Great company if you want to a business owner - Financial Advisor Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

3.0
Nov 28, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

The company is amazing. The planning process and the products are some of the best in the industry. They really place importance on getting the client what they need and adding value vs making sales. The culture is less like an office and more like a family. There are regular coaching meetings and an endless amount of training resources for you to utilize. There is a PENSION! And several bonuses for you if you hit certain metrics.

Cons

As an advisor, you are a business owner. You start with zero clients and it is your job to get referrals to set meetings and hopefully acquire clients. If you have a big network and a lot of connections, this is a great opportunity. However, it can be very awkward to ask people you barely know to give you referrals and if you don't, now you have no one to call and thus no work to do. The pay is 100% commission based on the premiums of the policies you sell. Can be very hard if you don't have resources to sustain you through the first year or two where you aren't making much money.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Amazing culture, supportive mentors and leadership, everyone wants you to succeed and will help get you there.

Cons

You need to have a disciplined mindset and a strong work ethic in order to be successful

5.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

This internship has allowed me to get real world experience from the very beginning. I've learned how to use LinkedIn Recruiter, make scheduling and screening phone calls, and gotten to shadow the Director of Recruitment during interviews. Compared to other internships that I applied for, Northwestern Mutual has allowed me to have far more exposure to what a real career in recruiting could look like. The office has a great energy and culture, and I am able to participate in fun team events, like going to the Cardinals baseball game. As for career growth, I really admire the emphasis that Northwestern Mutual places on growth and development. Through my time spent around this company, I've been personally and professionally challenged to grow. I've been given books to read, attended leadership meetings, and been given the opportunity to dive deep into my strengths. The management here has encouraged me to explore and shadow different roles to help me make an informed decision about what kind of careers I want to pursue after graduation. Overall, I can't recommend this company enough! They are truly focused on serving their clients well, and developing employees to reach their full potential.

Cons

None, I've had a great experience! This is an environment of growth, so it can require moments of being challenged and stretched to do things outside your comfort zone. I could see some people being uncomfortable with growth, so it's not the environment for everyone! But if you are willing to lean in, it will make such an impact on your life.

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