Benefits:
- Retirement
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Transition Your Teaching Skills into Financial Services:
- Leverage Your Communication Expertise: Educators excel in financial services because they have the confidence and communication skills needed to guide clients through important decisions that can shape their financial futures.
- Build Lifelong Relationships: While educators often lose touch with students as they move into new life stages, financial services allow you to maintain close, long-term relationships with clients, helping them at every stage of life.
- See the Impact of Your Work: Just as you’ve witnessed the difference you made in the classroom, this career offers the chance to see how your guidance positively affects clients’ lives, both now and in the future.
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Achieve Greater Rewards: Transitioning into financial services can offer not only a more rewarding career path but often greater financial opportunities as well.
Meet Our Team:
Tim Harrington - Managing Director
- How long with NM? Started as Growth and Development Director in 2021, transitioned to Managing Director after 9 months.
- Previous Experience? Managed a consulting business, with experience as a speaker, coach, and consultant.
- Passionate about? Lives in Eldridge with his wife Lindsay and their six children. Volunteers for youth sports, enjoys family time, watching his kids compete, and traveling.
Tyler Kargl - Financial Advisor
- How long with NM? Started in 2015.
- Previous Experience? Former supervisor at Best Buy, which helped him develop client management skills.
- Passionate about? Lives in Andalusia, IL, with his wife Kodi and their three children. Enjoys performing as a musical duo, attending kids’ activities, cheering on favorite sports teams, and vacationing.
Alanna Rumler - Growth & Development Director
- How long with NM? Started in May 2015.
- Previous Experience? Joined through an internship program, now a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Consultant.
- Passionate About? Enjoys golfing, boating, and socializing with friends and family. Loves time with her husband Lane and their twin boys. Board member of Lead(h)er.
Brooke Keck - Director of Recruiting
- How long with NM? Approaching 1 year.
- Previous Experience? Worked in real estate sales and mortgage lending before transitioning to Talent Acquisition in 2022.
- Passionate About? Enjoys family time with her husband Matt and their 5-month-old son. Likes working out, home renovation projects, and long walks around Costco.
About Us: The Northwestern Mutual - Quad Cities District Office has received numerous accolades, including being recognized by Forbes in 2024 as Best in State Wealth Advisors for the Five Cities Financial Team. In 2023, the office was voted the “Coolest of the Cool” workplace by the Corridor Business Journal. Individually, Ryan Curtis was named a top 100 intern for 2023-2024, and Tyler Kargl has been a multi-year award winner by "Locals Love Us, QC" as a top Financial Advisor and Life Insurance Agent. The office also supports local charities, and recently delivered a $15,000 grant to Empower House QCA through Community. Achievement and giving are ingrained in our DNA.
Position Responsibilities for a Financial Representative:
- 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).
Quad Cities District Mission/Vision/Values:
- Mission: Financially empower communities to change the world.
- Vision: Redefine financial planning as a sanctuary for diverse communities.
- Core Values: Inclusivity, empowerment, safety, impact, and authenticity.
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. Tim Harrington is a General Agent of NM and not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $73,700.00 - $136,700.00 per year
About Northwestern Mutual (NM): When people feel better about their money, good things happen—they become more confident and feel more secure. For more than 160 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped people achieve the financial flexibility they need to live more and worry less.
Being a mutual company means Northwestern Mutual reports to its clients, not Wall Street. They don't believe in chasing fads or taking undue risk for short-term gains. Instead, they take a long-term approach—both in the way we help people plan to reach their goals, and in the way they do business. This has served their clients (and mine) well through all kinds of economic ups and downs, including wars, recessions, even the recent pandemic.
Click HERE to learn about a day in the life of a Northwestern Mutual Representative
About Northwestern Mutual - Quad Cities:
Awards and Milestones:
- Five Cities Financial Team:
- Network office recognized by Forbes in 2024 as "Best in State" Wealth Advisors.
- Corporate Recognition:
- Voted the "Coolest of the Cool" workplace by the Corridor Business Journal in 2023.
- Individual Achievements:
- Ryan Curtis named as a top 100 intern in 2023-2024.
- Tyler Kargl, a multi-year award winner by "Locals Love Us, QC" as a top Financial Advisor and Life Insurance Agent.
Charitable Contributions:
- Delivered a $15,000 grant to Empower House QCA, a local non-profit, through the Community Service Awards program with Northwestern Mutual.
- $500,000 commitment to support the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, specifically aiding the nurses, doctors, support teams, administrators, and volunteers on the 11th floor. This initiative is bolstered by an annual fundraiser called The Kinnick Derby, a Kentucky Derby-themed event held in Iowa City!
Meet some of our local leaders, the heartbeat of our business:
Tim Harrington
- Time with NM: Started as Growth and Development Director in 2021, transitioned to Managing Director after 9 months.
- Prior Experience: Managed a consulting business, with experience as a speaker, coach, and consultant. Passionate about leadership and developing others.
- Passions: Lives in Eldridge with his wife Lindsay and their six children. Volunteers for youth sports, enjoys family time, watching his kids compete, and traveling.
Tyler Kargl
- Title: Financial Advisor
- Time with NM: Started in 2015
- Prior Experience: Former supervisor at Best Buy, which helped him develop client management skills.
- Passions: Lives in Andalusia, IL, with his wife Kodi and their three children. Enjoys performing as a musical duo, attending kids’ activities, cheering on favorite sports teams, and vacationing.
Alanna Rumler
- Title: Growth & Development Director (GDD)
- Time with NM: Since May 2015
- Prior Experience: Joined through an internship program, now a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Consultant.
- Passions: Enjoys golfing, boating, and socializing with friends and family. Loves time with her husband Lane and their twin boys. Board member of Lead(h)er.
Brooke Keck
- Title: Director of Recruiting
- Time with NM: Approaching 1 year
- Prior Experience: Worked in real estate sales and mortgage lending before transitioning to Talent Acquisition in 2022.
- Passions: Enjoys family time with her husband Matt and their 5-month-old son. Likes working out, home renovation projects, and long walks around Costco.
Career Advantages: As a Northwestern Mutual financial advisor or representative at the Quad Cities office, you'll build lasting relationships with your clients and help them live their lives to the fullest. And you'll be building your own business from the ground up with support from seasoned mentors and award‐winning training. Additionally, many of our representatives earn over $100K in their first year, over $200K in their 3rd year and can exceed $400K by their 10th year.
You're in Charge: You'll run your business, but have backing from Northwestern Mutual and our local team, where you're in control of how much you earn. If you decide to really get after it, there are also renewals and bonuses based on hitting certain benchmarks.
Top Notch Training: We don't expect you to know everything on day one, or even have a business degree. You'll receive award‐winning training and partner with our industry experts to learn the ins and outs of financial planning. We'll help you to:
- Get off to a fast start
- Grow your career in finance through distinct learning paths
- Pursue advanced professional certifications with financial support
Who We Are Looking For: We are ready to partner with individuals who align with our mission and values, as well as the following core characteristics:
- Growth mindset
- High integrity/character
- Relationship builder/get their energy from people
- Loyalty/history of success
Next Step: Do you connect with this message, align to our values and open minded to a career change? if so, submit your application to be considered for an interview.
Our thriving office is located: 1704 E 54th St, Davenport, IA 52807
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Industry Leading Compensation
Training program offering new advisors the necessary fundamentals
Ongoing Specialized Training
Dedicated In-House Administrative Support
Career Advancement Opportunities
Company Full of Successful Leaders
Collaboration with highly productive peers