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At Northwestern Mutual, our Financial Advisor Internship offers a truly transformative experience designed to help you grow both professionally and personally. Through our comprehensive training program, you’ll gain hands-on experience with holistic financial planning strategies focused on building, protecting, and maximizing wealth—helping clients reach their goals so they can live more and worry less.

As an intern, you’ll begin developing your own financial planning practice while learning from experienced professionals at both the local and national level. You’ll have access to exclusive financial products and the support of a Fortune 100 company behind you every step of the way. With dedication and hard work, you’ll build a strong foundation for long-term success.

What You'll Do:

  • Build your client base through prospecting and networking
  • Engage with potential clients to understand their financial goals
  • Prepare plans and offer valuable recommendations
  • Gain hands-on experience with planning software platforms
  • Obtain your Life, Accident, and Health insurance licenses
  • Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development sessions
  • Directly influence clients’ lives through comprehensive financial planning
  • Develop your practice as you master your craft

What We Offer:

  • Commissions and Development Stipends
  • Productivity Bonuses
  • Support for insurance and investment licensing and registrations (Life, Health, DI, LTC, SIE, Series 6, Series 63)
  • Transitioning to a full-time advisor includes benefits like pension plans, life and disability insurance, healthcare and dependent care, and reimbursement for licensing and ongoing education

Why Join Us?

  • Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2026)
  • Forbes Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
  • Top 100 Internship Programs from Yello and WayUp (2025)
  • 5.1+ Million Clients and growing
  • $359 Billion in retail investment client assets held or managed

Are You a Fit?

  • Part-time student; juniors and seniors preferred
  • Highly involved on campus (organizations, student government, etc.)
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Interest in finance and business savvy
  • Desire for continuous learning and collaboration
  • Passionate about helping people

About Us:

For over 160 years, we have empowered our clients to live their best lives through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. Our unique approach, which combines expert financial professionals with personalized digital experiences and industry-leading products, equips clients to navigate their financial journeys successfully. We value an inclusive environment where diverse viewpoints drive new successes.

Schedule:

  • Flexible hours
  • Full-time work weeks in the summer
  • Part-time during the academic year

Ready to Make a Difference?

Are you ready to change the lives of others and your own? Apply today!

Whether you’re eager to learn about career opportunities, seeking professional growth, or want to explore a career that empowers others to achieve financial freedom, Northwestern Mutual’s Financial Advisor Internship is the perfect place to start.

Looking forward to seeing you make an impact!