Financial Sales / Advisor - Career Changers Encouraged

While many companies are downsizing, Northwestern Mutual is thriving - 2025 was the best year in 169-year history. The demand for wealth management and financial planning tends to increase during economic downturns and we're growing our team of Financial Advisors to meet that demand.

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

A new Financial Advisor is typically a career changer who has hit a ceiling in their current industry, desires a more stable work environment and wants to be control of their career trajectory. They possess an entrepreneurial spirit, history of success in business development or sales, strong self-motivation, a high standard of ethics, and desires to make a meaningful impact on people's lives.

We have had people transition from sales or client facing roles in many industries - medical device, pharmaceutical sales, recruiting, software sales, solar, manufacturing, and fitness/personal training. We provide ample training to get career changers up and running!

As a Financial Advisor, you will:

• Grow your client base by making new connections, maintaining a strong referral network, and providing a great client experience
• Build personalized, holistic financial plans tailored to every client's unique needs including insurance, investments, wealth management, education planning, retirement planning
• Manage your client's financial plans to help them achieve their goals long term
• Grow relationships with clients to support them through every stage of life

Desired Skills and Experience:

• BA or BS degree from a four-year institution preferred
• Prior sales and/or business experience preferred and possess a history of personal and professional success.
• Prior financial services experience not needed -- extensive training platform provided. xhyhwjd

While you help provide financial security to your clients, Northwestern Mutual is committed to offering its financial advisors a comprehensive compensation and benefits program which includes:

• Uncapped Income Potential
• Control of your own calendar and office cadence
• Leadership Opportunities
• Fully paid sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing
• Robust development bonuses in the first year to aid as you launch your business
• Expense Allowance
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage subsidized by the Company
• Retirement Package and Pension Plan
• Group Life and Disability Income Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account

On average, our first-year advisors are making about $80,000, top 25% is 125-150, top 10% is $200, 250+ in your first year.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92101