I wish I had been older, most interns are 21 and I was only 19
Advice
Be prepared to be work hard
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Financial Advisor Intern
May - December 2020 • Logan, UT
What I liked
The people are great to work with and they really want you to succeed.
What I wish was different
It was hard not doing things in person due to COVID.
Advice
Just push through the hard times and you will be rewarded.
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Financial Representative
September 2020 • Boca Raton, FL
What I liked
Very welcoming environment
What I wish was different
The chance to go into the office
Advice
It’s had but worth it.
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Financial Representative
March 2019 • Williamsville, NY
What I liked
Building Connections and advancing my career as a Financial Advisor
What I wish was different
I wish that I wouldn't have been so skeptical at the start and absorbed more in the beginning
Advice
Amazing Experience with a Great Team
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College Financial Representative
February 2020 • Center Valley, PA
What I liked
Ability to facilitate your own hours to get work done.
What I wish was different
A non-covid environment
Advice
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Finacial proffesional intern
January - August 2020 • Eau Claire, WI
What I liked
The culture and support from everyone in the office and outside of the office were amazing. Also very inclusive, cookouts and get-togethers to make you feel like part of the company.
What I wish was different
Not the companies fault, but were only allowed in the office half the time due to COVID-19 was hard to stay motivated starting off.
Advice
Make sure you put your all in, even if you're not sure about it. This internship helped my social skills, confidence as well as putting me on the right path for my future.
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Financial Analyst
June 2020 • Onalaska, WI
What I liked
The experience of learning more about investments and investment portfolios.
What I wish was different
Training with a little more hands-on, (obviously COVID has restricted that though).
Advice
Know that there is always opportunity or room for improvement and "moving up" within your company when you work hard at what you do.
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College Financial Representative
August - December 2020 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
Working with other advisors in the office. Also working to find different clients and interact with people who I may not even know.
What I wish was different
The direction from my mentor on how best to succeed just seemed like we were going in circles and I never really progressed with my problems.
Advice
To not be scared of calling people you may not know and also not to be afraid of asking people for a meeting because they are either going to meet with you or not.
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Financial Representative
May - August 2020 • East Lansing, MI
What I liked
One of the things I liked about the internship was my ability to expand on my communication skills. I have learned a lot of different concepts and theories within the department of communication, but being able to actually use them in the professional setting was more interesting than the practice we did in the classroom. It also allowed me to get out of my "shell", I felt less and less awkward and uncomfortable with each conversation I had and it has translated to how I speak with people outside of the professional setting as well.
What I wish was different
I wish we could have been in person this summer. Even though the experience was the best it could have been under the circumstances, COVID-19, and the people in-charge of the internship program did their best to make the experience whole-some and welcoming in the online environment. We still learned all of the material necessary for our job, and each of us were able to do our job, but personally I think it would have been more fun if I was in the office working along side my colleagues.
Advice
It does not matter who you are, whether you are a person who is extremely passionate about the financial services industry or you are a person looking for the professional experience. You will learn something out of the experience whether you participate in it for a semester or for the rest of your professional career. All you have to do is jump right in and listen to what is being presented in front of you, take that information and use it and you will start learning things about yourself as a professional that you didn't was possible.
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Financial Representative
May 2018 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
The impact I made on people’s lives by securing their financial future.
What I wish was different
The pay cycle is based mostly on commission which gives you uncertain income, however it gives you the potential for unlimited income. Overall, I don’t really wish anything had been different, but if this job isn’t for you then you won’t get paid much, but the experience is great.
Advice
Get ready to step out of your comfort zone!
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College Financial Representative
May - December 2018 • South Hills, PA
What I liked
This was incredible real world experience. You receive the same training full time representatives receive and do the same job.
What I wish was different
Nothing. Northwestern Mutual has an incredible internship program.
Advice
If you are determined, self-motivated, and want a real world experience in the business world, this internship is for you.
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Financial Advisor Intern
May - August 2018 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
I learned how to be comfortable being uncomfortable. Developed really great phoning skills and learned a ton about the life/disability/long term care insurance industry.
What I wish was different
Less focus on sales, more on financial planning.
