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Northwestern Mutual Career Opportunities:

• Office Locations - Stamford, CT | Westport, CT | Fairfield, CT
• Experienced/Seasoned WMA's, RIA's, & Producers
• Open to Considering High Performing Professionals Exploring Career Transition
• Entry-Level

What We Do:

• Financial Planning - Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Business Planning, Tax Strategies, Debt Management
• Wealth & Investment Management - Advisory Services, Brokerage, Private Wealth Management
• Risk Insurance Products - Life Insurance, Disability & Long-Term Care Insurance, Annuities

Our financial advisors at help clients reach their goals by developing and implementing financial plans to show clients where they are today, plan where they want to go tomorrow and provide the financial tools and support to help them get there. As you build your financial planning practice, you blend insurance and investment strategies for clients to guide them every step of the way.

The advisor career with Northwestern Mutual allows one the opportunity to:

• Strive to understand their clients' goals and visions to develop holistic financial solutions that put their clients on a path to financial success using tools such as retirement planning, insurance and investment services, estate planning, business planning, education funding, and employee benefits. We also provide guidance on basic financial literacy to help our clients achieve financial security long term.
• Maintain autonomy and flexibility to build their own practice while receiving support from our firm’s exceptional network of financial specialists, fully paid training and educational programs, and mentoring opportunities. You are in business for yourself but not by yourself!
• Develop a career with NM that not only provides outstanding self-determined income potential, but will more importantly provides the personal satisfaction of dramatically impacting the lives of others in a professional setting that emphasizes and values relationships and integrity.

Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States, without requiring, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Located in NYC Metropolitan - Westchester County, NY - Fairfield County, CT area OR planning to move to these locations imminently.
• 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience.
• Prior financial services experience not required -- entry level and experienced professional opportunities available -- extensive training platform and mentoring program provided.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions, results-driven, highly motivated, self-starter who possesses integrity, a strong work ethic and the ethical desire to help others plan for and protect their financial future.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly productive, and value-driven environment.
• Ability to network with acquaintances, businesses, and personal communities to develop markets and sustain long-term relationships.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Performance-based earnings and revenue
• Additional income structure to support training and early development
• Renewal income earned for continued client advising and policy management
• Bonus programs and expense allowances
• Sponsorship and support for insurance licensing, SIE, Series 6, Series 63, CFP®, and more
• NM Funded Retirement Package and Pension Plan
• Competitive and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
• Leadership + Professional Growth Opportunities
• Award-Winning Training + Mentoring Program
• Personalized Mentorship from Top Advisors and Industry Leaders

About Northwestern Mutual:

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for 168 years. Through a distinctive, whole-picture planning approach including both insurance and investments, we empower people to be financially confident. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and leading-edge technology to best serve our clients.

With $378 billion in assets, $38 billion in revenue, and more than $2.4 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more 5.1 million people who rely on us for life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, brokerage and advisory services, trust services, and discretionary portfolio management solutions. The company holds more than $335 billion of client assets as a part of its wealth management and investment services.

About Northwestern Mutual Fairfield County, CT Network Office:

NM110 (Stamford - Westport - Fairfield) is one of Northwestern Mutual's most historic network offices and the home of 5 advisors ranking in the Top 10, 9 advisors ranking in the Top 20, and 13 advisors ranking in the Top 30 on 2025 Forbes Best-In-State (Connecticut) Financial Securities Professionals list. In 2024, our Fairfield District Office (MD Pietig) ranked #1 nationally in overall premium vs Northwestern Mutual Peer Group (Category 2). In Eastern Region for 2024, Justin Charise (Saugatuck Financial) ranked #1 NM 5-Star Pathfinder and #7 for Insurance Premium Credit and Al Schor ranked #1 for Insurance Premium Credit.

Northwestern Mutual Awards and Accolades:

• FORTUNE® 500 Rank: No. 90
• Highest Financial Strength Ratings and Unsurpassed Financial Strength
• #1 Amongst Life Insurers Most Admired Companies for Financial Soundness, Quality of Products/Services, and Use of Corporate Assets
• 97% Client and Policy-owner Retention year after year
• Top 10 US Independent Broker Dealer
• Annually one of the “World’s Most Admired” companies (FORTUNE® Magazine)
• Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2018 – 2021)
• 15 consecutive years named "50 Best Companies to Sell For" (Selling Power Magazine)
• Top 125 Training Program (Training Magazine)

Northwestern Mutual has been helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve financial security for over 165 years. As a Fortune 150 company, we combine a personalized, relationship-based approach with a full suite of financial planning services—including investments, risk management, and wealth strategies.

Our advisors build practices centered on long-term client relationships and are supported by a strong training platform, experienced leadership, and a network of high-performing professionals. In Connecticut, many of our advisors have been recognized on Forbes Best-in-State rankings, reflecting a commitment to thoughtful planning and trusted guidance.