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Financial Advisor

$60k - $80k
Full-time

Northwestern Mutual

Recognized by FORTUNE as one of the “World’s Most Admired” companies, Northwestern Mutual has been among the leaders in the financial services industry for nearly 160 years and has a proven track record of financial success.

Our Northwestern Mutual Chicagoland offices are seeking professionals to join our growing financial practice. Our Financial Representatives 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. No finance experience necessary, our training program will provide the building blocks for starting your business!

We are looking for individuals with the following experience and characteristics:

  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and coachable
  • Excellent communicator and relationship builder
  • Ability to work independently with a go-getter mindset
  • Driven to succeed and are motivated to help others
  • History of success in previous career or college degree
  • History of sales experience preferred

What do we offer you?

  • Award-winning training program
  • Personalized mentorship
  • Growth, development, and leadership opportunities
  • Continuing education
  • A culture that promotes diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, recognition, and rewards.
  • Flexibility and work life balance
  • Uncapped earning potential
  • Licensing sponsorship (Insurance License & Securities Licenses)

Compensation:

Earn compensation through stipends, commissions, bonuses, repeat business and client retention. It allows you to control what you earn at any given time in your career. To give you an idea, our financial professionals are making on average about $60-80K in their first year, and there is potential for much more.

Average Financial Representative compensation range:

  • Year 1 | $60,000 - $120,000+
  • Year 5 | $220,000 - $400,000+
  • Year 10 | $500,000 - $1,250,000+

Beyond income, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Two company funded retirement accounts including a pension
  • Life and Disability insurance

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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