Northwestern Mutual reviews

3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(8,210 total reviews)

Timothy J. Gerend

93% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Northwestern Mutual has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 8,210 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 (3.7 stars).

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8K reviews
5.0
Jun 2, 2026

Great opportunities if you are willing to put the work in

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great company culture, a lot of growth potential, hands on training and development, inspiring leadership, and immense earning potential

Cons

Building up your business takes hard work and dedication, but it's worth it

5.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

If you desire independence, income, and impact, this is the place for you. You will grow more than you have ever grown. You will help others and put their needs above yours. You will build a purposeful life by design. You will have a world class development team and support systems for you to succeed. You will have enterprise value in what you are building. It is YOUR business. You will be able to sell it one day or pass it down to a successor. You will create passive income for yourself. You will have the ability to be with your children in the morning and family time at night and on the weekends.

Cons

You have to build your own book of business. That is not easy. If anything is worth having in this life, it will be hard. To get in shape is hard, to create financial freedom is hard, to build a business is hard. Living a life without purpose or meaning is also hard. Choose your hard. The worst thing that happens in this busienss is someone telling you no. Compared to the men and women fighting for our country abroad or patrolling the streets, laborers working outside in the heat, getting told no while in a fancy office, dressed nice, and in the AC, its not that bad. I'll take that environment any day. If you don't mind being told no from time to time, then you will be fine. You can build an amazing life for yourself.

5.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Making a career change after more than a decade in medical device sales was one of the biggest professional decisions of my life. I was looking for an opportunity that offered long-term growth, greater control over my future, and a path away from the extensive travel demands of an industry that was becoming increasingly challenging and consolidated. Transitioning into financial services exceeded my expectations. While the learning curve was significant and success required tremendous effort, the firm provided the training, mentorship, and resources necessary to build a successful practice. The culture rewarded hard work, accountability, and client-first thinking. What stands out most is the opportunity for career advancement. Within three years, I progressed from a new financial advisor to Managing Director, leading and developing other advisors while continuing to grow my own business. The experience has been both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling. For individuals willing to invest in themselves, embrace entrepreneurship, and commit to serving clients at a high level, this career offers exceptional opportunities for growth, leadership, and long-term success.

Cons

career takes work ethic, perseverance, discipline, and courage. If you do not have those, it will be a hard career to launch

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