Careers

According to Scott Carr, Managing Director of The Carr Group, the main reasons to consider joining The Carr Group as a Financial Representative can be summarized by three words:

Independence—You build your local business the way you want to—choosing your hours, your clients, and the financial specialties you want to pursue. You measure your success.

Income—Your compensation is not dictated by corporate guidelines or somebody else's opinion. Your own hard work and determination control it. Your earnings potential is virtually as unlimited as your energy, commitment and drive.

Impact—Your impact is lasting because as part of our team, you don't just sell products, you help analyze needs and build relationships with your clients—relationships that often last a lifetime.

Successful financial representatives with The Carr Group experience tremendous pride and satisfaction in building a practice from the ground up. Their success is not a factor of luck or chance; it's the result of a productive work ethic, strong relationship skills and a level of professionalism second to none. A mission of doing what's right for our clients is the thread that weaves together our organization.

The goal is not to simply sell products, but to discover clients' needs and help to meet them. That means taking the time to understand each person's financial situation, values and goals. You might conclude that no one person can be an expert in all financial matters. We agree. That's why we provide you and your clients with access to a nationwide network of representatives, advisors and specialists who will work with you to provide a full range of services.

Explore this site to learn more about The Carr Group and the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. College students can learn more about the Northwestern Mutual internship program, and professionals considering a new career path should visit the My Company, My Career website to hear about the experiences of other successful financial representatives.

The Carr Group actively participates and recruits at the following university career centers:

• Illinois State University
• Eastern Illinois University
• Bradley University
• Marquette University

A career with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is unique—one that is as unique as you are. Why not see if you've got what it takes? We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact Loren Leeberg, Director of Recruitment and Selection for The Carr Group at  (847) 969 - 2505.