Financial Planning Business Consultant

What You'll Do: Enhances field productivity and profitability by partnering with financial advisors to help them build and grow integrated planning practices. Provides in-depth consultation and support to advisors on financial planning, sales processes, products and implementation. Identifies and develops best practices, tools, training and resources needed to introduce successful financial planning services to the field. Leads projects to enhance centralized service models; drive adoption of Northwestern Mutual 's planning and investment philosophies; and support the growth of integrated advisors in the field. Supports workflow refinement, team development and change management in alignment with Northwestern Mutual 's evolving distribution strategy. Consults with advisor on financial planning, product options, suitability, and investment concepts and strategies. Analyzes clients' financial goals, current situation and portfolio. Thoroughly documents case notes and thought process for recommendations presented to advisors. Develops appropriate recommendation options to meet client needs, risk profile, time horizon and preferences. Coaches on the presentation of financial plans, investment cases and successful client presentation including handling client objections. Leads projects to enhance the program to increase alignment with planning, integrate investments and increase productivity in field offices. This includes development of tools, training and other materials needed