Financial Advising Opportunity - with Full Training & Development Program

Entrepreneurship while making an impact.
This is a career shift that could change everything.

Things have changed in the past year, you’ve changed. You know your worth and are tired of working for someone else, being undervalued and micromanaged. You know that frustration you’re feeling? That inner voice telling you that your capable of more, to be bold, build something, make a difference in your community?

Make a career move that may redefine the way you think about work and the legacy you leave. If this or the below information resonates with you, submit your resume for consideration into our selection process.

If you’ve considered starting a business, this may what you’re looking for.
As a Financial Representative, you will work with individuals, families, and small businesses to help them protect and grow their financial future. The work you do is valuable, impactful and aligns with the values that we both share.

• Make an impact on the community, people’s lives, and the communities you care for by providing paths to financial stability and peace of mind.
• Benefit from a Nationally recognized Training and Development program with a well-defined leadership path that integrates education, experiential learning, and mentorship.
• Experience the power of independence and flexibility – with the freedom to live the life you want to live.
• Working for yourself alongside other driven, competitive, hardworking people who support you being your best every day.

How will you build your business? You will…

• Receive personalized coaching and market (client) development resources as well as financial support for professional designations and certifications.
• Establish impactful networks in the community and learn how to authentically build referral connections.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships (our average client relationship is over 40 years.)
• Provide customized financial strategies and solutions through factfinding and holistic financial planning.
• Broaden and deepen your skillset through ongoing professional development and joint work – experiential learning.
• The opportunity to design your roadmap to leadership and specialized roles.
• Be rewarded

Who do you need to be?

• Dependable, consistent, full of integrity and honesty.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• A driven, independent, self-motivated, and goal-oriented person.
• Growth minded, coachable with strong desire for long term success.

Who we are.

• Unsurpassed Financial Strength, Financial Ratings the highest in any industry
• Fortune’s 2025 Worlds Most Admired Companies, #1 in our class
• Top 5 Independent Broker-Dealer
• Ranked 112 on the esteemed FORTUNE 500 list
• $400 million + donated through the NM Foundation
• 455,000 hours donated toward Children’s Cancer Research
• Countless volunteer hours toward local initiatives
• A culture that promotes diversity, teamwork, work/life balance, recognition and rewards.

At Northwestern Mutual we believe that everyone deserves to spend their lives living’ and that a strong financial plan is the cornerstone for ensuring that reality! Financial security is not just something that happens in retirement but is an enabler for our clients to spend their life living!

Our teams of financial advisors across the nation embody these beliefs and are committed to helping clients reach their financial goals. With over 50% of American’s citing that their financial planning needs improvement, a career with Northwestern Mutual provides abundant opportunities to serve this growing need!

Recognized by FORTUNE as one of the "World's Most Admired" companies, Northwestern Mutual has been among the leaders in the financial services industry for 165 years and has a proven track record of financial success.

Our Financial Advisors do not receive a base salary. This is a commission-based role. Financial Advisors are eligible to earn up to $55,500 through our first-year incentive program, plus uncapped commission and bonus opportunities.

The average compensation range for advisors in their first 5 years is:

· Year 1 | $90,000 - $126,000

· Year 3 | $103,000 - $202,000

· Year 5 | $139,000 - $289,000

· Year 10 | $234,000 - $490,000

Pay: $75,000.00 - $159,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Financial planning services
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• We have multiple offices in the Long Island/NYC area, this specific opportunity is in our Melville location. Are you located in driving distance to this location?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales or business development: 1 year (Preferred)
• Professional work: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melville, NY 11747