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    Northwestern Mutual Reviews

    Updated March 26, 2019
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    Northwestern Mutual Chairman and CEO John E. Schlifske
    John E. Schlifske
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    Pros

    • "Unlimited income potential if you are willing to work for it" (in 131 reviews)

    • "All of the top performers are more than willing to help with certain skills or any questions you may have" (in 87 reviews)

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    1. "Superior products and support while on boarding"

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      Former Employee - Financial Advisor in Omaha, NE
      Former Employee - Financial Advisor in Omaha, NE
      Recommends

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

      Pros

      Superior products
      Constant training
      Excellent atmosphere for young professionals just out of college

      Cons

      The need to hassle family and friends for business

    2. "High-quality people, low-quality compensation"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Solid company, friendly staff, positive culture

      Cons

      Base salary is low, benefits are expensive

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    3. "Awesome Career"

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      Current Employee - College Unit Director in Pittsburgh, PA
      Current Employee - College Unit Director in Pittsburgh, PA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      As a college unit director I have built an internship program in addition to building my own financial planning practice.

      Cons

      We all work hard here, but the culture makes it worth while

      Advice to Management

      Keep your focus on growing people.

    4. Helpful (1)

      "Great Opportunity for Certain People"

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      Current Employee - Financial Representative in Raleigh, NC
      Current Employee - Financial Representative in Raleigh, NC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Endless Earning Potential, Excellent Training Systems, Great Leadership, Opportunity to Help People

      Cons

      Tough to Get Started, LONG Hours When You Start, Must Spend Time Training Outside of Work, No Leads Are Provided, 100% Commission

      Advice to Management

      Lengthen the Licensing and Certfication Timeframe, which would allow reps to come in securities licensed.
      Be more upfront about services/items you will be charged for. We didn’t find out that we had to pay rent, CPG fees, or phone until over a month into the business. All of these seem like things that should be covered by profit that isn’t paid out in commission.
      Go through case studies/realistic training instead of just classroom training. I was told you had to have Joint work partners for each appointment, which would not have been necessary if we went through realistic training/practice to prepare us.

    5. "Unlimited Earnings!"

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      Current Employee - Striano Financial of Northwestern Mutual in Boca Raton, FL
      Current Employee - Striano Financial of Northwestern Mutual in Boca Raton, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Northwestern Mutual full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Amazing culture, hands on training, opportunity for leadership.

      Cons

      No cons, just need to push to get beyond any fears you have of the phone and putting yourself out there!

      Advice to Management

      Keep being positive impacts on advisors!

    6. "Financial Rep"

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      Current Employee - Financial Services Representative in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Financial Services Representative in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Unlimited potential earnings
      Great commission structure

      Cons

      No cons I can think of now

      Advice to Management

      Not much advise to management. Keep doing what you're doing.

    7. "Love working here"

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      Current Employee - Advisor in Colorado Springs, CO
      Current Employee - Advisor in Colorado Springs, CO
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Itbhas a great atmosphere andnyou set your schedules

      Cons

      Its hard to keep momentum

    8. "Work Community"

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      Current Employee - Financial Advisor in Los Angeles, CA
      Current Employee - Financial Advisor in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Everyone is ambitious
      Everyone is willing to help

      Cons

      Your individual market is your greatest asset

    9. "great work environment"

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      Current Employee - Financial Representative in Birmingham, AL
      Current Employee - Financial Representative in Birmingham, AL
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Great opportunity with great support. Very enjoyable place to work.

      Cons

      There is none so far

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Good company for the young."

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      Former Employee - Customer Service Representative in Franklin, WI
      Former Employee - Customer Service Representative in Franklin, WI
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Ability to advance, free lunch, on site clinic and credit union.

      Cons

      It was my experience that while the company stresses that it a diversified company, that diversity does not extend to those over 50. They have groups for Hispanics, African Americans and LGBTQ, however, those over 50 are totally ignored.

      Advice to Management

      You are missing out on years of experience and talent by not giving older workers a chance to prove themselves. With such young management in place over departments, the older worker doesn’t get a fair chance.