Financial Advisor

MassMutual Great Lakes is excited to welcome driven, entrepreneurial advisors and professionals who want to scale their practice to new heights or build a meaningful career in financial planning while owning their long-term success.

Many of our advisors are building six-figure practices, with top performers earning well over $200,000 annually. More importantly, they are building businesses they own, serving clients they care about, and creating lasting impact for families and communities across Michigan.

At MassMutual Great Lakes, you’ll have full ownership of your clients and data, along with the flexibility to build, manage, and market your own brand - backed by the strength of a Fortune 100 firm and a highly collaborative local team.

Our award-winning training, practice management tools, and leadership development programs are designed to meet you where you are and support you at every stage of your career. You’ll operate under a non-captive, open-architecture platform, giving you access to a wide range of companies, products, and planning solutions.

For those who prefer collaboration, we also offer opportunities to join established advisory teams aligned with your background, strengths, and long-term goals.

What Makes You a Strong Fit:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build something of your own
• Competitive, growth-oriented, and driven to outperform expectations
• Passion for helping, educating, and serving others
• Willingness to work hard today for long-term independence and success

Why Build Your Career at MassMutual Great Lakes:

• Highly competitive, performance-based compensation with a full benefits package
• Personalized training, mentorship, and ongoing development
• Access to in-house specialists and advanced training in:
• Fee-Based Wealth Management
• Estate & Legacy Planning
• Business & Succession Planning
• High-Net-Worth and Advanced Markets strategies
• Collaboration with our Financial Planning, Investment, and Growth & Development teams
• Clear pathways to leadership, management, and practice ownership
• A level of work-life integration many financial careers struggle to offer

Our Commitment to Your Success:

We provide unparalleled support to help you launch and grow your practice. MassMutual Great Lakes sponsors required licensing and delivers a structured, hands-on training curriculum designed to accelerate your confidence, competence, and production—without sacrificing long-term ownership.

About Us:

MassMutual Great Lakes is part of MassMutual , a company that has been at the forefront of the American financial landscape since 1851. Our foundation of mutuality means that we are driven by the success of our policyholders and advisors alike. For over 170 years, MassMutual has been a resilient force, guiding clients through economic shifts and market cycles with a commitment to stability and innovation. MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. MassMutual has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, the company has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders consistently since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company’s strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

At our firm, we recognize that your success is our success. We don’t just offer financial products—we provide a platform for entrepreneurial advisors to build thriving practices. Our personalized, strategic planning fosters wealth growth, protection, and management for generations. As part of our elite firm, you will have the tools, resources, and support to make informed decisions and craft comprehensive solutions tailored to your clients’ needs.

Joining MassMutual Great Lakes is more than joining a firm—it’s becoming part of a legacy of excellence and innovation. Seize the opportunity to shape your own path, make a meaningful impact, and achieve your personal, professional, and financial goals.