Financial Advising Internship

The Financial Representative Internship offers real-world experience with one of the most diverse, inclusive Fortune 100 companies in the U.S. NM's internship has been rated Top 100 in the nation for 25 years running. Additionally, our local network most recently selected and developed the #3 intern in the country! 

Now recruiting for 2026 Internship opportunities. Interns can begin building their client base in our May or November 2026 training classes. Additionally, interns get class credit while getting hands on business experience.

Our interns start building the foundation in finance, insurance, and sales that will help you deliver financial security to your clients - whatever that means to them. Lay the foundation for a client base and a successful practice, with support from your mentor, coach, and colleagues. At Northwestern Mutual, you'll work for yourself - but never by yourself. Gain real-life experiences while earning stipend AND performance-based compensation. Northwestern Mutual supports licensing within our holistic approach to financial planning. We pay for licenses in both risk management (insurances) and wealth accumulation (Investments - SIE, Series 6/7, Series 63) for our long-term, productive interns. 

                                  Internship with an Impact

• Test drive the Financial Advising career  in a real world way 
• Initial, in depth training with ongoing development curriculum 
• Build confidence in business building activities 
• Compensation – Stipend & Commission Structure. This is not an hourly/salary based role.
• Flexibility for school
• The chance to make an impact on others 
• Creating your client base while still in school
• Leadership opportunities

Could Northwestern Mutual be right for you?

We are looking for driven, passionate, and intentional students to join our culture and gain the experience they are seeking in business. While many view financial advising as a game of numbers, what we know is this - the best advisors are in it for the people, and see a future in helping families and businesses create financial stability. If you would describe yourself in the following ways… let's talk. 

• You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You have a desire to build something for yourself, and you're not afraid to put yourself out there. You may not be sure what that looks like yet, but a 9 to 5 isn't for you. 
• You are naturally inquisitive. You ask deeper questions than your peers. ‘Tell me more’ is a common sentence for you. You're always looking to get to the root of something or someone. 
• You outwork your peers. Are group projects the bane of your existence? Enough said. 
• You care about people. You want to make a difference in the world, in a meaningful way. You may not know the industry yet, but you know that people are your people. No finance degree? No problem. Our in depth training gives you everything you need to know. We're more interested in who you are than what you know.