Transition Your Teaching and Coaching Skills into Financial Services:
Do Work That Matters: People are drawn to this career because it offers meaningful work—the kind that provides fulfillment through service to others. That’s why it resonates so deeply with the values teachers and coaches bring to the table.
Leverage Your Communication Expertise: As a teacher or coach, you’ve mastered the art of communication—whether it's explaining complex concepts or motivating individuals. These skills are crucial in financial services, where you'll guide clients through important financial decisions that impact their lives.
Build Lifelong Relationships: In teaching and coaching, you connect with individuals over time, watching them grow and succeed. In financial services, you can continue fostering these long-term relationships, helping clients at each stage of their financial journey, and offering support that lasts a lifetime.
See the Impact of Your Work: Just as you’ve seen the difference you’ve made in the classroom or on the field, a career in financial services allows you to witness firsthand how your advice and guidance can lead to meaningful, lasting changes in your clients’ lives.
Achieve Greater Rewards: The transition from teaching or coaching to financial services offers the potential for not only a more fulfilling career, but also the opportunity to grow personally and professionally—while building a future that reflects your values and goals.
Our Thriving Office is Located: 576 Bielenberg Drive Suite 250 Woodbury, MN 55125
Meet Our Local Leaders:
Josh Willour – Managing Director:
- Time with Northwestern Mutual: 16 years
- Previous Experience: Started as an intern and has built his career with Northwestern Mutual since.
- Outside Interests: Passionate about family life—spending time with his wife and their five kids traveling, enjoying sports, and being together as often as possible.
Seth Hendricks – Financial Representative:
- Time with Northwestern Mutual: 6 years
- Previous Experience: Former Police Officer
- Outside Interests: Enjoys running marathons and Ragnar races, creative play with his son and daughter, and movie nights with his wife.
Halsted Knutson – Wealth Management Advisor:
- Time with Northwestern Mutual: 4 years
- Previous Experience: Was pursuing a Doctorate in Chiropractic Care before joining NM.
- Outside Interests: Loves traveling with his wife and four kids, trying new coffee shops, staying active, coaching his daughter’s softball team, and spending time outdoors.
Dave Dettmann – Wealth Management Advisor:
- Time with Northwestern Mutual: 14 years
- Previous Experience: Former teacher and photographer
- Outside Interests: Enjoys time with family and friends, boating, wakeboarding, and attending music festivals.
Michelle Lother – Associate Wealth Management Advisor and College Unit Director:
- Time with Northwestern Mutual: 5 years
- Previous Experience: Graduated from Mankato State University with a degree in General Finance; played college basketball.
- Outside Interests: Loves walking her dog, exploring new breweries, traveling with her fiancé, and tackling new home projects.
About Us: The Willour District of Northwestern Mutual is a high-performing, purpose-driven team within NMTC East. With a strong culture of collaboration, leadership, and impact, we’re committed to helping clients build better financial futures while developing top-tier advisors. Known for our innovation, diversity, and nationally ranked internship program, we also give back through causes like Pinky Swear and Best Christmas Ever. Here, success is shared—and built to last.
Position Responsibilities for a Financial Representative:
- Educate clients on financial planning and insurance options.
- Provide excellent customer service and build lasting relationships.
- Collaborate with a local supportive team.
Position Requirements:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Goal-oriented with a desire to succeed.
- Life insurance license and FINRA certifications (or willingness to obtain).
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.
Position Perks:
- Significant bonus opportunity commensurate with outcomes
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Ongoing professional development
- Local culture of support and positive recognition
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Josh Willour is a General Agent of NM and not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.
Flexible work from home options available.
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