Accelerated Path to Management (Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area)

New York Life Accelerated Path to Management Program Ready to grow your leadership career with a Fortune 100 company backed by more than 180 years of strength and stability? The New York Life Accelerated Path to Management Program is designed for ambitious professionals who want to pursue a leadership career through firsthand experience as a financial professional.* You will begin by building your own practice, developing client relationships, and growing your business while receiving industry-leading training, mentorship, and development opportunities. As you progress and meet specific program requirements,¹ you can transition into management and complete a comprehensive six-month leadership development program focused on recruiting, coaching, and team development. What We Offer New York Life invests in your success from day one with the following training, resources, and development opportunities designed to help you grow as a financial professional and future leader: • Industry-leading training in business development, marketing, and relationship management • Ongoing mentorship and professional development • Hands-on experience building and growing a business • A defined path into leadership and management • The opportunity to lead, coach, and develop future financial professionals What We Are Looking For We are seeking motivated professionals who want to make a lasting impact and grow into leadership roles. Ideal candidates may have: • Sales or management experience in another industry • Experience running a business or leading a team • An MBA or other equivalent degree • Strong relationship-building and communication skills • An entrepreneurial mindset and leadership potential If you’re looking for a career with long-term growth, professional development, and a clear path to leadership, the Accelerated Path to Management Program may be the right fit for you. How It Works Phase 1: Build Experience as a Financial Professional In your first year, you’ll gain hands-on experience as a financial professional—building client relationships, growing your business, and developing a strong foundation in financial services. We’ll equip you with comprehensive training, digital tools, and access to a broad suite of products and solutions. Training compliance history; production standards; and required training. Requirements are subject to change. 3If you qualify for an Introductory (PTAS) Contract, you will preview an Agent career with New York Life as an independent contractor while continuing to work at your current job, with limited exceptions. PTAS Agents are not eligible for benefits. During this preview period of up to six months, any sales you make will continue to accrue until you either make enough sales to become a full-time Agent under a Training Allowance Subsidy (TAS) Contract or the passage of six months, whichever is earlier. If you do not become a full-time Agent, first-year commissions on any sales you made will be paid to you in a lump sum at the end of your PTAS contract period. If you become a full-time Agent under a TAS Contract, you will be credited with the commissions you accrued under the Introductory Contract. 4This is necessarily brief and provides only a list of benefits available to Associate Partners under the applicable plans. Specific terms, such as eligibility and benefits, are determined only by the terms and conditions contained in the relevant plan documents. The company reserves the right to amend or terminate benefit plans at any time for any reason. 5A full list of awards is available at: https://www.newyorklife.com/newsroom/our-awards-and-recognition 6Figures reflect the consolidated results of New York Life Insurance Company (NYLIC) and its domestic insurance subsidiaries including New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation (NYLIAC) for the 12 months ending December 31, 2025. 7Individual life insurance in force is the total face amount of individual life insurance contracts (term, whole, and universal life) outstanding for NYLIC and its domestic insurance subsidiaries at a given time. The company’s individual life insurance in force totaled $1,264.5 billion at December 31, 2025 (including $193.7 billion for NYLIAC). Dividends are payments made to eligible policy owners from divisible surplus. Divisible surplus is the portion of the company’s total surplus that i