Northwestern Mutual reviews

3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(8,211 total reviews)

Timothy J. Gerend

93% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Northwestern Mutual has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 8,211 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Northwestern Mutual employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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8K reviews
5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Making a career change after more than a decade in medical device sales was one of the biggest professional decisions of my life. I was looking for an opportunity that offered long-term growth, greater control over my future, and a path away from the extensive travel demands of an industry that was becoming increasingly challenging and consolidated. Transitioning into financial services exceeded my expectations. While the learning curve was significant and success required tremendous effort, the firm provided the training, mentorship, and resources necessary to build a successful practice. The culture rewarded hard work, accountability, and client-first thinking. What stands out most is the opportunity for career advancement. Within three years, I progressed from a new financial advisor to Managing Director, leading and developing other advisors while continuing to grow my own business. The experience has been both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling. For individuals willing to invest in themselves, embrace entrepreneurship, and commit to serving clients at a high level, this career offers exceptional opportunities for growth, leadership, and long-term success.

Cons

career takes work ethic, perseverance, discipline, and courage. If you do not have those, it will be a hard career to launch

5.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I love our network office in DTLA! I was a referred into the company and have met some of the most genuinely kind and hardworking people I've ever met in the corporate world. There is ton of development opportunities for staff and financial advisors. I feel like I can have real influence in the workplace and people go out of their way to make you feel appreciated and seen. We are growing office so there are a lot of opportunities for ambitious individuals to flourish.

Cons

It's hard work but super fulfilling! I admire the work our FRs do on a daily basis and do what I can to help them do their job well across our network office.

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