Transition Your Teaching Skills into Financial Services with Banderman Financial Group of Northwestern Mutual:
- Leverage Your Communication Expertise: Educators could excel in financial services because they have the confidence and communication skills needed to guide clients through important decisions that can shape their financial futures.
- Build Lifelong Relationships: While educators often lose touch with students as they move into new life stages, financial services could allow you to maintain close, long-term relationships with clients, helping them at every stage of life.
- See the Impact of Your Work: Just as you’ve witnessed the difference you made in the classroom, this career could offer the chance to see how your guidance positively affects clients’ lives, both now and in the future.
- Achieve Greater Rewards: Transitioning into financial services could offer not only a more rewarding career path but often greater financial opportunities as well.
Our thriving office is located at: 10805 Sunset Office Dr, Suite 100, Sunset Hills, MO 63127. Team members are expected to be in the office most days each week for hands-on training and support.
Meet Our Team:
Matt Banderman - Managing Director:
- What a Journey: Rising from intern in college to Managing Director, Matt's journey at Northwestern Mutual is a testament to dedication and excellence.
- Top-Tier Financial Expertise: With over 20 years of experience, Matt boasts thirteen Million Dollar Roundtable qualifications, ranking among the world's top advisors.
- Family & Sports: Beyond finance, Matt is a dedicated father of two daughters and a son, sharing his passion for sports and personal development.
- Diversity Champion: Committed to diversity and community impact, Matt serves on influential boards, shaping an inclusive office of thriving professionals.
Tom Simon - Financial Advisor:
- Background: Played golf at Mizzou, now a scratch golfer & Evans Scholar!
- Passions: Building his own team, winning charity golf tourneys, and being a dad.
- Secret Weapon: A knack for leading with vision and commitment to growth.
- Time with our team: 12+ years.
Alan Metzger - Financial Advisor:
- Background: Former Accountant for a construction company, with 16 years of experience before joining Northwestern Mutual.
- Personal Passions: Avid sports fan (baseball, basketball, football), enjoys golfing, pickleball, racquetball, and snow skiing, and watching his three kids’ activities in dance, football, and basketball.
- Time with our Team: 10 years as a Financial Advisor, with 25 years as a client.
Claudia Zimny - Director of Recruitment:
- Background: Business Management graduate from UMSL, with recruiting experience since 2023.
- Community and Hobbies: Loves the outdoors, active in her church, enjoys reading, and spending time with her family in St. Louis.
- Time with our Team: Joined in 2024.
Learn more about Banderman Financial Group by following these links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-banderman-clf®-08757578/ https://www.facebook.com/NorthwesternMutualSaintLouis
About Us: At Banderman Financial Group, we are guided by a strong foundation of faith, fun, family, growth, grit, and gratitude. Our passion is centered on improving lives, protecting dreams, and building meaningful legacies. Our mission is to help people define, build, and truly enjoy their lives, because while financial planning can be complex, we believe it should never feel overwhelming. We walk alongside our clients, navigating challenges and seizing opportunities together, all while fostering a culture where values, purpose, and growth come together.
Follow this link to hear why Financial Advisor, Jamie Mannarelli is so passionate about her career at Northwestern Mutual: https://youtu.be/7SlQuS7AOgQ
Position Responsibilities for a Financial Advisor:
- Educate clients on financial planning and insurance solutions.
- Provide excellent customer service and build lasting relationships.
- Collaborate with a local supportive team.
Position Requirements:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Goal-oriented with a desire to succeed.
- Life and health insurance license and certifications (or willingness to obtain).
Position Perks:
- Significant bonus opportunity commensurate with outcomes
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Ongoing professional development
- Local culture of support and positive recognition
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Matthew Banderman is a General Agent of NM. Managing Directors are not in legal partnership with each other, NM, or its subsidiaries.
