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• Retirement
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

At The Harrington District – Northwestern Mutual, we believe great financial advisors come from a variety of backgrounds. Whether you've worked in education, healthcare, sales, construction, business ownership, coaching, design, or another profession, the relationship-building, leadership, and problem-solving skills you've already developed can become the foundation of a rewarding career.

Our mission is to build financially secure communities one person, one family, and one business at a time. We believe that commitment extends beyond financial planning, which is why our team actively supports organizations like Alex's Lemonade Stand, Dress for Success Quad Cities, and Empower House. We're also proud to support pediatric cancer research and nursing initiatives through a $500,000 commitment to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.

If you're looking for a career where you can grow professionally, help others reach their goals, and make a positive impact in your community, you'll find the opportunity and the support to do both here.

Success in this role isn't determined by your previous industry, it's driven by your ability to connect with people, earn trust, and solve problems.

• Comprehensive training from experienced leaders
• Professional mentorship and ongoing coaching
• Licensing & exam preparation
• Marketing and planning support
• A collaborative team invested in your long-term success
• Opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a lasting impact in your community

You'll join a team of professionals who have successfully transitioned from careers in consulting, coaching, business ownership, education, design, real estate, and many other fields.

4323 Ontario Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Founded in 1857, Northwestern Mutual is a FORTUNE 500® financial services company serving more than 5 million clients nationwide. As a mutual company, we're accountable to our policyowners, not shareholders allowing us to focus on long-term client outcomes. Recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the World's Most Admired Companies in 2024, Northwestern Mutual combines financial strength with a client-first philosophy and a culture dedicated to helping people achieve lasting financial security.

• Time with Northwestern Mutual: Joined in 2021 as a Growth and Development Director before becoming Managing Director just nine months later.
• Previous Experience: Business owner, speaker, coach, and consultant.
• Outside the Office: Tim and his wife, Lindsay, are raising six children in Eldridge. He enjoys coaching youth sports, supporting his kids' activities, spending time with family, and traveling.

• Time with Northwestern Mutual: Joined the company as an intern in 2007 and now serves as both a Financial Advisor and Growth and Development Director.
• Previous Experience: Finance graduate from Jacksonville University who launched his career through Northwestern Mutual's internship program.
• Outside the Office: Scott and his wife, Krista, have four sons and recently returned to Sterling, Illinois, to be closer to family. He enjoys coaching youth sports, golfing, volunteering, attending church, and spending time with family.

• Time with Northwestern Mutual: 11 years.
• Previous Experience: Began as an intern and has since earned the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designations.
• Outside the Office: Alanna enjoys golfing, boating, and spending time with her husband, Lane, and their three boys. She previously served on the board of Lead(h)er.

• Time with Northwestern Mutual: Joined in 2022.
• Previous Experience: Real estate sales and mortgage lending.
• Outside the Office: Brooke enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, and their son, home renovation projects, fitness, and long walks through Costco. She also serves as Board President of Dress for Success Quad Cities and volunteers with Lead(h)er.

As a Financial Advisor, you'll help individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions through personalized planning and insurance strategies. You'll build long-term relationships, understand each client's unique goals, and create customized solutions designed to help them achieve financial confidence.

• Build trusted relationships with new and existing clients.
• Understand clients' financial goals, priorities, and concerns.
• Develop personalized financial plans that may include investments, insurance, retirement, and wealth accumulation strategies.
• Recommend insurance solutions to help protect income, assets, and loved ones.
• Provide ongoing guidance by reviewing and updating financial plans as clients' lives evolve.
• Grow your practice through referrals, networking, and active involvement in the community.

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant military or equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience in sales, business development, financial services, insurance, leadership, or another relationship-focused profession is helpful but not required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trust and develop lasting client relationships.
• Willingness to obtain required FINRA and state insurance licenses (training provided).

The Harrington District – Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply.

¹No level of income is guaranteed. Compensation is based on individual production and results.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our Financial Advisors are valued partners and proud business owners; as such, they are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes. Tim Harrington is the Managing Director of NM and is not in legal partnership with NM or its subsidiaries.