The Zara Group - Northwestern Mutual
Experienced Financial Advisor
Full Time • Hybrid - US
Benefits:
- Retirement
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Seeking a Licensed Representative in Missouri:
Are you a seasoned insurance professional or financial advisor with a strong sense of mission and a drive to excel in your career? Do you thrive in challenging environments and strive for excellence both in your professional journey and in life? The Zara Group of Northwestern Mutual is looking to expand our team with licensed and experienced insurance agents and financial advisors who are eager to take their careers to the next level. We are a cohesive group of determined, ambitious professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our clients' lives and in our community, as we continue to grow across our network of thriving offices.
Join Us: Bringing Your Experience to the Next Level
We are actively seeking licensed and experienced insurance agents from all areas of the industry, including:
- Life Insurance Specialists
- Health Insurance Agents
- Property and Casualty Insurance Experts
- Financial Services (Wealth Manager, CFP, Advisor)
- Annuities Advisors
- Disability Insurance Agents
- Long-Term Care Insurance Specialists
- Commercial Insurance Professionals
- Group Benefits Consultants
If you have experience in any of these areas, you’ll find an unparalleled opportunity to enhance your career by joining our team. Many of our representatives join us to provide their clients with a broader depth of service, integrating wealth management and financial services into their practice. Your expertise will be valued and utilized in ways that help you grow both professionally and personally.
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.
MEET OUR LOCAL LEADERS, THE HEARTBEAT OF OUR SUCCESS:
Jim Zara – Wealth Management Advisor
- How long with NM? 34 years.
- Prior Experience? Prior to joining NM, Jim graduated from the University of Missouri's Business School.
- Passionate About? Jim is passionate about his family—his wife and their three children. Outside of work, Jim is an avid supporter of Mizzou sports, particularly football and basketball, where he enjoys game days from his suite on the 50-yard line. He loves the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, with memorable trips to Africa and Alaska alongside his son. Jim also values coaching, leadership development, personal growth, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Cassandra Clemens – Director of Recruitment and Selection:
- How long with NM? 4 years.
- Prior Experience? Graduated from Mizzou’s Journalism School in 2010. Spent 3 years selling Personal Lines Insurance before transitioning into a Sales Training & Development Specialist role for a large insurance and travel organization, where she worked for 7 years.
- Passionate About? Outside of business, Cassandra is passionate about traveling and spending weekends at the Lake of the Ozarks, where she enjoys boating. She co-runs an online boutique with her aunt and splits time between St. Louis and Arizona to visit family. She loves being active outdoors, especially hiking with her Chocolate Lab.
Jesstine Kemper – Financial Advisor:
- How long with NM? 6 years.
- Prior Experience? Before joining NM, Jess held leadership roles in various departments within the casino industry, working as a hotel manager, casino floor supervisor, slot supervisor, and marketing manager.
- Passionate About? Jess loves spending time with her husband and their 1.5-year-old son. They recently renovated a historic 1890s home in Soulard and enjoy exploring new restaurants in St. Louis, especially those featuring ethnic cuisine. Adventurous travelers, they are committed to leaving the country at least once a year—her favorite destination is Vienna, Austria.
Brian LaValle – Private Wealth Advisor:
- How long with NM? 22 years.
- Prior Experience? Before joining NM, Brian worked in software sales and engineering. He started his career as an engineer and later founded a small company, where he was responsible for software architecture and selling their products.
- Passionate About? Brian is deeply committed to his family, including his significant other, his four children, and six grandchildren. He loves spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and enjoys relaxing on his property in Bowling Green, MO.
Jakob Junker – Financial Representative:
- How long with NM? 6 months.
- Prior Experience? Before joining NM, Jakob worked in the mortgage industry as a loan coordinator for a large U.S. lender.
- Passionate About? Outside of work, Jakob enjoys spending time with his fiancée Sarah. They love hiking on his parents' farm in Warrenton, MO, with their Pit Mix. Jakob is an enthusiast of trying new microbreweries in downtown St. Louis and enjoys playing slow-pitch softball. He is also a big fan of attending sporting events, especially Cardinals and Blues games.
What our Representatives Value Most:
- Potential for abundant, consistent, and predictable results.
- A collaborative, inclusive and safe environment, fostering growth, camaraderie and connection.
- Proven operational systems and cutting-edge technology for enhanced agent efficiency.
- Achieving high performance while maintaining a great quality of life.
- A company experiencing rapid growth, offering leadership opportunities for top performers.
Benefits:
- Significant bonus opportunity commensurate with outcomes
- First year stipend potential
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Licensing and Education Requirements:
- No Educational Requirements
- MO Insurance License
Join us on this exciting journey, where we take insurance and financial services to a whole new level of excitement and fulfillment.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Jim Zara is a District Agent of NM.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $135,000.00 - $157,000.00 per year
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Industry Leading Compensation
Mentorship Program offering new agents the necessary fundamentals
Ongoing Specialized Training
Dedicated In-House Administrative Support
Career Advancement Opportunities
Company Full of Successful Leaders
Collaboration with highly productive peers