Join the Winning Team at Northwestern Mutual - Quad Cities District!
Are you an athlete at heart with a passion for teamwork and competition? Bring your sports background to a dynamic career as a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual - Quad Cities District!
Why Current and Former Athletes and Coaches Thrive Here:
We recognize the unique strengths and qualities that current and former athletes and coaches bring to the table. This group excels in our environment thanks to their discipline, leadership, and competitive spirit—traits that are essential for success in the insurance and financial services industry. Here’s why they could thrive with us:
Teamwork and Collaboration: Just like in sports, our success depends on working as a team. Athletes and coaches both understand the power of collaboration—whether it’s executing plays on the field or guiding a team to perform at its best. This teamwork mindset creates a supportive, goal-driven environment where everyone is committed to delivering the best results for clients.
Resilience and Determination: Athletes face challenges head-on, and coaches are there to guide them through it. Both groups are no strangers to setbacks and know what it takes to push through adversity. That resilience directly translates into the professional world, where staying focused and persistent is key to long-term success.
Goal-Oriented Mindset: Whether it’s achieving a personal record or leading a team to victory, athletes and coaches are wired to set clear goals and work relentlessly toward them. This same mindset drives our representatives to help clients achieve their financial goals with purpose and precision.
Discipline and Time Management: Balancing training schedules, game days, and planning sessions requires serious discipline—something athletes and coaches have mastered. These time management skills are critical in managing client portfolios, meeting deadlines, and staying highly productive.
Leadership and Mentorship: Coaches in particular bring a natural leadership style and a passion for developing others. In our business, this ability to mentor, guide, and inspire translates seamlessly into helping clients—and teammates—grow and succeed.
Competitive Spirit: The desire to win and be the best runs deep. Athletes and coaches alike bring a healthy competitive edge that fuels performance, encourages continuous improvement, and drives outstanding service for our clients.
About Us: The Northwestern Mutual - Quad Cities District Office has received numerous accolades, including being recognized by Forbes in 2024 as Best in State Wealth Advisors for the Five Cities Financial Team. In 2023, the office was voted the “Coolest of the Cool” workplace by the Corridor Business Journal. Individually, Ryan Curtis was named a top 100 intern for 2023-2024, and Tyler Kargl has been a multi-year award winner by "Locals Love Us, QC" as a top Financial Advisor and Life Insurance Agent. The office also supports local charities, and recently delivered a $15,000 grant to Empower House QCA through Community. Achievement and giving are ingrained in our DNA.
Meet some of our local team:
Tim Harrington - Managing Director
- How long with NM? Started as Growth and Development Director in 2021, transitioned to Managing Director after 9 months.
- Previous Experience? Managed a consulting business, with experience as a speaker, coach, and consultant.
- Passionate about? Lives in Eldridge with his wife Lindsay and their six children. Volunteers for youth sports, enjoys family time, watching his kids compete, and traveling.
Tyler Kargl - Financial Advisor
- How long with NM? Started in 2015.
- Previous Experience? Former supervisor at Best Buy, which helped him develop client management skills.
- Passionate about? Lives in Andalusia, IL, with his wife Kodi and their three children. Enjoys performing as a musical duo, attending kids’ activities, cheering on favorite sports teams, and vacationing.
Alanna Rumler - Growth & Development Director
- How long with NM? Started in May 2015.
- Previous Experience? Joined through an internship program, now a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Consultant.
- Passionate About? Enjoys golfing, boating, and socializing with friends and family. Loves time with her husband Lane and their twin boys. Board member of Lead(h)er.
Brooke Keck - Director of Recruiting
- How long with NM? Approaching 1 year.
- Previous Experience? Worked in real estate sales and mortgage lending before transitioning to Talent Acquisition in 2022.
- Passionate About? Enjoys family time with her husband Matt and their 5-month-old son. Likes working out, home renovation projects, and long walks around Costco.
Key Responsibilities: As a Financial Advisor, your primary role will be to engage with clients to understand their comprehensive financial needs, providing personalized guidance to help them achieve their financial protection and planning goals. You will design and implement tailored strategies that safeguard clients' assets, income, and overall financial well-being, ensuring their long-term security. Regularly reviewing and updating clients' financial plans and insurance policies to reflect any changes in their circumstances or goals will be crucial to ensure continuous protection. Additionally, you will cultivate a robust network of clients through referrals, active community involvement, and professional associations.
Qualifications: We prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related discipline. While prior experience in insurance, financial services, or business development is beneficial, it is not mandatory. Successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, strong analytical skills, and the capability to build lasting client relationships. We welcome individuals from business development-oriented organizations with uncapped earnings potential, including those from Medical Device, Education (teachers, administrators), Logistics, Solar, Payroll Services, Tech Business Development, Real Estate, Auto Rental and others. You will be required to obtain state insurance licenses, with training provided and sponsorship considered.
