Financial Advisor

Northwestern Mutual • Parkersburg, WV

4d • $61,000 - $250,000

About The Position

A financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual starts as a financial representative focused on building a client base and obtaining licenses. The role offers an opportunity to build a financial planning practice and help clients achieve their goals through holistic financial planning. Northwestern Mutual provides award-winning training, development, and proprietary planning software to support client education and planning across asset and income protection, education funding, investments and advisory services, trust services, retirement solutions, and business needs analysis.

Financial advisors are business owners who can shape their practice around their long-term vision, including opening an office, joining a team, or becoming an advanced advisor. Compensation is performance-based and uncapped, with earnings and revenue varying by production. Advisors are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes and statutory employees for FICA tax purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions to become a business owner.
• History of success in relationship-building or client-facing roles.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Desire for continuous learning and collaboration.
• Proficient critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong motivation and drive.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Obtain Life/Accident & Health certifications and SIE, Series 6, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses.

Responsibilities

• Grow a client base by making new connections, maintaining a strong referral network, and providing a positive client experience.
• Build personalized, holistic financial plans tailored to each client’s needs.
• Manage clients’ financial plans to help them achieve their goals.
• Build and maintain client relationships, supporting clients through every stage of life.
• Obtain the required Life/Accident & Health certifications and SIE, Series 6, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses.

Benefits

• Additional income structure to support training and early development.
• Renewal income for continued client support and policy management.
• Bonus programs and expense allowances.
• Pre-payment or reimbursement for licensing course tuition and books.
• Certified Financial Planner® licensing support, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Company-funded retirement package and pension plan.
• Medical, vision, and dental plans.
• Life insurance and disability income insurance.
• Parental benefits at every stage of family planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level