Financial Advisor with Leadership Background

The Banderman Group•Festus, MO

1d•$62,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Transition Your Leadership Experience into a Career in Financial Services with The Banderman Group of Northwestern Mutual! Your ability to inspire others, develop people, and build meaningful relationships could make you an exceptional fit for a career in financial services. We are seeking leaders from diverse backgrounds, including retail, restaurant, hospitality, operations, logistics, manufacturing, education, and healthcare, who are ready to elevate their leadership journey. Leverage Your Leadership Strengths: Your experience guiding teams, communicating effectively, and solving problems has prepared you to educate clients, create personalized strategies, and lead them toward long-term financial success. Build Meaningful Connections: Just as you’ve motivated and supported individuals in your previous roles, this career could allow you to form lifelong relationships while helping clients make confident financial decisions. See the Impact of Your Leadership: You’ve helped people grow and reach their goals. In this role, you could directly see the impact of your leadership as clients and families gain lasting financial clarity and security. Unlock Unlimited Growth Potential: Unlike traditional leadership roles, your growth here isn’t limited. Your drive and dedication determine your path, with opportunities for expanded leadership, business ownership, and truly unlimited earning potential. Our thriving office is located at: 10805 Sunset Office Dr, Suite 100, Sunset Hills, MO 63127. Team members are expected to be in the office most days each week for hands-on training and support. As a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual, you will be part of a team that helps individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals through personalized insurance solutions and financial planning. Your role involves building long-term relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs, and providing tailored financial solutions. About Northwestern Mutual (NM): When people feel better about their money, good things happen—they become more confident and feel more secure. For more than 160 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped people achieve the financial flexibility they need to live more and worry less. Being a mutual company means Northwestern Mutual reports to its clients, not Wall Street. They don't believe in chasing fads or taking undue risk for short-term gains. Instead, they take a long-term approach—both in the way we help people plan to reach their goals, and in the way they do business. This has served their clients (and mine) well through all kinds of economic ups and downs, including wars, recessions, even the recent pandemic. About The Banderman Group of Northwestern Mutual: OUR PASSION: Improving Lives | Protecting Dreams | Building Legacies OUR MISSION: We help people make smart choices, so their goals aren't left to chance. OUR NICHE: Empowering people to discover and pursue what’s possible. Career Advantages: As a Northwestern Mutual financial advisor or representative at the Sunset Hills office, you'll build lasting relationships with your clients and help them live their lives to the fullest. And you'll be building your own business from the ground up with support from seasoned mentors and award‐winning training. Additionally, many of our representatives earn over $100K in their first year, over $200K in their 3rd year and can exceed $400K in their 10th year. You're in Charge: You'll run your business, but have backing from Northwestern Mutual and our local team, where you're in control of how much you earn. If you decide to really get after it, there are also renewals and bonuses based on hitting certain benchmarks. Top Notch Training: We don't expect you to know everything on day one, or even have a business degree. You'll receive award‐winning training and partner with our industry experts to learn the ins and outs of financial planning.

Requirements

Education: A bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field is preferred.
Experience: Previous experience in financial services, insurance or business development is beneficial but not required.
Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to build trust and rapport with clients.
Licenses: Obtain necessary licenses, such as Series 6, 63, and state insurance licenses (training and sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

Client Consultation: Engage with clients to understand their financial goals, aspirations, and concerns.
Financial Planning: Develop comprehensive financial plans that include investments, insurance, and retirement.
Insurance Solutions: Recommend and implement insurance strategies to protect clients' assets and income.
Ongoing Support: Monitor clients' financial plans and provide regular updates, adjusting strategies as needed to meet changing circumstances.
Networking: Build and maintain a network of clients through referrals, community involvement, and professional associations.

Benefits

401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Vision insurance
Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development programs, including sponsorship for advanced certifications.
Income Potential: Competitive compensation structure including performance incentives, with no ceiling.
Support and Mentorship: Comprehensive support from a dedicated planning team, marketing resources, and experienced mentors.
Work-Life Balance: Flexibility to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle and goals.
Impact: Make a lasting impact by guiding individuals and families in your community towards financial security and success.