Advisor Training - Financial Advisor Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

2.0
Feb 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great office space, Diverse group of people

Cons

Training is only about prospecting Will not receive any money besides one small bonus within the first 6 months Sharing commission with senior advisors For the first 6 months, you basically call people in your own network (Friends, Family) During the fact-finding meetings, the senior advisor does most of the talking, and you just take notes Managing Partners and senior advisors depend on you to get new leads through your network, and they also get paid bonuses based on how many meetings and deals you close Feels like no one actually cares if the products you are selling are something the people you are selling to really need (They only care about deals and making money) Training is elementary school training Aggressive prospecting

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5.0
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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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