment/reimbursement* for course tuition fees and books.
Our Financial Advisors are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors3 for income tax purposes, and a statutory employee for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries, including Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC), Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (Investment Brokerage Services), a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and member of FINRA and SIPC, and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (Investment Advisory Services), a federal savings bank. NM and its subsidiaries are in Milwaukee, WI.
*Individuals are required to have a minimum of three years of service at Northwestern Mutual to qualify for the designation pre-payment and reimbursement program.
1No level of income is guaranteed. As used here, “revenue” includes exclusively First Year and Renewal Commissions, Bonuses, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company commissions and fees, Strategic Employee Benefits Services commissions, and Expense Allowances. Data uses average revenue from 2018-2023; included revenue was positive and not equal to 0 and earned by full time, active Financial Representatives producing for the entire year each of the years data was used. First year range is $271.73 - $2,923,976.22. Source: Northwestern Mutual, 2024
2Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
3Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives are Independent Contractors whose income is based on production. If offered to apply for approval of a contract to become a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative, a national criminal background check is required. Should the background check results provide information which would not allow someone to work for Northwestern Mutual, approval for contract will be withdrawn.
At Northwestern Mutual, our financial advisors are ready to meet you where you are and stay with you long-term. Get financial clarity with a people-first plan designed to uncover new opportunities and potential blind spots. The right time to plan is right now. With $265.0 billion in assets under management, $28.1 billion in revenues, and over $1.8 trillion in life insurance protection in force, we've served more than 4.5 million people through our life, disability income, and long-term care insurance, annuities, brokerage, advisory services, trust services, and discretionary portfolio management solutions. Our wealth management company and investment services manage over $125 billion in client assets. We're proud to support our growing field force of financial advisors across the country, as well as our corporate office employees in Milwaukee and New York. As we continue to grow, we believe diversity makes us stronger in shaping the future of financial security. Explore career opportunities with us: https://jobs.northwesternmutual.com/. Financial representatives and interns are independent contractors, not Northwestern Mutual employees. https://www.northwesternmutual.com/social-media-guidelines
Offices: 720 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4797, US
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