Benefits:

Stipend
Retirement
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Vision insurance

Transition Your Teaching and Coaching Skills into Financial Services:

Do Work That Matters: People are drawn to this career because it offers meaningful work—the kind that provides fulfillment through service to others. That’s why it resonates so deeply with the values teachers and coaches bring to the table.
Leverage Your Communication Expertise: As a teacher or coach, you’ve mastered the art of communication—whether it's explaining complex concepts or motivating individuals. These skills are crucial in financial services, where you could help guide clients through important financial decisions that impact their lives.
Build Lifelong Relationships: In teaching and coaching, you connect with individuals over time, watching them grow and succeed. In financial services, you could continue fostering these long-term relationships, helping clients at each stage of their financial journey, and offering support that lasts a lifetime.
See the Impact of Your Work: Just as you’ve seen the difference you’ve made in the classroom or on the field, a career in financial services could allow you to witness firsthand how your advice and guidance can lead to meaningful, lasting changes in your clients’ lives.
Achieve Greater Rewards: The transition from teaching or coaching to financial services could offer the potential for not only a more fulfilling career, but also the opportunity to grow personally and professionally—while building a future that reflects your values and goals.

Follow this link to hear more about Gina Cimineri’s Northwestern Mutual Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PAcM41CRes&list=PLAFDBB5184E6F3603&index=7

Our thriving office is located: 1 Smart Way Suite 101, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Meet Our Local Leaders:

Chris McGhee, Financial Advisor:

How long with NM? Since July 2009 as an intern; went full-time in January 2010.
Previous job/career/business experience? College baseball player at LSU.
Passionate about outside of work? Chris is passionate about his kids, Camden (9) and Collins (6), his faith in Christ, coaching youth baseball, and continuously growing in all aspects of life, especially through building meaningful relationships.

Ben Wheeler, Financial Representative & Market Leader:

How long with NM? 24 years, started as an intern before going full-time.
Previous job/career/business experience? Only had different college jobs before joining NM.
Passionate about outside of work? Family is Ben's main priority. He’s been passionate about golf since childhood and spends weekends with his family at their lake house, enjoying the outdoors.

Madison Welch, Talent Director:

How long with NM? 2 years.
Previous job/career/business experience? Elementary school teacher specializing in ESL and Reading.
Passionate about outside of work? Family is Madison’s main priority. She has a love for reading and often finds herself diving into a good book whenever she has free time.

Taylor Dodge, Financial Representative:

How long with NM? Intern in 2010, full-time in September 2013.
Previous job/career/business experience? Worked at Cutco before becoming an intern.
Passionate about outside of work? Taylor enjoys hanging out with his wife and best friends. He’s passionate about golfing, hunting, and fishing, and appreciates that his career allows him the time and resources to pursue all three at a high level.

About Us: At the Wheeler District of Northwestern Mutual (NM), we’re proud to be part of a nationally recognized network known for excellence, leadership, and community impact. Named Reader Rankings’ Best Insurance Company of 2023 and consistently honored as a top workplace in Louisiana and beyond, we’re driven by a culture of growth and purpose. We invest in developing future leaders while passionately supporting causes close to our hearts—including the Women’s Leadership Academy, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, the DOD SkillBridge Program, and the Salvation Army. With national honors such as WayUp’s Top 100 Internship, Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies, and Fortune’s World’s Most Admired, we’re more than a financial firm—we’re a force for good. Join the winning team.

Position Responsibilities for a Financial Advisor:

Educate clients on financial planning and insurance options.
Provide excellent customer service and build lasting relationships.
Collaborate with a local, supportive team.

Position Requirements:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Goal-oriented with a desire to succeed.
Life insurance license and FINRA certifications (or willingness to obtain).

Our Unique Angle: Meticulous Training and Support

We distinguish ourselves by prioritizing a meticulous focus on the process, ensuring sustainable business practices and a predictable high-activity approach, setting us apart from an industry often fixated on end results.

Position Perks:

Significant bonus opportunity commensurate with outcomes
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Ongoing professional development
Local culture of support and positive recognition

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Ben Wheeler is a General Agent of NM and is not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $83,000.00 - $129,000.00 per year

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