Financial Advisor- Full Training & Development Program

Change your career while making an impact! Job description Our financial advisors at Northwestern Mutual 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. As you build your financial planning practice, you bring together the right insurance and investment strategies for clients to guide them 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. Have you ever thought of starting your own business but not sure how to get started? A successful advisor has typically reached a ceiling and is looking for a career change where they can translate their talents. They possess an entrepreneurial spirit, experience in business development or sales, strong self-motivation, interpersonal and communication skills, a high standard of ethics, and shows an interest in business or finance. The advisor career with Northwestern Mutual allows one the opportunity to: Strive to understand their clients' goals and visions to develop holistic financial solutions that put their clients on a path to financial success using tools such as retirement planning, insurance and investment services, estate planning, business planning, education funding, and employee benefits. We also provide guidance on basic financial literacy to help our clients achieve financial security long term. Maintain autonomy and flexibility to build their own practice while receiving support from our firm's exceptional network of financial specialists, fully paid training and educational programs, and mentoring opportunities. You are in business for yourself but not by yourself! Develop a career with NM that not only provides outstanding self-determined income potential but will more importantly provide the personal satisfaction of dramatically impacting the lives of others in a professional setting that emphasizes and values relationships and integrity.

Desired Skills and Experience:

BA or BS degree from a four-year institution preferred Candidate must be an accomplished communicator with strong verbal and written skills Prior sales and/or business experience preferred Candidate must also possess a history of personal and professional success Prior financial services experience not needed -- extensive training platform provided Total Rewards (Benefits) While you help provide financial security to your clients, Northwestern Mutual is committed to offering its financial advisors comprehensive compensation and benefits: Uncapped Income Potential Compensation in the form of commissions, residual income, incentive programs, training allowance, and bonuses Flexibility of your schedule - you determine your own calendar

Sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing:

Life, Accident & Health, SIE, Series 7, Series 63) Financial support provided for continued education and development (e.g. CFP, RICP, CLU, ChFC) Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Retirement Package; Pension Plan Leadership Opportunities Local and national recognition

ABOUT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for 169 years. Through a distinctive, whole-picture 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. Investing in

Our Community:

Partners with Helen DeVos Children's Hospital National Partner with Alex's Lemonade Stand - Foundation for Childhood Cancer Partners with Starlite Shores Family Camp Members of the Grand Rapids & West Coast Chambers Volunteer with Kid's Food Basket & Hand to

Hand Recent Awards and Accolades:

FORTUNE® 500

Rank:

No. 109 (2026) Best Places to Work (Glassdoor, 2026)

Financial Advisor Magazine:

Ranked 6th largest independent broker dealer (2026)

Forbes:

Earning top-five spot in InvestmentNews ranking (2026)

Forbes:

Over 100 advisors honored as "Best-In-State" by Forbes (2026)

Training Magazine:

MVP Award for developing and empowering over 22,000 advisors, leaders, interns, and teams (2026)

FORTUNE:

Recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" (2026)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

East Lansing, MI (Required)

Work Location:

In person