Financial Services Specialist (Licensing and Coaching Provided)

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Job Summary

As business owners, Financial Representatives at Northwestern Mutual Goodwin Wright help their clients live more and worry less through our personalized approach to financial planning. They spend their days acquiring clientele and delivering 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 even inexperienced financial professionals with the education, skill-building, and development strategies needed to be successful and confident in this career. With additional access to nationwide mentors and leaders, we will surround you with resources to help you gain financial expertise, including but not limited to: Planning Experience - Asset & Income Protection - Education Funding - Investment & Advisory Services - Trust Services - Retirement Solutions - Business Needs Analysis

Responsibilities:

  • Provide financial planning support to clients
  • Support investment professionals to cultivate client relationships
  • Prepare financial plans and check their accuracy

Qualifications:

  • 4-year degree; or equivalent professional work experience
  • Entrepreneurial ambitions
  • History of success in relationship-building or client-facing roles
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Desire for continuous learning and collaboration
  • Proficient critical thinking and communication competencies
  • Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Compensation and Benefits:

Performance-based earnings and revenue (average annual earnings of $70K-$250K; based on 2015-2025 company average for representatives in the first 3 years)

  • Additional income structure to support training and early development
  • Renewal income earned for continued client support and policy management
  • Bonus programs and expense allowances
  • Support for insurance licensing, SIE, Series 6, Series 63, CFP®, and more
  • NM-Funded Retirement Package and Pension Plan
  • Competitive and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
  • Life Insurance and Disability Income Insurance
  • Parental benefits at every stage of family planning

Why Join Northwestern Mutual:

  • Fortune 500 company (2025)
  • Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity
  • Top 10 US Independent Broker-Dealers
  • #1 Amongst Life Insurers Most Admired Companies for Financial Soundness, Quality of Products/Services, and Use of Corporate Assets
  • $335 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,173.42 - $200,058.31 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Work from home

Ability to Commute:

  • Suwanee, GA 30024 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Suwanee, GA 30024: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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