Financial Advisor (Fairfield County/Park Ave) *Licenses & Training Provided*

Our Norwalk, CT Financial Advisory firm - affiliated with our Park Avenue, NYC branch - is seeking new Financial Advisors to join our growing practice. Strong applicants will have exceptional interpersonal skills, a history of personal success, and a demonstrated interest in business, finance, and/or entrepreneurism.

Financial Advisors provide expert guidance and innovative solutions for the planning needs of individuals and businesses in the areas of insurance and investment services, retirement planning, estate planning, business planning, education funding, and employee benefits. They strive to understand their clients' goals and dreams in order to develop comprehensive financial solutions that will help their clients reach financial success.

Financial advisors are given the flexibility to build their own practice while receiving support from our firm's exceptional network of financial specialists, training and educational programs, and mentoring opportunities.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• College Degree
• Prior financial experience not needed - extensive training provided
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit/desire to manage your own business and be accountable to your results
• Values of integrity and honesty
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Ability to work independently with a go-getter mindset

We want people with different backgrounds and work experience, including but not limited to: financial services, business development, B2B, B2C, hospitality, banking, sales, marketing, management, educators, athletes, logistics, lawyers, attorneys, juris doctorate, communications, real estate, entrepreneurs, military veterans, career changers and community influencers. It’s also a plus if you have strong interpersonal skills, grit, motivation, and are a self-starter.

PERKS AT GLANCE:

• Flexibility - Have the ability to set your schedule and achieve work/life balance.
• Location - On the days you are in the office, get here quickly thanks to our highly accessible central location in Norwalk, CT and receive complimentary parking. We are also conveniently located directly across from the Metro-North train station. Our branch is also affiliated with our Park Avenue, NYC office (which you will also have access to).
• Wellness - Enjoy access to our office building amenities which include: indoor/outdoor common areas, a fitness and gym studio, casual dining, rooftop lounge, ping pong, game area, and much more.
• Growth/Development - There are various paths within this career and we are devoted to helping each person grow professionally and personally
• Culture - Be a part of our "work hard, play hard" and philanthropic culture. We are an inclusive and diverse family-oriented team. Individually and collectively, we are driven to make a positive impact on people's lives and our communities.

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS:

Northwestern Mutual supports our advisors with an excellent compensation and benefits package.

Earn compensation through paid training, stipends, commissions, bonuses, repeat business and client retention. It allows you to control what you would want to earn at any given time in your career. To give you an idea, our financial professionals are making on average about $80,000 in their first year, and there is potential for much more.

• Exceptional Income Potential - Average vs Top 25%:

- Year 1 $80,000 - $126,000
- Year 3 $103,000 - $202,000
- Year 5 $139,000 - $289,000
- Year 10 $234,000 - $490,000
- Year 15+ $341,000 - $790,000

• Growth and Leadership Opportunities
• Sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing – Life, Accident and Health, Series 6, 63 & SIE (Series 7, etc. optional)
• Paid Training, Sign on Bonus, Stipends, Commissions + Residual Income
• Expense Allowance
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Package; Pension Plan
• Group Life and Disability Income Insurance

As a Financial Advisor, a typical day may include:

• Outreach / Making calls to prospective clients
• Digging deep with clients and prospects to help formulate financial strategies
• Developing tailored solutions for each client with the support from our financial planning teams
• Training and coaching from our leadership team & individual mentors, who are experts in management and executives in the financial fields

Recent Awards and Accolades:

• FORTUNE® 100 Rank: No. 90
• One of the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance companies (FORTUNE® Magazine)
• Best Places to Work #82 (Glassdoor)
• Highest Rated CEO's (Glassdoor)
• 50 Best Companies for Diversity (Black Enterprise Magazine)
• 50 Best Companies to Sell For (Selling Power Magazine)
• Top 125 Training Program (Training Magazine)
• Unsurpassed Financial Strength Rating among US Life Insurance Companies
• TOP 10 Independent Broker-Dealer (Financial Advisor Magazine and InvestmentNews)

Please submit your resume and a member of our team will reach out to you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $280,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Application Question(s):

• What is the best email address to reach you for scheduling?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Norwalk, CT 06854 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norwalk, CT 06854