HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO BE YOUR OWN BUSINESS OWNER WITH FULL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROVIDED?
WHERE NO ONE EVER PUTS A CAP ON YOUR EARNINGS OR LEADERSHIP GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES?
A BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF BUT NOT BY YOURSELF!
Income Growth Opportunity - Income Figures for OUR WEST HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM
Average vs Top 25%
Year 1 -4 – Average - $106,000 - $202,000
Top 25% - $223,328
Top 10% - $515,608
Year 5+ - Average - $464,694
Top 25% - $1.2 Mil
Top 10% - $1.8 Mil
Overall Advisor
Average Productions
Average - $322,642
Top 25% - $978,924
Top 10% - $1.5 Mil
*West Hartford Network Office Productions 2025/Gross Revenue
Choose a career where changing someone else’s life for the better is also life-changing for you – personally, professionally, and financially.
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Are you looking for more fulfillment from your career? Are you starting to think about a job change? What BETTER TIME THAN THIS VERY MOMENT!
Recognized by FORTUNE as one of the "World's Most Admired" companies, we have been among the leaders in the financial services industry for 167 years and have a proven track record of financial success.
Recent Awards and Accolades:
FORTUNE 500 MOST ADMIRED MOST TRUSTED
. #7 J. D. Powers 2024 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study
. 195 Advisors named 2025 Forbes' Top Wealth Advisors
Best-in-State List
. 18 Advisors rank on latest Barron's Top 1,200 List
· Unsurpassed Financial Strength with total company assets of $290 billion.
· 96% of policy owners stay year after year.
· Top 10 Independent Broker-Dealer. Financial Advisor Magazine.
· $366 billion client assets held or managed
· The largest direct provider of life insurance in the US.
· 5.1+ million total clients.
· Industry leader with expected historic dividend payout of $9.2 Billion dollars to their clients for 2026.
Expected 2026 dividend payout of $9.2 Billion dollars, breaking all historic company records.
Our financial professionals help clients reach their goals by developing and Overview:
Becoming a Financial Advisor
Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is a unique opportunity to start a business where you can help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. On your path to becoming a financial advisor, you start as a financial advisor focused on client-building and obtaining licenses. Our award-winning training programs equip you with the education, skill-building, and development strategies you need to be successful in building a financial planning practice that focuses on:
Planning Experience · Asset & Income Protection · Education Funding · Investment & Advisory Services · Trust Services · Retirement Solutions · Business Needs Analysis
Northwestern Mutual’s proprietary planning software helps you educate your clients and deliver holistic financial plans—including investments for growth, insurance for protection, and annuities for guaranteed income in retirement—that helps you have a bigger impact on your clients and community. Becoming a business owner allows you to shape your workday around your life and achieve uncapped earning potential through a performance-based compensation structure.
We believe there’s more than one way to start, build, and grow your practice. As an entrepreneur, you can build your business in a way that aligns with your long-term vision and goals like opening an office, joining a sophisticated team, or becoming an advanced advisor.
Responsibilities:
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
- Manage your client’s financial plans to help them achieve their goals
- Grow relationships with clients to support them through every stage of life
Training, licensing & designations
Northwestern Mutual has been recognized for maintaining one of the best-trained sales forces in the country. We are committed to your continued training and development throughout your career. That starts with our award-winning curriculum designed to support your first three years in the business. In the program, you’ll hear from industry experts, learn the art of client acquisition to drive longevity in the career, and have access to our national network of tenured financial advisors to learn the business through first-hand experience.
We provide support for all licensing requirements.
Northwestern Mutual provides pre-payment/reimbursement* for course tuition fees and books.
Compensation & Benefits
- Performance-based earnings and revenue1:
- Average advisor annual earnings of $61K-$119K (based on 2018-2024 company average for representatives in the first 3 years)
- Top 25% advisor annual earnings of $137K-$250K (based on 2018-2024 company data for top quartile advisors in the first 3 years)
- Additional income structure to support training and early development
- Renewal income earned for continued client support and policy management
- Bonus programs and expense allowances
- Support for insurance licensing
- Tuition support for all educational certifications
- Fully company-funded retirement package and pension plan
- Competitive and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
- Parental benefits at every stage of family planning #LI-Onsite
Qualifications:
You could be right for this opportunity if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree/Associate's Degree
- Entrepreneurial ambitions to be a business owner
- History of success in relationship-building or client-facing roles
- Excellent time-management skills
- Desire for continuous learning and collaboration
- Proficient critical thinking skills
- Strong communicator
- Strong sense of motivation and drive
- Permanent residency in the United States
Sounds exciting and scary all at the same time? Don’t worry, we don’t expect you to know everything on day one. That’s why you’ll receive in-depth training and partner with industry experts until you’re ready to do it on your own.
THIS CAREER OFFERS YOU:
· The ability to positively impact someone else's life.
· Personalized mentoring and award-winning training.
· Backed by a company of success!
CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF HELPING OTHERS REACH THEIR FINANCIAL GOALS?
