A Financial Planner or Investment Consultant advises clients on financial plans and investment strategies. Discusses the client's financial objectives, focusing on investment options and products. May be licensed to buy and sell financial products such as stocks and bonds.
Financial Consultant What if your next chapter was your best one? You've spent years mastering your craft in leading teams, building relationships, closing deals, or serving your community. Now imagine channeling that expertise into a career where your income reflects your effort, your schedule reflects your values, and your work genuinely changes lives. As a Financial Consultant with Northwestern Mutual, you won't just sell products, you'll build a practice. You'll develop deep, trusted relationships with clients and guide them through some of the most important financial decisions of their lives: protecting their families, growing their wealth, and securing their futures. Why Career Changers Thrive Here Nearly half of all financial consultants come from outside the industry — and that's not a coincidence. The skills that made you exceptional in your previous career are exactly what this role demands: the ability to connect with people, earn trust, communicate clearly, and drive results. We've built a launch model designed specifically for professionals making the leap: Paid training stipends to support you while you build your book of business Licensing and education reimbursement — we invest in your credentials Personalized mentorship from seasoned advisors who've made this transition themselves Award-winning training programs that meet you where you are on day one You don't need a finance degree. You need drive, integrity, and a genuine desire to help people. You Might Be a Great Fit If You… Built your career on relationships and trust Are motivated by performance and rewarded by results Want meaningful work — not just a paycheck Are ready to build something that's truly yours Have led others, navigated complexity, or thrived under pressure Want flexibility without sacrificing ambition We actively welcome professionals from: financial services, business development, hospitality, banking, sales, marketing, management, education, athletics, law, communications, real estate, entrepreneurship, military service, and community leadership. What You'll Earn & Enjoy Uncapped earning potential tied directly to your performance Flexible schedule with increasing autonomy as you grow Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Two funded pension plans Life and disability insurance Healthcare and dependent care reimbursement accounts Adoption assistance A clear path to building long-term, generational wealth — for yourself and your clients Backed by a Name That Opens Doors When you sit across from a client, you'll do it with the full weight of Northwestern Mutual behind you — one of the most trusted names in financial services. Fortune 97 company $399 billion in total company assets 97% policy owner retention rate year over year #1 among Life Insurers for Financial Soundness — FORTUNE® Most Admired Companies #1 in Corporate Assets and Quality of Management — FORTUNE® $404 billion in retail investment client assets held or managed $9.2 billion+ in dividends paid in 2026 — industry leading $500M+ given philanthropically through the Northwestern Mutual Foundation Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality — Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2025)
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives. The company prohibits discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, citizenship status or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$133,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): What has you interested in becoming a Financial Consultant? Ability to
