¹ Includes a background check and fingerprint appointment. Everyone starts as a financial representative unit l specific licensures are obtained (including SIE 6 and 63) and Northwestern Mutual specified courses. An individual must hold a Northwestern Mutual contract to solicit, sell or service the products and services offered through the Northwestern Mutual exclusive distribution system and family of companies.

² Northwestern Mutual is the proud recipient of the 2024 APEX Award from Training magazine for its plethora of high-quality field learning and development programs.

³ As of June 2024.

This web site is intended to show the potential of a career as an independent contractor financial representative, and does not, and shall not be construed to create any contractual or other obligations on the part of any person associated with a General Agency, The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates.

Successful candidates will begin as financial representatives. Financial Representatives are prohibited from using the title “Advisor” until licensures are obtained (including SIE 6 and 63) and Northwestern Mutual specified courses are satisfactorily completed.