Benefits: You will have continuous access to training and development programs, with sponsorship for advanced certifications to enhance your expertise. We offer a lucrative compensation structure including performance-based incentives and unlimited earning potential. You will receive extensive support from a dedicated planning team, marketing resources, and experienced mentors. Enjoy the flexibility to design a work schedule that aligns with your personal and professional goals. Most importantly, you will play a pivotal role in helping individuals and families secure their financial future, making a lasting difference in the community.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Tim Harrington is a General Agent of NM and not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.
Flexible work from home options available.
About Northwestern Mutual (NM): When people feel better about their money, good things happen—they become more confident and feel more secure. For more than 160 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped people achieve the financial flexibility they need to live more and worry less.
Being a mutual company means Northwestern Mutual reports to its clients, not Wall Street. They don't believe in chasing fads or taking undue risk for short-term gains. Instead, they take a long-term approach—both in the way we help people plan to reach their goals, and in the way they do business. This has served their clients (and mine) well through all kinds of economic ups and downs, including wars, recessions, even the recent pandemic.
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About Northwestern Mutual - Quad Cities:
Awards and Milestones:
- Five Cities Financial Team:
- Network office recognized by Forbes in 2024 as "Best in State" Wealth Advisors.
- Corporate Recognition:
- Voted the "Coolest of the Cool" workplace by the Corridor Business Journal in 2023.
- Individual Achievements:
- Ryan Curtis named as a top 100 intern in 2023-2024.
- Tyler Kargl, a multi-year award winner by "Locals Love Us, QC" as a top Financial Advisor and Life Insurance Agent.
Charitable Contributions:
- Delivered a $15,000 grant to Empower House QCA, a local non-profit, through the Community Service Awards program with Northwestern Mutual.
- $500,000 commitment to support the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, specifically aiding the nurses, doctors, support teams, administrators, and volunteers on the 11th floor. This initiative is bolstered by an annual fundraiser called The Kinnick Derby, a Kentucky Derby-themed event held in Iowa City!
Meet some of our local leaders, the heartbeat of our business:
Tim Harrington
- Time with NM: Started as Growth and Development Director in 2021, transitioned to Managing Director after 9 months.
- Prior Experience: Managed a consulting business, with experience as a speaker, coach, and consultant. Passionate about leadership and developing others.
- Passions: Lives in Eldridge with his wife Lindsay and their six children. Volunteers for youth sports, enjoys family time, watching his kids compete, and traveling.
Tyler Kargl
- Title: Financial Advisor
- Time with NM: Started in 2015
- Prior Experience: Former supervisor at Best Buy, which helped him develop client management skills.
- Passions: Lives in Andalusia, IL, with his wife Kodi and their three children. Enjoys performing as a musical duo, attending kids’ activities, cheering on favorite sports teams, and vacationing.
Alanna Rumler
- Title: Growth & Development Director (GDD)
- Time with NM: Since May 2015
- Prior Experience: Joined through an internship program, now a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Consultant.
- Passions: Enjoys golfing, boating, and socializing with friends and family. Loves time with her husband Lane and their twin boys. Board member of Lead(h)er.
Brooke Keck
- Title: Director of Recruiting
- Time with NM: Approaching 1 year
- Prior Experience: Worked in real estate sales and mortgage lending before transitioning to Talent Acquisition in 2022.
- Passions: Enjoys family time with her husband Matt and their 5-month-old son. Likes working out, home renovation projects, and long walks around Costco.
Career Advantages: As a Northwestern Mutual financial advisor or representative at the Quad Cities office, you'll build lasting relationships with your clients and help them live their lives to the fullest. And you'll be building your own business from the ground up with support from seasoned mentors and award‐winning training. Additionally, many of our representatives earn over $100K in their first year, over $200K in their 3rd year and can exceed $400K by their 10th year.
You're in Charge: You'll run your business, but have backing from Northwestern Mutual and our local team, where you're in control of how much you earn. If you decide to really get after it, there are also renewals and bonuses based on hitting certain benchmarks.
Top Notch Training: We don't expect you to know everything on day one, or even have a business degree. You'll receive award‐winning training and partner with our industry experts to learn the ins and outs of financial planning. We'll help you to:
- Get off to a fast start
- Grow your career in finance through distinct learning paths
- Pursue advanced professional certifications with financial support
Who We Are Looking For: We are ready to partner with individuals who align with our mission and values, as well as the following core characteristics:
- Growth mindset
- High integrity/character
- Relationship builder/get their energy from people
- Loyalty/history of success
Next Step: Do you connect with this message, align to our values and open minded to a career change? if so, submit your application to be considered for an interview.
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