Northwestern Mutual Employee Reviews for Financial Advisor
Browse Northwestern Mutual Reviews by Job Title →Financial Advisors at Northwestern Mutual give their company a 4.5 out of 5.0, while the average rating for Northwestern Mutual is 4.0, making them 12% happier than every other employee at Northwestern Mutual and 14% happier than every other Financial Advisor on CareerBliss - the happiest Financial Advisors work for TD Canada Trust.
"Northwestern is a great company for someone who is motivated by commissions and likes insurance sales."
"Great place to work and I highly recommend it"
Average Financial Advisor Ratings in the Past 10 Years
| Year | Salary |
|---|---|
| 2011 | $3 |
| 2013 | $3 |
| 2016 | $5 |
| 2019 | $5 |
| 2020 | $5 |
"I have been employed here for about 3 months. It has been a great experience. Financial reps are treated like we are very valuable. Good support and the ability to move up and make good money. You get new laptop, and have access to state of the art facilities. We also got a sign on bonus for the first month. Older reps are very supportive and will help you with cases you can't handle."
What do you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?
"I like the autonomy of my culture. I love the location and the view. I love our people, they are very supportive."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be prepared to work hard if you are going to be a rep. It is equally challenging and rewarding."
What don't you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?
"It is very lonely at time to be a financial advisor. You are running your own business and a bad month can really take it's toll on you."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"I would be more hands on. I would be here more often."
Average Northwestern Mutual Attributes by Financial Advisor
"While Northwestern Mutual is a reputable company, I found making 60 cold calls a day very tedious. My manager, although a very nice man, was not very supportive in helping me learn the trade. I did, however, work with a colleague, and he and I completed policies for some top companies in Naples."
"Great Company and Products lacking in Management"
What do you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?
"I loved the knowledge my boss shared with me. This allowed me to become proficient in the insurance world. I was able to complete illustrations and Personal need analysis for clients."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Currently they are going thru management changes."
What don't you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?
"No employee recognition program, no advancement opportunities and no health insurance or 401K provided"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"To really take a good look at the quality of individuals that are with the company and to provide them with wigs to fly."
"This was a great place to get me feet wet."
What do you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?
"The Freedom!!!"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be prepared to work!!"
What don't you like about working at Northwestern Mutual?
"The Management."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Be more assertive."
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