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How much do financial advisor training jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for financial advisor training in the United States is $102,134.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $131,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Financial Advisor Training job?

A Financial Advisor Training job is an entry-level position designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to become a licensed financial advisor. Trainees typically receive training on investment strategies, client relationship management, financial planning, and industry regulations. Many programs also provide mentorship, licensing exam preparation, and hands-on experience with real clients. The goal is to prepare candidates to build their own client base and offer financial guidance on investments, retirement planning, and wealth management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Financial Advisor Training position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Financial Advisor Training, you need a solid understanding of financial concepts, strong analytical skills, and a relevant bachelor's degree, often in finance, business, or economics. Familiarity with financial planning software, CRM systems, and progress toward industry certifications such as the Series 7 or CFP is highly beneficial. Exceptional interpersonal skills, active listening, and ethical judgment help you build trust with clients and excel in training environments. These competencies are critical for developing a successful advisory career and effectively supporting both clients and senior advisors.

What career advancement opportunities are available after completing a Financial Advisor Training program?

Financial Advisor Training programs are structured to prepare you for success as a licensed financial advisor, typically leading to full-time advisory roles upon completion. Trainees often transition into positions such as Associate Financial Advisor, Financial Consultant, or even specialized roles in wealth management. As you gain experience and additional certifications, options for advancement include Senior Advisor, Team Leader, or Branch Manager roles. Many firms also offer mentorship opportunities, ongoing education, and performance-based incentives to support your long-term career growth in the financial services industry.
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Infographic showing various Financial Advisor Training job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 43% Part Time, 7% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,134 per year, or $49.1 per hour.
Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor

Northwestern Mutual

Woodland Hills, CA • On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

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Becoming a Financial Advisor

Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual Woodland Hills is a unique opportunity to help your clients achieve their goals through financial planning. As a financial advisor, you will:

· Grow your client base by making new connections, maintaining a strong referral networks, and providing a great client experience

· Build personalized, holistic financial plans tailored to every client’s unique needs

· Manage your client’s financial plans to help them achieve their goals

· Grow relationships with clients to support them through every stage of life

On your path to becoming a financial advisor, you start as a financial representative focused on client-building and obtaining licenses. Our award-winning training programs equip you with the education, skill-building, and development strategies you need to be successful building a financial planning practice that focuses on:

Planning Experience · Asset & Income Protection · Education Funding · Investment & Advisory Services · Trust Services · Retirement Solutions · Business Needs Analysis

Northwestern Mutual’s proprietary planning software helps you educate your clients and deliver holistic financial plans—including investments for growth, insurance for protection, and annuities for guaranteed income in retirement—that helps you have a bigger impact on your clients and community. Becoming a business owner allows you to shape your workday around your life and achieve uncapped earning potential through a performance-based compensation structure.

We believe there’s more than one way to start, build, and grow your practice. As an entrepreneur, you can build your business in a way that aligns with your long-term vision & goals like opening an office, joining a sophisticated team, or becoming an advanced advisor.


Training, licensing & designations

Northwestern Mutual has been recognized for maintaining one of the best-trained sales forces in the country. We are committed to your continued training and development throughout your career. That starts with our award-winning curriculum designed to support your first three years in the business. In the program, you’ll hear from industry experts, learn the art of client acquisition to drive longevity in the career, and have access to our national network of tenured financial advisors to learn the business through first-hand experience.

To become a financial advisor, you must obtain the following licenses: Life/Accident & Health Certifications, Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), and Series 6, 7, and 63. Northwestern Mutual provides pre-payment/reimbursement* for course tuition fees and books.

Compensation & Benefits

· Performance-based earnings and revenue1:

o Average advisor annual earnings of $61K-$119K (based on 2018-2023 company average for representatives in the first 3 years)

o Top 25% advisor annual earnings of $137K-$250K (based on 2018-2023 company data for top quartile advisors in the first 3 years)

· Additional income structure to support training and early development

· Renewal income earned for continued client support and policy management

· Bonus programs and expense allowances

· Support for insurance licensing, Securities Industry Essentials®, Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, and more

· Certified Financial Planner® licensing support2

· Fully company-funded retirement package and pension plan

· Competitive and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans

· Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance

· Parental benefits at every stage of family planning

You could be right for this opportunity if you have:

· Bachelor’s degree

· Entrepreneurial ambitions to be a business owner

· History of success in relationship-building or client-facing roles

· Excellent time-management skills

· Desire for continuous learning and collaboration

· Proficient critical thinking skills

· Strong communicator

· Strong sense of motivation and drive

· Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

About Northwestern Mutual

For over 165 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.

Our tailored, integrated approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.

Our Financial Advisors are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors3 for income tax purposes, and a statutory employee for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.

As a company, we value an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

Why join Northwestern Mutual:

· Top 5 US Independent Broker-Dealers4

· Unsurpassed financial strength with total company assets of $366 billion5

· Recognized for6 Financial Soundness, Quality of Products/Services, Social Responsibility, and Quality of Management

· Fortune 500® company (June 2024)

· Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2023)

· Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2023)

· 2024 Training APEX Award winner

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries, including Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC), Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (Investment Brokerage Services), a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and member of FINRA and SIPC, and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (Investment Advisory Services), a federal savings bank. NM and its subsidiaries are in Milwaukee, WI.

*Individuals are required to have a minimum of three years of service at Northwestern Mutual to qualify for the designation pre-payment and reimbursement program.

1No level of income is guaranteed. As used here, “revenue” includes exclusively First Year and Renewal Commissions, Bonuses, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company commissions and fees, Strategic Employee Benefits Services commissions, and Expense Allowances. Data uses average revenue from 2018-2023; included revenue was positive and not equal to 0 and earned by full time, active Financial Representatives producing for the entire year each of the years data was used. First year range is $271.73 - $2,923,976.22. Source: Northwestern Mutual, 2024

2Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

3Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives are Independent Contractors whose income is based on production. If offered to apply for approval of a contract to become a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative, a national criminal background check is required. Should the background check results provide information which would not allow someone to work for Northwestern Mutual, approval for contract will be withdrawn.

4Ranking for Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) based on total 2023 AUM, which includes figures that combine NMIS brokerage account activity and AUM with account activity and AUM of investment advisory account of NMIS’s affiliate Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company (NMWMC), which are held through NMIS. Source: InvestmentNews, April 2024.

5Among U.S. life insurers. Ratings are for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, as of the most recent review and report by each rating agency. Ratings as of: 08/24 (Aaa, Moody’s Investors Service), 08/23 (A++, A.M. Best Company), 07/24 (AAA, Fitch Ratings), 04/24 (AA+, S&P Global Ratings). Ratings are subject to change. Total company assets as of June 30, 2024.

6To determine the best-regarded companies in more than 50 industries, FORTUNE asked executives, directors, and analysts to rate enterprises in their own industry on nine criteria. Details at fortune.com

Company Description

For over 160 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.
Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.
Our Financial Representatives are valued partners, and proud business owners. We value an inclusive and belonging environment where everyone’s different viewpoints bring new successes!

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Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US