Financial/Wealth Management Advisor

Becoming an Advisor

Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is an opportunity to help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. As a financial advisor, you will:

• Grow your client base by making new connections, maintaining a strong referral networks, and providing a great client experience
• Build personalized, holistic financial plans tailored to every client’s unique needs
• Manage your client’s financial plans to help them achieve their goals
• Grow relationships with clients to support them through every stage of life

Our award-winning training programs equip you with the education, skill-building, and development strategies you need to be successful 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.

Training, licensing & designations

Northwestern Mutual has been recognized for maintaining one of the best-trained advising 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Advisor annual earnings of $82K-$250K (years 1-3)
• Enhanced income structure to support training and early development
• Renewal income earned for continued client support and financial management
• Bonus programs and expense allowances
• Support for insurance licensing, Securities Industry Essentials®, Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, and more
• Certified Financial Planner® licensing support
• Fully company-funded retirement package and pension plan
• Competitive and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
• Parental benefits at every stage of family planning

You could be right for this opportunity if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• A background in finance, marketing, business development, or athletics
• History of success in relationship-building or client-facing roles
• Excellent time-management skills
• Desire for continuous learning and collaboration
• Proficient critical thinking skills
• Strong communicator
• Strong sense of motivation and drive
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

About Northwestern Mutual

For over 165 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.

Our tailored, integrated approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.

As a company, we value an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

Why join Northwestern Mutual:

• Top 5 US Independent Broker-Dealers
• Unsurpassed financial strength with total company assets of $366 billion
• Recognized for Financial Soundness, Quality of Products/Services, Social Responsibility, and Quality of Management
• Fortune 500® company (2025) – Ranked 109th
• Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2023)
• Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2023)
• 2024 Training APEX Award winner

Northwestern Mutual has been helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve financial security for over 165 years. As a Fortune 150 company, we combine a personalized, relationship-based approach with a full suite of financial planning services—including investments, risk management, and wealth strategies.

Our advisors build practices centered on long-term client relationships and are supported by a strong training platform, experienced leadership, and a network of high-performing professionals. In Connecticut, many of our advisors have been recognized on Forbes Best-in-State rankings, reflecting a commitment to thoughtful planning and trusted guidance.