Advice
Must be willing to buy into the internship and work hard! Just trying to get through the day will not provide you with any valuable experience.
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Test Engineering Intern
January 2018 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I really enjoyed the software engineering opportunities that came along with being in TE. It’s progressed far far beyond manual testing. My team is energetic, super-friendly, and synergetic.
What I wish was different
Nothing at all - My long term goal has always been to be a developer and this is satisfying my need for writing coding. They worked with me to balance my school and work, and the benefits of working in their new tower are many.
Advice
If you’re interested in something then express your desire to work with that. My managers listened to me when I expressed what I enjoyed and made sure I get to keep doing it.
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Financial Representative
May 2017 • Mendota Heights, MN
What I liked
I loved the feeling of running my own business and working at the speed I wanted. I loved the help and presence that the full-time advisors gave me. I got to work with other interns, and build relationships with them as the internship progressed.
What I wish was different
More informational meetings about certain clients that we will come across on a daily basis.
Advice
The level of success you will have in this job is all in your hands. It will come down to how much time and effort you put into it.
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Financial Representative
June - August 2018 • Newport Beach, CA
What I liked
I loved it! I was licensed as a registered Financial Representative in the state of California and was able to build the financial integrity of several clients. The working atmosphere was great and I got to work with an extremely flexible schedule which allowed me to work in the office or from home.
What I wish was different
I wish that I was able to continue this internship further in order to get my Series 6 and 7 done.
Advice
One piece of advice I would give for this particular internship, is that you have to dive right into it. It's challenging to learn all the necessary information for this career path, and might be a bit scary at times. However, just remember there are plenty of resources available to you and to your success!
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Finiancial rep
December 2018 • White Plains, NY
What I liked
Great experience really hands on. As a financial representative I am currently building my book of business through financial planning.
What I wish was different
Advice
Have to be really dedicated and want to help pleople.
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College Financial Representative
May 2018 • West Des Moines, IA
What I liked
I loved working with my directors and other interns to help my clients reach financial security. I enjoyed the process of going out of my comfort zone and dealing with rejection and talking to people in a professional manner. And following these the highs of making sales would strongly outweigh the lows of rejection. Additionally, the culture in the office helped me be the best I could everyday.
What I wish was different
I wish there would have been an hourly pay structure instead of a strong commission base. But at the same time that motivates you to work harder or you won't make any money.
Advice
This experience was something I was very timid about early on and didn't think this internship would be for me. I would advise those to try this internship and make yourself go out of your comfort zone. You'll be glad you did and you'll grow both professionally and personally.
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College Financial Representative
June 2018 • Honolulu, HI
What I liked
The internship wasn't getting coffee, doing errands, or anything you would think of doing as a college intern. Instead the firm dove us straight into the business, and helped us start our own book of business. They treated us like regular advisors, and had the same expectations as anyone else in the office. I felt the professionalism that was expected of myself, and also the desire from them to want me to grow as an individual.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more time to hear from more people in the business. Every week we would hear from a guest speaker at the home office in San Diego. We got to listen and interact from the most successful advisors in the business, and wished there was more time to learn more from them.
Advice
Everyday I worked there was no one really hovering over my shoulder or babying me. I had to create my own schedule, book my own appointments, find joint-work advisors, and everything in between. What I'm trying to say is that I had to create my own work from starting with nothing. Success isn't something that is created for you. You have to create your own path, and create your own "work" to get to what you would consider success. The saying of "you only get what you put into something" is 100% true. Take that in mind when transitioning from college work to what ever career you decide to get into.
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Personal Financial Planner Intern
May 2018 • Fort Worth, TX
What I liked
Hands on sales experience and industry knowledge
What I wish was different
Better pay
Advice
Be prepared to get out of your comfort zone and learn by experience.
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College Financial Representative
June 2018 • Vernon Hills, IL
What I liked
While there is a lot of experienced advisors and co workers to help you out with your career, it's your responsibility to bring in the numbers and the potential of clients is limitless.
What I wish was different
More meetings, sometimes too much flexibility in your hours, so easier to slack off.
Advice
Always connect with people everywhere because anyone can become one of your clients.
