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Financial Representative | Track to Financial Advisor (Nationally Ranked Training Program)

Northwestern Mutual

Wilmington, CAInternship0-2 yearsNot Disclosed

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Job Description

Considering a career in the financial services industry? At Northwestern Mutual, our team of financial professionals build their career by helping individuals, families and businesses create clarity and confidence around achieving their financial goals through our planning process. Our financial professionals seek to understand their clients' goals and dreams in order to develop comprehensive financial solutions at the highest standard, that will help clients reach financial success. 

 

Here, you are backed by a Fortune 100 Company and have access to award-winning training, technology, planning tools and supportive mentors who will help you deliver expert advice to your clients. Be a part of a thriving, inclusive culture supporting every team member on their career path. 

 

Financial Advisor careers provide what many people desire professionally: 

  • Impact: Helping your client’s live life the way they want by implementing financial strategies to achieve their goals. 
  • Income: With unlimited earning potential, the career is very rewarding, securing your own financial dreams. 
  • Inter-dependence: You are in business for yourself, but not by yourself. Building a practice can create the flexibility and independence, balanced with quality services and support from your local office. 

Day-to-day: 

Developing your professional network; connecting with clients & client prospects 

Building rapport with prospects to understand in depth their financial goals, needs and concerns 

Developing recommendations and tailoring solutions to each client’s needs 

Collaborating with experts to develop financial acumen and expertise 

 

Career Options: 

Specialize in a certain field or specialty market and build your credentials 

Explore a variety of leadership paths while continuing your personal practice 

Teaming with other financial advisor practices 

 

Desired Skills and Experience 

We welcome both entry level and experienced financial advisors to actively develop their client base, credentials, and financial acumen with our firm. We are confident our training, coaching, mentorship, and development programs will get the right fit to succeed to their highest potentials. We are looking for individuals with: 

4-year College Degree or equivalent experience 

Prior sales and/or business development experience preferred 

Entrepreneurial mindset 

Strong interpersonal management skills required 

Strong communication skills required 

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

Exceptional income potential 

Comprehensive & competitive medical coverage 

Two company-funded retirement plans (pension plan and 401k plan) 

Group life and disability income insurance 

Flex Programs 

Childcare/Eldercare 

Paternity Leave 

 

COMPANY ACCOLADES 

Northwestern Mutual is annually honored as one of the “WORLD’S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES" in the life insurance industry according to FORTUNE Magazine’s annual survey. Since 1983, FORTUNE magazine has surveyed industry executives and analysts 38 times to identify the companies that are among the “Most Admired" in their industry. 38 times, Northwestern Mutual has earned that distinction. 

Ranked among the "TOP 10 INDEPENDENT BROKER-DEALERS" as measured by total revenues by the leading investment industry publications: Financial Advisor magazine; Financial Planning magazine; Investment Advisor magazine. 

Northwestern Mutual is annually ranked as one of the “50 BEST COMPANIES TO SELL FOR" by Selling Power Magazine and recognized as the best company to sell for in the financial services industry. 

Northwestern Mutual has always received the highest financial strength ratings from all four major rating services: 

M. Best: A++ 

Fitch Ratings: AAA 

Standard & Poor’s: AAA 

Moody’s Investors Service: Aaa 

 

Job Type: Full-time 

Pay: $90,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year 

 

Benefits: 

  • Dental insurance 
  • Flexible schedule 
  • Health insurance 
  • Health savings account 
  • Life insurance 
  • Paid time off 
  • Parental leave 
  • Professional development assistance 
  • Referral program 
  • Retirement plan 
  • Vision insurance 

Education: 

  • Bachelor's (Required) 

Ability to Commute: 

  • Wilmington, DE (Required) 

Ability to Relocate: 

  • Wilmington, DE: Relocate before starting work (Required) 

Work Location: In person 


About The Company

Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual is here for what’s most important—helping families and businesses experience the freedom of financial security for over 160 years. Through our personalized, holistic approach, including both insurance and investments, we’re helping people make the most of life today, and for days to come. Through advisors who stay with you every step of the way, leading insights and technology, and digital-first experiences, we’re here to show our clients a better way to money. In managing $265.0 billion in assets, $28.1 billion in revenues, and more than $1.8 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual has had the privilege of being there for more than 4.5 million people who rely on us for life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, brokerage and advisory services, trust services, and discretionary portfolio management solutions. The company is trusted with more than $125 billion of client assets as a part of its wealth management company and investment services. We are strong supporters of our financial workforce nationwide as well as our home office professionals in Milwaukee, WI. We’re continuing to grow, and we believe diversity makes us stronger as we help shape the future of financial security. Help us get to know you by applying for open positions here: https://jobs.northwesternmutual.com/ Financial representatives and interns are independent contractors and not employees of Northwestern Mutual. https://www.northwesternmutual.com/social-media-guidelines

Company Size5000-10000
Founded1857
HeadquartersMilwaukee, WI
IndustryFinancial Services
TypePrivately Held
SpecialitiesTo learn about our company visit Northwestern Mutual's website at www.northwesternmutual.com

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