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Financial Planner - Seeking Former Educators/Coaches

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

  • Retirement
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance


Transition Your Teaching and Coaching Skills into Financial Services:


  • Do Work That Matters: People are drawn to this career because it offers meaningful workthe kind that provides fulfillment through service to others. Thats why it resonates so deeply with the values teachers and coaches bring to the table.
  • Leverage Your Communication Expertise: As a teacher or coach, youve mastered the art of communicationwhether it's explaining complex concepts or motivating individuals. These skills are crucial in financial services, where you could help 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 could 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 youve seen the difference youve made in the classroom or on the field, a career in financial services could allow 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 could offer the potential for not only a more fulfilling career, but also the opportunity to grow personally and professionallywhile building a future that reflects your values and goals.

Follow this link to hear more about Gina Cimineris Northwestern Mutual Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PAcM41CRes&list=PLAFDBB5184E6F3603&index=7

Our thriving office is located at:
202 Carnegie Center Drive 2nd, floor, suite 201, Princeton, NJ 08540

Meet Our Local Leaders:

Jesse May Managing Director:

  • Time with NM: 21 years.
  • Prior Experience: Married to his high school sweetheart, Melissa, Jesse has built his life around strong family values. His daughter works alongside him in the office as his Director of Operations and Associate Financial Representative.
  • Passionate About: Jesse is a devoted family man with four children. He enjoys fine wines, hosting bonfires at his home, and is always ready to share a fun fact.
  • Follow this link to learn more about Jesse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-may-30480442/

Nick DeLorenzo Growth and Development Director:

  • Time with NM: 16 years.
  • Prior Experience: Before joining NM, Nick trained as a bodybuilder and worked in sales and personal training at his local gym.
  • Passionate About: A proud father to his daughter, Nicks favorite activity is coaching her flag football club team, which he led to a championship victory last year.
  • Follow this link to learn more about Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasdelorenzo/

Ben Kraml Growth and Development Director:

  • Time with NM: 7 years.
  • Prior Experience: Ben joined NM shortly after earning his BA in Finance and Economics from Rider University.
  • Passionate About: Ben is a devoted husband to his high school sweetheart, Nicole. They are expecting their first child, a baby girl, in Fall 2025. A passionate New Jersey Devils fan and season ticket holder, Ben rarely misses a home game.
  • Follow this link to learn more about Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminkraml/

Mikayla Rafferty Talent Acquisition Manager:

  • Time with NM: 6 years.
  • Prior Experience: Previously worked in the private golf and country club industry as a Membership Sales Director.
  • Passionate About: Mikayla is currently planning her wedding with her fianc, Lucas. An avid soccer player in a local womens league, she also enjoys frequent trips to Florida to visit her parents.
  • Follow this link to learn more about Mikayla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikayla-rafferty-82aa72139/

About Us:The Princeton District of Northwestern Mutual is driven by a mission to inspire people to live the life they can imagine. We cultivate a supportive culture focused on training, education, and mentorship, while championing and through initiatives like our Local and Council, Strength in Belonging Summit, and Local Black Advisor Resource Group (The BAG). Committed to giving back, we proudly support causes such as Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation, Black Women NJ Group, Scholars of Finance, and Special Olympics.

Position Responsibilities for a Financial Planner:

  • 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.
  • In year 1 obtain industry licenses: Life, Health Accidental, SIE, Series 63, Series 7

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
  • Unlimited earning potential with incentives and enhancements
  • 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. Jesse May is a General Agent of NM and is not in legal partnership with NM, or its subsidiaries.

Flexible work from home options available.

Financial Planner - Seeking Former Educators/Coaches

Trenton, NJ
Full time

Published on 09/20/2025

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