Many people (50 percent) find their calling in financial services after working in other industries. Wondering if you’d be a good fit? See how many of the characteristics below match up to you:
· You know how to connect with people, building personal, trusted relationships.
· Financial planning is interesting to you.
· You’re a driven person who’s committed to succeeding.
· You’re ready to earn more for your hard work.
· You enjoy helping people make more informed, confident decisions.
· You're ready to live the life you want, both personally and professionally.
A CAREER WITH ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES
This career includes a "Training Allowance Program" based commission plan for our advisors in their beginning years which also includes an Activity Stipend the first year as an added financial boost! There is NO CAP on the amount you can potentially earn during this time period!
Beyond income, you'll also have access to a comprehensive benefits package:
· Comprehensive medical insurance/optical and dental
· Two fully funded retirement plans-Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution, both funded 100%
· Life and disability insurance
· Health Insurance care
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:
- As business owners, Financial Advisors at Northwestern Mutual help their clients live more and worry less through our personalized approach to financial planning. They spend their days acquiring clientele and delivering financial solutions with help from our industry-leading training, mentors, and products. Discover your earning potential, craft a workday around your life, and make an impact every day. Here, hard work pays off.
- Our award-winning training equips even inexperienced financial professionals with the education, skill-building, and development strategies needed to be successful and confident in this career. With additional access to nationwide mentors and leaders, we will surround you with resources to help you gain financial expertise, including but not limited to: Planning Experience - Asset & Income Protection - Education Funding - Investment & Advisory Services - Trust Services - Retirement Solutions - Business Needs Analysis Responsibilities: As a Financial Advisor, you have the opportunity to:
- Build—Work to build a client base by growing relationships with your network and develop knowledge of Northwestern Mutual financial products and market trends.
- Educate—Educate yourself beyond training through sponsored licensing and registration as well as ongoing development. Use proprietary technology, reporting tools, and illustrations to educate clients on potential plans.
- Influence— Present clients with the opportunity to protect and prosper, then drive clients to action through expert perspective, influence, and recommendations.
- Own—Take ownership of development and management of the business as you master your craft and build a team. Review and maintain client financial plans, continuing to provide optimal advice for your clients’ needs.
Here at Northwestern Mutual, we believe there’s more than one way to build, grow, and transition your practice. As an entrepreneur with opportunities to become a specialist, lean into leadership, or join a team, you’ll find the growth that fits your vision and your business.
Compensation & Benefits
- Performance-based earnings and revenue
- Additional income structure to support training and early development
- Renewal income earned for continued client support and policy management
- Bonus programs and expense allowances
- Support for all of your additional licensing requirements
- NM-Funded Retirement Package and Pension Plan
- Competitive and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
- Parental benefits at every stage of family planning
You could be right for this opportunity if you have:
- 4-year degree/associates degree; or equivalent professional work experience
- Entrepreneurial ambitions
- History of success in relationship-building or client-facing roles
- Excellent time-management skills
- Desire for continuous learning and collaboration
- Proficient critical thinking and communication competencies
- Permanent residency in the United States
About Us
For over 167 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives. Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients. Our Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors1 for income tax purposes, and a statutory employee for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes. As a company, we value an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.
Why join Northwestern Mutual:
- Fortune 500 company - MOST ADMIRED MOST TRUSTED (2026)
- Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2025)
- Top 10 US Independent Broker-Dealers
- #1 Amongst Life Insurers Most Admired Companies for Financial Soundness, Quality of Products/Services, and Use of Corporate Assets
- Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2025)
- $366 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries, including Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC), Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (Investment Brokerage Services), a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and member of FINRA and SIPC, and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (Investment Advisory Services), a federal savings bank. NM and its subsidiaries are in Milwaukee, WI.1 Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives are Independent Contractors whose income is based on production. If offered to apply for approval of a contract to become a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative, a national criminal background check is required. Should the background check results provide information which would not allow someone to work for Northwestern Mutual, approval for contract will be withdrawn.2 Ranking for Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC based on total 2022 AUM. Sources:
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries, including Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC), Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (Investment Brokerage Services), a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and member of FINRA and SIPC, and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (Investment Advisory Services), a federal savings bank. NM and its subsidiaries are in Milwaukee, WI.1 Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives are Independent Contractors whose income is based on production. If offered to apply for approval of a contract to become a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative, a national criminal background check is required. Should the background check results provide information which would not allow someone to work for Northwestern Mutual, approval for contract will be withdrawn.2 Ranking for Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC based on total 2022 AUM. Sources: Financial Advisor magazine, April 2023.3 To determine the best-regarded companies in more than 50 industries, FORTUNE asked executives, directors, and analysts to rate enterprises in their own industry on nine criteria. Details at fortune.com4 Combined client assets of NMIS and NMWMC as of June 30, 2023Posted Salary Range: USD $70,000.00 - USD ts to rate enterprises in their own industry on nine criteria. Details at fortune.com4 Combined client assets of NMIS and NMWMC as of June 30, 2023Posted Salary Range: USD $70,000.00 - USD dependent care reimbursement accounts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $102,345.00 - $375,765.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
