Financial Advisor - Career changers encouraged to apply!

Overview

Explore a new career path as a Financial Advisor in Alexandria, Virginia with Northwestern Mutual. The program provides a comprehensive training and mentorship track in sales, finance, leadership, and entrepreneurship. If you are eager to take charge of your own success as a business owner and make a lasting impact in your community, this opportunity lets you pursue an entrepreneurial path within a dynamic team.

Your path and what you gain

• Impact — the chance to make a tangible difference in your community through entrepreneurial work, sales, and leadership.
• Educate — access to a thorough Training and Development program designed to grow you as a business owner with a clear leadership trajectory.
• Influence — empower clients to protect and prosper by guiding them with honest recommendations and actionable options.
• Own — enjoy flexibility and independence to shape your career path and achieve the work-life balance you seek.
• Collaborate — join a supportive network of peers dedicated to pushing boundaries and achieving excellence.

Your role will involve

• Receiving personalized coaching and resources to excel in entrepreneurship, finance, sales, and management within our industry.
• Building and nurturing meaningful connections in the community to foster strong referral networks and grow your business.
• Cultivating long-term client relationships by providing tailored financial strategies and holistic planning solutions, all while owning your business.
• Continuously enhancing your skill set through ongoing professional development and collaborative experiences, ensuring success as a business owner.

Qualities we value

• Reliability, integrity, and a commitment to ethical practices.
• Exceptional communication skills and a natural ability to build strong relationships.
• A self-driven, goal-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous growth and success as a business owner and leader.
• A willingness to learn, adapt, and thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Why join Northwestern Mutual

• Fortune 100 company (2021)
• Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2020)
• Top 10 US Independent Broker-Dealers
• Ranked #1 Among Life Insurers Most Admired Companies for Financial Soundness
• Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality, Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021)
• Approximately $224 billion in retail investment client assets held or managed

What Northwestern Mutual offers in services

Asset and Income Protection, Education Funding, Investment and Advisory Services, Trust Services, Retirement Solutions, and Business Needs Analysis.

Compensation and benefits

• Compensation and commission structure to support early development
• Renewable income
• Bonus programs and expense allowances
• Support for insurance licensing, SIE, Series 6, Series 63, Series 7, CFP and more
• Retirement Package and Pension Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
• Family Financial Planning

Ideal candidate profile

• 4-year degree or equivalent professional work experience
• Entrepreneurial ambitions
• Experience building meaningful relationships
• Interpersonal skills for success in client facing roles
• Excellent time-management skills
• Desire for continuous learning
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

About us

For more than 165 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped clients navigate their financial lives through comprehensive and innovative planning. We combine the care and expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to support clients in reaching their goals. Our approach integrates multiple strategies including insurance, investments, and annuities to reinforce each other and keep clients on track. We lead with strong financial strength and access to top products and services. Our Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and belonging environment where different viewpoints foster new successes.

Location

Alexandria, VA 22305

Position details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work location

On site in Alexandria, Virginia