great company - Wealth Management Advisor Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

5.0
Mar 31, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

NML is a very well run company. If you cant succed here most likely something is wrong with your work ethic. I have been here 21 years and for the most part the folks who have really worked hard have been very succesful.

Cons

100 commission to get started. you have to be smart with your money. If you have a good quarter anytime in your first five years and you start spending on useless things assuming you will always have quarters like your largest one you will get yuor self in trouble quickly. compliance is a nightmare but in the long run well worth it when the alternatives are considered.

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5.0
Jul 11, 2026
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Pros

Flexibility in hours and WFH. Creative control on financial planning. High standards of excellence. Excellent work environment - new office downtown. Sense of fulfillment helping people achieve financial independence.

Cons

Very challenging career path for the first few years with huge financial payoffs in the future.

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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