Make an Impact. Build a Business. Live Your Purpose.
At Northwestern Mutual–Asheville, our Financial Advisors help clients build financial security so they can live more and worry less. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to build your own business with the backing of a Fortune 100 company, industry-leading training, and a collaborative local office.
If you’re driven, entrepreneurial, and motivated by meaningful work, you’ll thrive here.
What You’ll Do
As a Financial Advisor, you’ll combine relationship-building with financial expertise to guide clients through life’s most important decisions:
Build
- Develop your own client base through networking, referrals, and community engagement
- Cultivate long-term relationships rooted in trust and personalized advice
- Stay current on financial markets, planning strategies, and Northwestern Mutual solutions
Advise
- Deliver comprehensive financial plans tailored to each client’s goals
- Provide guidance across:
- Insurance & income protection
- Investments & wealth management
- Retirement planning
- Education funding
- Estate & trust services
- Business planning solutions
Grow
- Continuously expand your expertise with licensing, certifications, and advanced training
- Access cutting-edge financial planning software and digital tools
- Partner with experienced mentors, specialists, and team members
Lead
- Operate like a business owner—set your schedule, define your goals, grow your clientele
- Build and potentially lead your own team as your practice expands
What We Provide
You don’t have to build a business alone—we invest in your growth from day one:
- Award-winning training program (industry-recognized, hands-on, and ongoing)
- Sponsorship for licenses and credentials, including:
- Life & Health Insurance License
- SIE, Series 6 & 63
- CFP® certification support
- Mentorship & coaching from top-performing advisors
- Access to advanced planning specialists (tax, investment, insurance, estate)
- Technology & CRM tools to run your business efficiently
- Flexible hybrid work environment
Compensation & Benefits
This is a performance-based opportunity with unlimited earning potential:
- Commission-based compensation + bonuses
- First-year support and development incentives
- Renewable (recurring) income
- Expense allowances and incentive programs
Income Potential (based on performance):
- Year 1–4: ~$73,468 – $254,000 +
- Year 5+: $594,911+ (Top performers exceed $1M+)
Additional Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life & disability income insurance
- Retirement package with pension plan options
- 401(k)
- Health savings & reimbursement accounts
- Family planning support
- Paid training & professional development
- Flexible schedule
What We’re Looking For
You may be a great fit if you have:
- A 4-year degree or equivalent professional experience
- Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build a business
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A track record of success in areas like:
- Sales
- Athletics
- Military service
- Client-facing roles
- Excellent time management and self-motivation
- A growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
Why Northwestern Mutual?
For over 165 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped clients achieve financial security through a holistic planning approach combining insurance and investments.
- Fortune 100 company
- Industry-leading financial strength
- Top-ranked independent broker-dealer network
- Recognized for diversity and workplace inclusion
- $200B+ in client assets under management
Our advisors are independent business owners backed by a powerful brand, giving you the freedom of entrepreneurship with the stability of an established firm.
Ready to Build Your Future?
If you’re looking for a career where **your effort directly drives your success—and your work truly impacts people’s lives—**this is it.
Apply today and start building a career with purpose, flexibility, and unlimited potential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $73,468.00 - $254,404.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Financial planning services
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- 1099 contract
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission only
- Commission pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Asheville, NC 28801
