Careers

Financial Representative:

Financial Representatives with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network provide expert guidance and innovative solutions for individuals and companies in the areas of retirement solutions, life insurance, disability income insurance, investment services, estate analysis, business needs analysis, education funding, and employee benefits. Each one of our representatives strives to understand our client's needs and financial goals in order to lead them on a path to success. Plus, our Financial Representatives have exclusive access to Northwestern Mutual's world-class insurance products and an array of quality investment services.

Representatives are in business for themselves but they are not alone. Supported by our network of specialists, training programs and mentoring opportunities they have access to the resources; products and assistance that they need to help their clients and build their practices.

Join Our Team:
The Cunningham Financial Group is established on the principles of integrity, growth, personal responsibility and giving back to the community.

• Brian Cunningham, Managing Partner of The Cunningham Financial Group, has maintained a highly successful financial group. Since 1868, our organization has provided our clients with an assortment of financial services. With locations in downtown Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, and Inverness we have the ability to serve our clients throughout the Front Range.
• In 2004, the combined efforts of all of our interns (from both University of Colorado and University of Wyoming) achieved high recognition as being two of most successful schools nationwide in our internship program, respectively ranked #5 and #10.
• According to the March 7, 2005, FORTUNE magazine survey, Northwestern Mutual was named "America's Most Admired life insurance company for 23 years and joined the "America's Most Admired" Hall of Fame!  We did it again in 2007 for the 24th year in a row;  FORTUNE magazine's Most Admired list is the definitive report card on corporate reputations, and Northwestern Mutual is the only company to rank first in its industry every year since 1983.
• Financial assistance is available for your professional developmentespecially The Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations, and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certificationsthree marks of professionalism in our industry.

Training and Development
At The Cunningham Financial Group, we are committed to providing our Financial Representatives with excellent training and development programs that will equip them for success. Our programs include:

• Business consulting by highly-qualified professionals that will support in achieving personal, professional and financial goals. 
• Initial sales training that will build a solid foundation in Northwestern Mutual's sales process and product knowledge. 
• Ongoing development for educational and personal growth that consists of one on one mentoring sessions and peer study groups.
• Ongoing group and one on one training on the systems and programs used on a daily basis.
• Access to knowledgeable specialists, support staff and state of the art technology.

For more information about a career as a Financial Representative, please contact our Director of Recruitment, Amanda Morgan at (303)390-5778 or amanda.a.morgan@nmfn.com

Summer Internship Program:
Financial Representative interns with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network have the same opportunities to build their careers as our full-time representatives. Like Financial Representatives, interns strive to provide expert guidance and innovative solutions for clients in areas of risk management and wealth accumulation. Interns are able to acquire entrepreneurial experience while working in a supportive environment. They are provided with initial training, a mentor, and the support needed to be successful.

The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network was named as having one of America's Top 10 Internships ten consecutive times since 1997, according to the Princeton Review (2006). Working 35 to 40 hours per week, financial representative interns are able to gain necessary skills and knowledge of the financial services industry, define their own target markets and establish client relationships.

We are seeking highly-motivated, success-driven students who desire to be challenged and build relationships with members of the community. If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contact Tracie Bannick, the recruiter with the Cunningham Agency. Her e-mail address is: tracie.bannick@nmfn.com. For more information, visit our internship website at: http://www.nminternships.com.