College Financial Representative (Internship Program)

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College Financial Representative (Internship Program)

Location: 400 W Market St Ste 2250

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### Program Overview

Northwestern Mutual’s internship program offers aspiring college students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial planning. As a College Financial Representative intern, you will be provided with guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Interns, coming from diverse academic backgrounds, begin to build a financial planning practice while engaging with local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the robust support of a Fortune 500 company. This program empowers you to build confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom. At Northwestern Mutual, hard work pays off!

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### Key Responsibilities

Our internship program closely mirrors the responsibilities of a full-time Financial Representative, offering a practical learning experience:

• Business Development: Learn how to prospect and network effectively to build your business and client base.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy.
• Client Engagement: Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their unique financial goals.
• Financial Advisory: Prepare tailored plans and offer useful recommendations to help clients achieve their objectives.
• Technology Exposure: Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Continuous Development: Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Licensing & Certification: Receive support for Risk Product State Licensing: Life, Accident, and Health.
• Skill Enhancement: Build valuable life skills that create future career opportunities.

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### Program Details & Growth Opportunities

As a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, you can expect a flexible schedule designed to work around your academic life and classes. The program offers the option to participate year-round, allowing continuous growth of your practice and ongoing support for advanced registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP®.

You’ll be inspired at local and national recognition events, gain access to leadership programs, and collaborate with experts across the business. Our culture provides diverse resources to ensure you experience both personal and professional growth. Eligible students will also have the invaluable opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

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### Qualifications

Are you an ideal fit for this dynamic internship?

• Academic Status: Currently a full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Possess entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales.
• Campus Involvement: Highly involved on campus (e.g., leader, athlete, campus organizations, student government).
• Time Management: Demonstrate excellent time-management skills.
• Financial Interest: Exhibit an interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Business Acumen: Display business savvy and a desire to increase critical thinking abilities.

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### Compensation & Benefits

This program offers a robust compensation structure designed to reward performance and support professional development:

• Compensation:
• Performance-based earnings and revenue.
• Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month, not inclusive of earned commissions).
• Productivity Bonuses.
• Annual Stipend/Base: USD $500.00 – USD $1,000.00 /Yr. (Note: This appears to be a base stipend, as the program heavily emphasizes performance-based earnings and significant monthly incentives. Actual earnings are predominantly tied to production.)
• Benefits & Support:
• Support for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC).
• Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required).

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### About Northwestern Mutual

For over 165 years, Northwestern Mutual has been dedicated to helping clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experiences and industry-leading products to empower clients in successfully navigating their financial lives.

Our tailored approach integrates multiple financial strategies—including insurance, investments, and annuities—designed to reinforce each other and keep clients consistently on track towards their goals. We are distinguished by our unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.

Our Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are highly valued partners and proud business owners. For income tax purposes, they are considered independent contractors, and for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes, a “statutory employee.”

As a company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints drive new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our diverse customers and communities, cultivating an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

#### Why Join Northwestern Mutual?

• A proud Fortune 500 company (2023).
• Recognized among the Top 100 Internship Programs, Yello x WayUp (2022).
• Serving 5.0+ million clients and growing².
• Managing $257 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual³.
• Consistently recognized as Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021).
• Boasts unsurpassed financial strength⁴.
• Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021).

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### Important Disclosures

¹ Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives are Independent Contractors whose income is based on production. If offered to apply for approval of an intern contract to become a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, a national criminal background check is required. Should the background check results provide information which would not allow someone to work for Northwestern Mutual, approval to contract will be withdrawn.

² As of June 30, 2023

³ Combined client assets of NMIS and NMWMC as of June 30, 2023

⁴ Among U.S. life insurers. Ratings are for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, as of the most recent review and report by each rating agency. Ratings as of: 06/23 (Moody’s Investors Service), 08/23 (A.M. Best Company), 08/23 (Fitch Ratings), 05/23 (S&P Global Ratings)