Financial Advisor
Job Description
Northwestern Mutual is offering a Post Graduate Financial Representative/Financial Advisor internship designed to train and support you as you build a client base and deliver comprehensive financial planning. The program provides coaching, practical development, and guidance related to required insurance and investment credentials.
Role Location and Internship Details
- Location: Stevens Point, WI (onsite)
- Job type: Internship
- Schedule: Flexible hours
- Work setup: In person
- Compensation: USD 50,000 - 100,000 per yearly
- Eligibility timing: College senior graduating in 2027
What You Will Do
- Build a client base through prospecting and networking
- Engage with potential clients to understand their financial goals
- Prepare financial plans and provide recommendations
- Gain hands-on experience using planning software platforms
- Work toward obtaining required Life, Accident, and Health insurance licenses
- Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development sessions
- Support clients through comprehensive financial planning to directly influence outcomes
- Develop and grow your practice as you build skills
Requirements
- Education: College senior graduating in 2027
- Campus involvement: Experience through organizations, student government, or similar activities
- Skills: Excellent time-management
- Interest: Interest in finance and business; comfort with a collaborative learning environment
- Mindset: Desire for continuous learning
- Purpose: Passion for helping people
Technology
- Planning software platforms
Compensation and Development Support
- Commissions and Development Stipends
- Productivity Bonuses
Licensing, Registrations, and Transition Benefits
- Support for insurance and investment licensing and registrations including: Life, Health, DI, LTC, SIE, Series 6, and Series 63
- Post-graduation transition to full-time advisor roles may include: pension plans, life and disability insurance, healthcare and dependent care, plus reimbursement for licensing and ongoing education
Additional Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance