Financial Representative (entrepreneurial career opportunity)

Northwestern Mutual
Buffalo, NY

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Compensation & Benefits

  • Commission structure to support early development
  • Renewable income
  • Bonus programs and expense allowances
  • Support for insurance licensing, SIE, Series 6, Series 63, CFP®, and more
  • Retirement Package and Pension Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
  • Family Planning

*Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives are Independent Contractors whose income is based solely on production.

You could be right for this opportunity if you have:

  • 4-year degree; or equivalent professional work experience
  • Entrepreneurial ambitions
  • History of success in sales, athletics, military, client services, or client-facing roles
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Desire for continuous learning
  • Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Are you ready to change your life and the lives of your clients? Apply now!

Financial Representatives at Northwestern Mutual help their clients live more and worry less through our personalized approach to financial planning. As a business owner, they spend their days acquiring clientele and finding financial solutions with help from our industry-leading training, mentors, and products. Discover your earning potential, craft a workday around your life, and make an impact every day. Here, hard work pays off.

Our award-winning training equips you with the education, skill-building, and development strategies you need to be successful and confident in this career. With additional access to nationwide mentors and leaders, we will surround you with resources to help in your financial expertise, including but not limited to:

Personal Planning Analysis - Asset & Income Protection - Education Funding - Investment & Advisory Services - Trust Services - Retirement Solutions - Business Needs Analysis

As a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative:

  • Build —Work to build a client base by growing relationships with your network and develop knowledge of NM financial products and market trends.
  • Educate —Educate yourself beyond training through sponsored licensing and registration as well as ongoing development. Use assistive software, reporting tools, and illustrations to educate clients on potential plans.
  • Influence — Presenting clients with the opportunity to protect and prosper, you will drive clients to action through expert influence and recommendations.
  • Own —Take ownership of development and management of the business as you master your craft and build a team. Review and maintain client financial plans, continuing to provide optimum advice for your clients' needs.

About Us

For over 160 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.

Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.

Our Financial Representatives are valued partners, and proud business owners. We value an inclusive and belonging environment where everyone's different viewpoints bring new successes!

Why join Northwestern Mutual:

  • 5.0+ million total clients
  • 97% of policy owners stay year after year
  • Unsurpassed Financial Strength with total company assets of $340 billion
  • $227 billion*** (retail investment client assets held or managed)
  • Ranked 97th in Fortune 500
  • Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2020)
  • Top 10 US Independent Broker-Dealers*
  • #1 Amongst Life Insurers Most Admired Companies** for Financial Soundness
  • Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021)

INCOME GROWTH OPPORTUNITY:

Production Based + Bonus Potential

Average vs Top 10%

Year 1-5 | $113,416 - $244,840

Year 5+ | $582,954 - $2,455,935

Overall Advisor Productions| $432,461- $2,189,563

Beyond income, you'll also have access to a comprehensive benefits package:

-Comprehensive medical insurance

-Two pension plans

-Life and disability insurance

-Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts

-Sponsorship of Licensing/Credentialing

-Multiple bonus compensation programs

-Exceptional Income Potential

-Leadership Opportunities

-Family Planning Support

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Compensation package:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Commission pay

Weekly schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work setting:

  • Hybrid work

Application Question(s):

  • Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? We will not be able to sponsor, at this time.

Ability to Commute:

  • Buffalo, NY 14221 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Buffalo, NY 14221: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buffalo, NY 14221

Posted 2026-05-03

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