Financial Advisor

Licensed insurance agents and financial advisors in Missouri are invited to join The Zara Group (Northwestern Mutual) in Chesterfield, with remote work options, at an annual salary range of USD 135,000 to 157,000.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meticulous training and ongoing support provided by The Zara Group (Northwestern Mutual).
• Pursue growth opportunities in wealth management and financial services for clients.

Requirements

• MO Insurance License
• No Educational Requirements

Benefits

• Retirement
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Significant bonus opportunity commensurate with outcomes
• First year stipend potential
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

What our representatives value most

• Potential for abundant, consistent, and predictable results.
• A collaborative, inclusive and safe environment, fostering growth, camaraderie and connection.
• Proven operational systems and cutting-edge technology for enhanced agent efficiency.
• Achieving high performance while maintaining a great quality of life.
• A company experiencing rapid growth, offering leadership opportunities for top performers.

Representative profiles

Jim Zara – Wealth Management Advisor

• How long with NM? 34 years.
• Prior Experience? Graduated from the University of Missouri's Business School before joining Northwestern Mutual.
• Passionate About? Family, Mizzou sports, outdoor adventures, coaching, leadership development, and healthy living.

Cassandra Clemens – Director of Recruitment and Selection

• How long with NM? 4 years.
• Prior Experience? Graduated from Missouri's Journalism School in 2010; 3 years in Personal Lines Insurance; 7 years in Sales Training & Development.
• Passionate About? Traveling and weekends at the Lake of the Ozarks, boating, running an online boutique with family, and hiking with her Chocolate Lab.

JessTine Kemper – Financial Advisor

• How long with NM? 6 years.
• Prior Experience? Leadership roles in the casino industry, including hotel manager, casino floor supervisor, slot supervisor, and marketing manager.
• Passionate About? Time with husband and 1.5-year-old son, renovating a historic 1890s home, exploring diverse restaurants, and traveling to Vienna.

Brian Lavalle – Private Wealth Advisor

• How long with NM? 22 years.
• Prior Experience? Software sales and engineering; began as an engineer and later founded a small software company.
• Passionate About? Family with four children and six grandchildren; outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing; residence on a property in Bowling Green, MO.

Jakob Junker – Financial Representative

• How long with NM? 6 months.
• Prior Experience? Mortgage industry experience as a loan coordinator for a large U.S. lender.
• Passionate About? Time with fiancée Sarah, hiking on the family farm in Warrenton, microbreweries in downtown St. Louis, slow-pitch softball, and Cardinals and Blues games.