Financial Planner Former & Current Athletes Wanted at Northwestern Mutual in IA-Bettendorf-52722
- Company: Northwestern Mutual
- Location: IA-Bettendorf-52722
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $76,000.00 - $193,000.00 per year
- Visa sponsorship available
Overview
At The Harrington District – Northwestern Mutual, we've found that some of our most successful financial planners share a common background: they're former athletes, coaches, or individuals who thrive in competitive environments. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and athletic history is a p…
Job description
- At The Harrington District – Northwestern Mutual, we've found that some of our most successful financial planners share a common background: they're former athletes, coaches, or individuals who thrive in competitive environments. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and athletic history is a plus, not a requirement.
- The same qualities that lead to success on the field, court, track, or in the gym have discipline, resilience, coachability, and a commitment to continuous improvement; also create exceptional financial advisors. If you're looking for a career where your work ethic directly influences your success while helping others build financial confidence, we'd love to meet you.
- Athletes are accustomed to setting ambitious goals, overcoming challenges, and performing under pressure and so are professionals from many other high-performance backgrounds. Those experiences translate naturally into building a successful financial practice.
Responsibilities
- Build meaningful, long-term relationships with clients.
- Create personalized financial strategies that help individuals, families, and business owners achieve their goals.
- Grow your own business with the support of an experienced leadership team.
- Be recognized and rewarded for your effort, performance, and results.
- Continue developing personally and professionally through coaching and mentorship.
- Whether your background is in college athletics, professional sports, coaching, military service, recreational competition, sales, education, or another performance-driven field, the mindset you've developed can become one of your greatest professional strengths.
- Build trusted relationships with individuals, families, and business owners.
- Understand each client's financial goals and priorities.
- Develop personalized financial plans and insurance strategies.
- Provide ongoing guidance as clients' needs evolve.
- Grow your practice through networking, referrals, and community involvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant military or equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Competitive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.
- Experience in athletics, coaching, military service, leadership, or other performance-driven environments is valued but not required.
- Willingness to obtain required FINRA and state insurance licenses (training provided).
Skills
Required
- Communication
- Relationship-building
- Self-motivation
- Goal-oriented
- Competitive mindset
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Personal accountability
- Continuous growth
- Leadership through service
- Coaching
- Mentorship
Benefits
- Retirement
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- You bring the drive & we'll provide the resources.
- Comprehensive training and professional licensing support
- One-on-one mentorship from experienced financial advisors
- Proven business development systems and marketing resources
- Collaborative team environment focused on growth
- Flexibility to build a career that aligns with your personal and professional goals
- Office Location: 4323 Ontario Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722
- Performance-based earnings and revenue
- Career Stage
- Income Range (Average to Top 25%)Year 1 | $76,000 – $193,000
- Year 3 | $103,000 – $202,000
- Year 5 | $139,000 – $289,000
- Year 10 | $234,000 – $490,000
- Year 15 | $341,000 – $790,000
- Uncapped earning potential as you grow your practice
- Access to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Retirement plan options
- Professional development and licensing support
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship
- Local culture of recognition, collaboration, and support
- Compensation: $76,000.00 - $193,000.00 per year
About Northwestern Mutual
Founded in 1857, Northwestern Mutual is a FORTUNE 500® financial services company serving more than 5 million clients nationwide. As a mutual company, we're accountable to our policyowners, not shareholders allowing us to focus on long-term client outcomes. Recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the World's Most Admired Companies in 2024, Northwestern Mutual combines financial strength with a client-first philosophy and a culture dedicated to helping people achieve lasting financial security. See what a day in the life of a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative looks like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tar1BSa7Gaw Tim Harrington | Managing Director Time with NM: Joined Northwestern Mutual in 2021 as a Growth and Development Director before becoming Managing Director just nine months later. Previous Experience: Business owner, speaker, coach, and consultant. Outside the Office: Tim lives in Eldridge with his wife, Lindsay, and their six children. He enjoys volunteering for youth sports, supporting his children's activities, spending time with family, and traveling. Scott Fischer | Financial Advisor & Growth and Development Director Time with NM: Joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 2007 and now serves as both a Financial Advisor and Growth and Development Director. Previous Experience: Finance graduate from Jacksonville University who launched his career through Northwestern Mutual's internship program. Outside the Office: Scott and his wife, Krista, have four sons and recently returned to Sterling, Illinois. He enjoys coaching youth sports, golfing, volunteering, attending church, and spending time with family. Alanna Rumler-Akre | Financial Advisor Time with NM: 11 years. Previous Experience: Started through Northwestern Mutual's internship program and has earned both the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designations. Outside the Office: Alanna enjoys golfing, boating, and spending time with her husband, Lane, and their three boys. She previously served on the board of Lead(h)er. Brooke Keck | Talent Acquisition Time with NM: Joined Northwestern Mutual in 2022. Previous Experience: Real estate sales and mortgage lending. Outside the Office: Brooke enjoys fitness, home renovation projects, spending time with her husband, Matt, and their son, and volunteering as Board President of Dress for Success Quad Cities. A competitive mindset balanced with collaboration. Integrity and a commitment to doing what's right for clients. Personal accountability and continuous growth. Leadership through service. Coaching, mentorship, and lifelong learning. A supportive culture where individual success contributes to team success.