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      Northwestern Mutual

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      Northwestern Mutual reviews

      4.0

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (8,235 total reviews)

      Timothy J. Gerend

      94% approve of CEO

      73% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Northwestern Mutual has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 8,235 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 (3.8 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      8K reviews
      5.0
      May 6, 2026

      Incredible culture with rewarding work

      Financial advisor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      This is an incredible place to build your career. We have an amazing culture full of wonderful, supportive people who genuinely care about you and want to see you excel. The company invests in you at start-up with helping you build your clientele. They provide mentorship, professional development, coaching, and study groups so you feel set up for success. They invest in further education so you can stay knowledgeable with the industry and how it’s changing. The work we do with clients is so rewarding, knowing that you’re providing financial impact and stability for others. I love this place and career!

      Cons

      This work is challenging— but so rewarding. You have to love being a business owner and a leader.

      5.0
      May 6, 2026

      Great Culture and Opportunity for Growth if you’re willing to work for it.

      Chief recruitment officer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Culture, mission vision and values of the company, the impact we have on our clients financial lives, the opportunity for growth personally professionally and financially, the entrepreneurial nature of the career and the control we have over our future and destiny.

      Cons

      If you’re afraid of hard work, I could see how that would be a con. If you’re willing to bet on yourself and know your work ethic and want to control your life and your future, this is for you!

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