Do not work here - Not worth it and they will take advantage of you - Financial Advisor Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

1.0
19 Jan 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility, your own hours, some sales training

Cons

-They just make you push whole life insurance and disability insurance the whole time. -The sales training you get is how to call people and read off of the scripts they give you so you can do "joint-work" with a veteran rep and split commission. -Very minimal done in terms of "financial advising". -They take advantage of you and will make money off of you regardless if you stay or go and they couldn't care less. -They will charge you for everything possible if you leave(they intentionally don't fire you so they can charge you when you quit) -If any policy you had and gave to them when you left cancels/reverses then you have to pay them back your commission even after quitting (anything from a year back). I quit a few months ago and still owe thousands of dollars to them because of this. -Advisors are very fake and disingenuous as are the Managing Directors and partners. Very high turnover rate and low satisfaction. I was hired with a group of 20, only 3 or 4 still work there after 6 months. -If you don't have conviction in selling whole life insurance then don't do this job.

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Cons

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5.0
17 June 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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