Financial Planner Former & Current Athletes Wanted

Benefits:

• Retirement
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Turn Your Competitive Drive into a Rewarding Career
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.

Why Athletes Thrive Here
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.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• 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.

What We Provide
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

A Glance at 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

Meet Our Team:


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.

What We Value

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based earnings and revenue
• Average advisor annual earnings by career stage:

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

The Harrington District – Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply.

¹No level of income is guaranteed. Figures reflect a range of historical results among Harrington District financial representatives based on company data and are not a promise of future earnings.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners; as such, they are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes. Tim Harrington is the Managing Director of NM and is not in legal partnership with NM or its subsidiaries.