Financial Advisor Development Program

Financial Advisor Development Program

Individuals who are currently completing their last semester of their college degree program are eligible to join Northwestern Mutual as a post-graduate through our Introductory Financial Planning Academy immediately upon graduation: December 2025 and May 2026 Grads. 

Our structured career preparation program provides individuals a rigorous 90-120 day onboarding opportunity, which prepares you to embark upon your full-time career opportunity within Northwestern Mutual. This opportunity is designed for recent graduates who are looking for a structured environment to transition from college to their full time advisor career.

Financial Advisors strive to understand their client’s goals and visions in order to uncover financial solutions that put them on a path to success utilizing the appropriate insurance and investment products, and provide ongoing client services beyond the initial plan

This is a full time position within the Northwestern Mutual - Minneapolis network, and provides sponsored industry licensing fees, one-on-one mentorship, and has the infrastructure to train individuals on financial literacy, networking/prospecting, and general professionalism.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and have a history of personal success. We’re looking for individuals who have integrity, values and ethics. We want candidates who are determined to succeed, are coachable (willing to learn and receive feedback), and have a goal-oriented/competitive natures. We also feel those who have a strong natural market, or strong relationships with numerous people in the area in which they will be working, have a greater chance at becoming successful in the business.