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    Northwestern Mutual Reviews

    Updated September 25, 2017
    2,663 reviews

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    Northwestern Mutual Chairman and CEO John E. Schlifske
    John E. Schlifske
    913 Ratings
    Highest Rated CEO 2017

    2,663 Employee Reviews

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    • You will be asking them to give you numbers for close friends and family (in 341 reviews)

    • The turnover rate is very high because there is no base salary for full-time reps (in 128 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      Helpful (38)

      "Amazing training and culture"

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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Financial Representative in Schaumburg, IL
      Current Employee - Financial Representative in Schaumburg, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Since starting, I have had world class mentors teaching me 1 on 1, and constant attention if I needed it. It's amazing how much people will go out of their way or sacrifice their time to help me learn. I have so much in a short 2 years. I cannot see myself every working somewhere else.

      Cons

      You have to be a self starter! This career provides a ton of autonomy and flexibility...but the people that abuse the flexibility end up failing. It's important to be a self motivator to earn the money and freedom that you want!

      Advice to Management

      Keep utilizing a "team culture". I love that I have a team I can go the extra mile for. It's also great being surrounded by people who are in the exact same spot as me. It's fun learning and bouncing ideas off of each other.

    2. "Financial Advisor"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time

      Pros

      Flexible and no cap on earnings

      Cons

      I love everyone I work with.

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    3. "Financial Representative"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time

      Pros

      Freedom to run your business the way you want to.

      Cons

      Extremely high standards, with strict minimums, not a a lot of time to experiment

    4. "Financial Representative"

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      Current Employee - Financial Representative in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Financial Representative in Seattle, WA
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great company atmosphere, freedom of making your own schedule, great deal of upward mobility in the financial rep/advisor position, really strong resources given to help representatives succeed.

      Cons

      No guaranteed salary, in a representatives first year, it is very hard to get their feet off the ground, especially if coming straight out of college. All compensation based leads to very low/inconsistent income for first couple years.

      Advice to Management

      Begin first year reps with a base salary to help them get off the ground after training. The incentives for performance are good, but often out of sight when just starting.

    5. "Fantastic Company!"

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      Former Employee - Financial Representative in Birmingham, AL
      Former Employee - Financial Representative in Birmingham, AL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Northwestern Mutual full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great, fun work environment, wonderful people, outstanding, industry-leading products, innovative methods, encouraging coworkers, incredible training programs.

      I felt like my coworkers were not only my friends, but like an extended family.

      Cons

      Pay was too low. Unfortunately, people have bills to pay, and the compensation was not high enough. Otherwise, I would probably still be there!

      Advice to Management

      None. Keep up the fantastic work.

    6. "Great environment to learn and grow"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I worked at Northwestern Mutual part-time

      Pros

      People were willing to help and you never felt like anyone was trying to not help you

      Cons

      A lot of work out on your own

    7. "Intern"

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      Former Employee - Intern in Mobile, AL
      Former Employee - Intern in Mobile, AL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Very friendly and fun atmosphere. Potential to make a lot of money.

      Cons

      Very awkward sometimes calling on old friends, family and asking for more leads from them. Sometimes you annoy people but thats sales.

      Advice to Management

      None. Management gives you a lot of help and opportunities.

    8. "Senior Project and Change Manager"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Continuous Improvement Specialist in Franklin, WI
      Former Employee - Continuous Improvement Specialist in Franklin, WI
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Northwestern Mutual full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Corporate culture, location, benefits, and career growth opportunities

      Cons

      I enjoyed working there. No cons.

    9. "Intern Interview"

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      Former Employee - Financial Representative Intern in Tucson, AZ
      Former Employee - Financial Representative Intern in Tucson, AZ
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Northwestern Mutual (More than a year)

      Pros

      Very personable, but it is a lengthy interview process and require you to do some work.

      Cons

      It was difficult contacting people you have not spoken to in awhile.

      Advice to Management

      Na

    10. "Best in the industry"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Strong company, competitive, established, and takes care of its producers

      Cons

      Financial planning is a tough industry

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