Financial Advisors

Build a financial planning practice with Northwestern Mutual in Philadelphia, PA (in-person). This advisor role pairs structured, award-winning training with clear pathways for licensing and client growth, along with performance-based earnings and a support system designed for long-term career development. The compensation range is $90,000 to $120,000 per year, with additional income structures available during training and early development.

What you’ll do

• Grow your client base through new connections, a strong referral network, and a consistently strong client experience
• Develop personalized, holistic financial plans tailored to each client’s individual goals
• Manage and support plans over time to help clients pursue their objectives
• Strengthen client relationships and provide ongoing guidance at every stage of life
• Educate clients and deliver holistic solutions, including investments for growth, insurance for protection, and annuities designed to support guaranteed income in retirement

Training, licensing & designations

Northwestern Mutual is recognized for maintaining one of the best-trained sales forces in the country. You’ll follow an award-winning curriculum built to support your first three years, learn client acquisition for career longevity, and gain access to a national network of tenured financial advisors. Support is also available for required insurance and securities licensing, including Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, and more, along with Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) licensing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of service at Northwestern Mutual is required to qualify for the designation pre-payment and reimbursement program
• Entrepreneurial ambitions to operate as a business owner
• Demonstrated 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
• Motivation and drive
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship
• Ability to obtain required licenses: Life/Accident & Health Certifications, SIE, and Series 6, Series 7, and Series 63
• If offered to apply for approval of a contract to become a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative, a national criminal background check is required

Compensation & benefits

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

• Fully company-funded retirement package and pension plan
• Performance-based earnings and revenue
• Additional income structure to support training and early development
• Renewal income for continued client support and policy management
• Bonus programs and expense allowances
• Fully company-supported paid training and professional development assistance
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, plus a health savings account
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
• Parental benefits at every stage of family planning, including parental leave
• Retirement plan

Application

Location requirement: Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Required)

Work location: In person

Application question: Do you have a LinkedIn profile?