Benefits:

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 at: 101 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 500, Troy, MI.

Meet Our Local Leaders:

Nick Hammer – Growth and Development Director:

How long with NM? Has been with Northwestern Mutual for 5 years.
Prior Experience? Previously a high school math teacher for 3 years and worked in Corporate Finance at Ford Motor Company for 4 years. Holds an MBA from Michigan State University.
Passionate About? Married to Kristen and a proud father of four boys. Enjoys golf, spending time outdoors, attending Lions and Tigers games, and traveling with his family.

Tek Wiegert – District Agent:

How long with NM? Started as an intern in 2004 and joined full-time in 2005.
Prior Experience? Joined Northwestern Mutual directly after college.
Passionate About? Happily married with two children. Enjoys golf, skiing and snowboarding up north, and is an avid runner—participating in the Detroit Marathon annually. Coaches youth basketball and serves on the board of Camp Casey.

Dominic Mirabella – Managing Partner:

How long with NM? Has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2008.
Prior Experience? A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and a U.S. Army veteran. Earned an MBA from the University of Florida before joining Northwestern Mutual.
Passionate About? Enjoys spending quality time with his wife and their two children. Actively involved in the community and serves on the board of Camp Casey. A passionate supporter of all Detroit sports teams.

Jake Paulson – Growth and Development Director:

How long with NM? Has been with Northwestern Mutual for 5 years.
Prior Experience? Played collegiate baseball at Oakland University and spent six years playing Minor League Baseball.
Passionate About? Married with two young children. Enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing in his free time.

About Us: The Wiegert District of Northwestern Mutual lives by three core values: Act with HONOR, Maximize OPPORTUNITY, and Create IMPACT. Our culture is rooted in accountability, growth, and community. We host quarterly team events and proudly support local charities like Camp Casey and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, reflecting our commitment to making a difference—both in and outside the office.

Position Responsibilities for an Insurance Agent:

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. Tek Wiegert is a General Agent of NM and is not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $65,000.00 - $123,000.00 per year

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