Financial Advisor Room to Grow

Northwestern Mutual - Cedar Rapids•Cedar Rapids, IA
•$63,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Financial Advisor, you'll work with clients to understand their financial needs and build personalized strategies to protect their assets, income, and long-term security. Unlike a traditional job with a fixed ceiling, this is a practice you build yourself — the harder and smarter you work, the further it grows. This isn't a role with a fixed ceiling — it's built for people who want to keep growing. Your income and career trajectory are shaped by your own effort, not a salary band or a title. Learn directly from advisors who've built successful practices, not just a manual or a manager. Setting targets and tracking progress is part of the day-to-day rhythm, so your growth is visible and measurable. Build a practice around your own strengths, network, and pace — not someone else's playbook. Many advisors grow into leadership, wealth management, or partnership roles over time, as our own team demonstrates.

Requirements

  • Self-motivated and growth-oriented, with a track record of setting and chasing goals
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to build trust and rapport with clients
  • Willingness to obtain required licenses, including Series 6, 63, and state insurance licenses — training and sponsorship available

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
  • Previous experience in financial services or business development is beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

  • Meeting with clients to assess their financial goals, aspirations, and concerns
  • Develop comprehensive financial plans covering investments, insurance, and retirement
  • Recommend and implement insurance strategies to protect clients' assets and income
  • Monitor clients' financial plans and adjust strategies as circumstances change
  • Build a growing client network through referrals, community involvement, and professional associations
  • Set and pursue your own growth goals, with mentorship and support along the way

Benefits

  • Retirement
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Ongoing training and development, including sponsorship for advanced certifications
  • Performance-based compensation with no ceiling; driven by your own effort
  • Comprehensive support from a dedicated planning team, marketing resources, and experienced mentors
  • Flexibility to build a schedule around your lifestyle and goals
  • Company-funded pension and PFGF profit-sharing contributions
  • The opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term practice while making a lasting impact in your community
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