Job Description
Job Description
THIS CAREER OFFERS YOU:
- Stipends for training and licensing to help you get started.
- The ability to positively impact someone else's life.
- Personalized mentoring and award-winning training programs.
- Backing by Northwestern Mutual, an industry leader with a proven track record of success.
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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.
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Performance-based earnings and revenue:
- Average advisor annual revenue in our Metro Detroit office for the year 2025: $539,133.
- Top 25% advisor annual revenue: $1,316,839.
- Top 10% advisor annual revenue: $1,977,243.
- Additional income structure provided to support training and early development.
- Renewal income earned for continued client support and policy management
- Bonus programs and expense allowances
- Support for insurance & investment licensing
- Certified Financial Planner® licensing support
- 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
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We want people with different backgrounds and work experience, including but not limited to: financial services, business development, hospitality, banking, sales, marketing, management, educators, athletics, legal, communications, real estate, entrepreneurs, military veterans, and community influencers. We hope you have a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from a four-year college or university. It’s also a plus if you have strong interpersonal skills, grit, motivation, and are a self-starter.
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About Northwestern Mutual:
- Top 5 US Independent Broker-Dealers
- 97% of clients stay with us year after year
- Total clients 5.1+ million
- Industry leader in total dividend payout – $8.2 billion as of 2025
- Unsurpassed financial strength with total company assets of $378 billion
- Ranked #1 in Corporate Assets, Financial Soundness, Quality of Products/Services, Long Term Investment Value, and Quality of Management
- Fortune 500® company
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Financial planning services
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance