About this opportunity
Northwestern Mutual - West Denver lists this Financial Advisor opportunity in littleton, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Build a Career. Build a Life. Earn What You’re Worth.
Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.
Becoming a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual is an opportunity to build your own business, grow a professional network, and help clients achieve meaningful financial goals through long-term planning.
This role is for individuals who want to take ownership of their career and build something that grows over time.
As a Financial Advisor, you will build a client base, develop long-term relationships, and create a practice that generates ongoing income. The work is straightforward, but not easy. It requires consistency, strong relationships, and a willingness to prospect.
We are selective in who we bring on. The people who succeed here are serious about building a high-income career and are willing to put in the work early to create long-term results.
This is a full-time role with training, licensing support, and ongoing development provided by Northwestern Mutual.
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you will do
At its core, this role is about building relationships and earning trust.
You will:
Build your client base through networking, referrals, and business development outreach
Develop strong relationships with both personal and professional contacts
Create and present personalized financial plans
Help clients protect income, grow wealth, and plan for major life milestones
Stay connected with clients over time and continue to provide guidance
Over time, you will build a book of business that creates recurring income and long-term value.
What makes this opportunity different
You are building your own client base within a proven framework
Your income grows with your effort and results
You create long-term, recurring revenue from the relationships you build
You have flexibility to design your schedule and long-term path
You are backed by a well-established firm with strong training and support
You will have independence in how you work, supported by a structured team and training environment.
Who tends to thrive here
We care less about your exact resume and more about how you operate day to day. The people who succeed here usually:
Already have a strong personal or professional network or can build one quickly
Are comfortable reaching out, following up, and asking for introductions
Have a competitive mindset and are motivated by income growth
Take strong accountability of their results and operate with consistency
Want to control their income rather than depend on a salary
Many successful advisors come from backgrounds like sales (B2B, SaaS, or client-facing roles), athletics or other competitive environments, leadership roles or entrepreneurial ventures, or community influencers and highly networked professionals.
This is a long-term career, not a short-term sales role. Building a client base takes time and consistency, and many advisors find it helpful to have some financial stability or savings as they grow their practice in the early stages. The payoff comes from building something that compounds over time.
Training and support
You do not need a financial services background to succeed here. In fact, many of our top advisors started in entirely different industries. We will teach you.
You will have access to:
A structured development program during your first five years
Licensing support including Life and Health, SIE, Series 6, 7, and 63
Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and a national advisor network
Industry-leading planning tools and client resources
Compensation and benefits
Your income is performance-based and uncapped.
Average earnings (Years 1 to 3): $70,000 to $130,000
Top 25 percent (Years 1 to 3): $175,000 to $330,000+
Over time, advisors who consistently build and maintain strong client relationships often grow their practices into high six-figure or higher income levels over time. xhmxlyz
Additional support includes:
Early-stage income support and bonuses
Renewal income from ongoing client relationships
401(k) and company-funded pension program
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Licensing reimbursement and CFP support
Flexible schedule
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
High level of personal accountability
Entrepreneurial mindset
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
If your background looks different but you are driven, coachable, and willing to prospect consistently, we still encourage you to apply.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Financial planning services
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Worksite address
littleton, CO, 80123, US
Who can apply
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