Advisor Development Program - May 2026 Graduates Only

Financial Advisor Development Program - May 2026 Graduates ONLY - Apply here or email your resume directly to maryssa.mondragon@nm.com

The Financial Advisor Development Program at Northwestern Mutual Oklahoma City provides recent graduates guidance, mentorship, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. You will engage with local and nationwide experts and exclusive financial products with the support of a Fortune 100 company. You will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom.

Our Financial Advisor Development Program allows you to:

  • Participate in a 3-month specialized training program following your college graduation that will lead to a potential full-time advisor position.
  • Obtain your Life, Accident, and Health insurance licenses as well as investment licenses (Security Industry Essentials, Series 6/7, and Series 63)
  • Learn how to prospect and network to build your business and client base.
  • Develop and execute a business strategy.
  • Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals.
  • Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations.
  • Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
  • Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.

Are you a fit for the Financial Advisor Development Program?

  • Full-time student; graduating in May 2026.
  • Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for financial planning.
  • Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc.)
  • Excellent time-management skills.
  • Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
  • Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Performance-based earnings and revenue
  • Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month, not inclusive of earned commissions)
  • Support for insurance licensing (Life, Accident, and Health insurance license)
  • Support for Security Industry Essentials, Series 6/7, Series 63 registrations
  • Reviews at 30 and 60 days to evaluate an official full-time offer upon finishing program.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Financial planning services
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid training

Experience:

  • Financial: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

  • Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oklahoma City, OK 73118

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