Not for someone unwilling to work a 70+ hrs week - Financial Advisor Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

1.0
Feb 1, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Name recognition, good parking, some nice people in the office

Cons

Zero guidance. You are berated into saying you care about producing so that the office and director can make overhead but no one shows up for you, the new rep. Lots of talk about family culture and team and it's a whole lot of love bombing but none of it is actually real. They got rid of some of the most dedicated helpful people there and then it gets all "we don't talk about Bruno" when their pictures are taken off the wall. You will do joint work with people just barely a few months into the business because there's no one else to help. It is very cliquey. Once you are on the outs (and there's really no telling what is going to put someone on the outs versus someone else because it definitely isn't about performance) you get ignored and no one wants to help you anymore. It's disorganized and overall the vibe is terrible if you look beyond the forced camaraderie. I can't get assistance with the things I need to service my clients. No one is ever prepared for meetings and you look like a fool when you bring your friends and family to the table to do planning. The regular training involves listening to the director go on and on about the latest podcast she listened to and rehashing what it was like at her old office in her glory days. Be prepared for group texts at all hours of the night with inspirational live laugh love memes and a lot of ridiculous challenges and contests no one cares about. You do not get paid your commissions when you should and heaven forbid you ask why. There is never a good reason. You get sold on flexibility and freedom but if you work from home you get lectured. But then you come in for meetings and they get canceled with zero notice. It all feels very silly and so unprofessional.

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5.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

- Flexible with your schedule and life - You get to create your own schedule - Great for independent and hardworking individuals - Gives you the opportunity to push yourself to your own limits

Cons

Not cons but items worth considering if you are interested joining the team. . . - long workdays in the first couple months - I would work 12 -14 hour days in the beginning to keep high volume of meetings and get my practice started from scratch. - It is completely self-driven where you need to constantly improve your skills, test yourself, and consistently improve. Not great for people who need more hands-on help

5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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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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