Financial Planning Consultant

Job Description

Are you looking for a career that combines relationship-building, entrepreneurship, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people's lives?

As a Financial Planning Consultant with Northwestern Mutual, you'll help individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions through personalized financial planning. You'll work closely with clients to understand their goals, develop strategies, and provide guidance that helps them build financial security and confidence for the future.

Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent graduate, or exploring a career change, our award-winning training and development program will give you the tools, mentorship, and support needed to build a successful practice.

What You'll Do:

Build Relationships

• Develop meaningful connections within your community and establish trusted relationships with clients. Help individuals and families navigate important financial decisions throughout their lives.

Deliver Financial Guidance

• Assist clients in creating personalized strategies for wealth accumulation, risk management, retirement planning, education funding, and financial protection.

Grow Your Expertise

• Receive comprehensive training, licensing support, ongoing coaching, and access to industry-leading resources that help you develop into a trusted financial professional.

Build Your Own Practice

• Operate with the flexibility and independence of a business owner while leveraging the support, technology, brand, and resources of Northwestern Mutual.

Areas of Financial Planning

• Investment and Advisory Services
• Retirement Planning
• Asset Protection
• Income Protection
• Education Funding
• Estate and Trust Planning
• Business Planning and Risk Management
• Wealth Accumulation Strategies

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance-based earnings
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Support for insurance and securities licensing
• Access to experienced leaders and industry mentors
• Full comprehensive benefits
• Retirement package and pension plan

Ideal Backgrounds

We are interested in individuals who have demonstrated success in:

• Sales or business development
• Client-facing or relationship management roles
• Leadership positions
• Athletics or competitive environments
• Military service
• Education, coaching, or mentoring
• Entrepreneurship

Why Northwestern Mutual?

For over 165 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped clients achieve financial security through a comprehensive planning approach. As a Financial Planning Consultant, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career, create lasting client relationships, and make a positive impact in your community while growing your own business.