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Northwestern Mutual

Financial Representative, Professional Development Track

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A Training and Development Specialist directs education or staff training programs for a company, such as large firms or distributorships, or private post-secondary educational providers.

$65,061 / year median in New York

-1% projected decline

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Financial Representative, Professional Development Track at Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative, Professional Development Track at Northwestern Mutual in Roosevelt, New York Posted in about 15 hours ago.

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full-time Northwestern Mutual, Garden City Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual's Garden City office is seeking disciplined, coachable, growth-oriented professionals who want to build a long-term career in financial planning and client advising. This is not a traditional salaried corporate role. It is a professional development environment designed for individuals who want to build a respected practice, develop meaningful client relationships, and grow into a business owner and trusted advisor over time. Our advisors work with individuals, families, and business owners to create long-term financial plans centered around protection, wealth accumulation, retirement planning, investment management, and legacy planning. More importantly, they build careers grounded in trust, consistency, professionalism, and impact. The people who tend to thrive in our office are emotionally mature, highly coachable, self-directed, and willing to stay consistent through difficult early growth. Many come from backgrounds in athletics, leadership, education, business development, sales, entrepreneurship, or other performance-oriented environments. What the First Year Looks Like The first year is demanding, developmental, and highly relationship driven. Success in this career requires consistency, accountability, and the ability to stay committed through repetition, prospecting activity, and skill development. You will not be expected to figure it out alone. Our Garden City office provides a structured development environment that includes:

  • One-on-one mentorship
  • Weekly coaching and accountability
  • Professional development sessions
  • Licensing and exam support
  • Real-time field development
  • Structured business planning
  • A clear progression path through your first ninety days and beyond We believe strong advisors are developed intentionally over time through coaching, repetition, standards, and real-world experience. What We Look For This career may be a strong fit for someone who:
  • Builds trust and relationships naturally
  • Follows through consistently on commitments
  • Responds well to coaching and accountability
  • Wants meaningful autonomy and ownership over time
  • Is motivated by growth, challenge, and professional development
  • Is resilient under pressure and willing to work through discomfort
  • Wants to build a long-term career rather than simply find another job You do not need prior experience in finance to succeed here.

Many successful advisors in our office began their careers in entirely different industries. What matters more is discipline, consistency, professionalism, and the willingness to learn. Licensing and Development Northwestern Mutual sponsors licensing and professional development, including:

  • NYS Life, Accident & Health licensing
  • Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)
  • Series 6 or Series 7
  • Series 63
  • Ongoing professional education and credential development Compensation and Career Path This is a commission-based career with startup support available during the early stages of development.

The role is designed for individuals seeking long-term upside, professional independence, and the opportunity to build an enduring practice over time. Successful advisors who remain committed to the process often build:

  • Long-term client relationships
  • Significant professional autonomy
  • Respected community presence
  • A credentialed advisory practice
  • Leadership and mentorship opportunities
  • Meaningful income growth tied directly to performance and consistency Why Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual combines the backing of a Fortune 100 company with the entrepreneurial opportunity of building your own practice.
The company is recognized for:
  • Industry-leading financial strength
  • Long-term stability
  • Nationally recognized training and development
  • Comprehensive planning capabilities
  • Investment and insurance solutions
  • Strong advisor support infrastructure
  • A longstanding reputation for client trust Location Candidates must be local to Garden City, New York.
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Full-time Compensation:

Performance-based with startup support available