Financial Advisor Development Program
Northwestern Mutual
About the Role
This is an opportunity for individuals seeking to begin a career in financial services. Training is provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with new clients and maintain ongoing client relationships.
- Offer a diverse portfolio of financial products and services, including financial planning, investment management, insurance, and wealth management for high-net-worth clients.
- Serve as the primary contact for clients.
- Establish relationships with new clients through leads, referrals, and calls (New Business Development).
- Meet with clients to discuss financial planning, insurance, investment management, and other services (Client Financial Advisory).
- Deliver customized financial plans to help clients achieve their financial goals.
- Manage day-to-day client relationships.
Training & Development
- Prior financial services experience is not required – training is provided.
- Includes a 3-week training at the start of the position, introducing the portfolio of financial products and services and effective strategies.
- Work alongside an experienced Director who will serve as a mentor, allowing joint client work with a leader.
- Company sponsors licensing for SIE, Series 6, and Series 63.
- Support for insurance licensing (Life, Accident, & Health license).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in a client/customer-facing role (includes sales, client/investor relations, customer success, etc.).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must live in the Tri-State Area (commutable to Midtown Manhattan office).
- Must be able to commit to a full-time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm work schedule.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation is a combination of commissions, stipends, and bonuses. This is a performance-based pay structure with no cap on earnings.
- Average annual earnings of $61K-$119K (based on 2018-2023 company average for representatives in the first 3 years).
- Up to $2,000 in training stipends.
- Renewable income beginning in the second year.
- Bonus programs & expense allowances.
- Medical/dental/vision insurance; life and disability insurance; company-funded retirement pension plan.