Northwestern Mutual is a financial services company that offers a variety of insurance and investment solutions. Since our founding in 1857, through every recession and every economic boom, we’ve ... 

You dream it. We'll help you live it.
There are 330 million American Dreams—yours is closer than you think. Our advisors can design a plan that gets you there.
Our advisors connect your finances to what you want out of life and create a plan designed to make it happen, revealing possibilities while protecting you from the unexpected—today and every day after.
A personalized plan that brings all aspects of your financial life together,
A strategic mix of insurance and investments working together for your goals,
Our financial advisors help protect your family and keep your goals on track with insurance designed to give you financial flexibility, protect your income, and more.
Our financial advisors show you how to make smart money moves, no matter what the markets do—giving you the confidence to go for your dreams.
Our advisors can get you closer to your dreams—showing you the right financial steps to take today and in the days to come. Here's what you can expect when you work with one:
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Someone who understands what's most important to you today and in the days to come. Who thinks of all the what-ifs so you don't have to, guiding you as your life and goals change.
You'll get a free, personalized plan that balances your current, and future, priorities. It puts all of the pieces of your financial life in one place, so you can make the best financial choices today and every day after.
NerdWallet ranked us number one on their list of Best Life Insurance Companies1 and we're a Top 5 Independent Investment Broker-Dealer.2 That means the right life insurance and investments in one strong financial plan built for any economic environment.
A++ financial strength rating
AAA, Aaa, and AA+ maintaining the highest financial strength ratings of any life insurer from all major rating agencies during this pandemic3
ranked among the top U.S. Independent Investment Broker-Dealers2
Ranking for Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC,
Financial Advisor magazine and InvestmentNews, May 2020
160+ years strong through depressions, downturns, two world wars, and pandemics
A financial plan helps you make the most of what you have, no matter how much you have, so you can live the life you've always wanted. It takes into account all of your goals and shows you exactly where to spend your money, where to save, and for how long. Find out how we approach financial planning .
For the most part, our advisors will design a free financial plan for you. However, some advisors may charge a fee for certain types of planning, but they'll let you know up front.
Our financial advisors will look at your big picture. They'll think of all the what-ifs so you don't have to and guide you through life events big and small, like paying for college, buying a house, getting married, having a baby, adopting a child, retiring or inheriting assets. Get a feel for what it's like to work with our advisors .
At Northwestern Mutual, our recommendations are based on your priorities and what you can afford—so you only get the types of insurance you need, and nothing you don't. And with the highest financial strength ratings in the insurance industry3 and 162 years in this business, we'll be here when you need us.
Most companies focus on short-term gains, we look at your financial big picture to help you get to your goals. Our unique approach brings investments and insurance together to help you grow your wealth while protecting everything you've worked so hard for. Plus, all our financial advisors have ongoing support of our Wealth Management Investment Team which includes CFA® charterholders and experts who provide ongoing thought leadership and market insights.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion and respect—one that applies the collective ideas, opinions, and creativity of our diverse workforce to deliver the innovative financial solutions our clients need. We're dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees, advisors, clients, and communities feel recognized and respected. Find out more about the steps we continue to take to create a diverse and inclusive culture.
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2 Ranking for Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. Financial Advisor magazine B–D 2019 ranking as measured by gross revenue.
3 Northwestern Mutual continues to have the highest financial strength ratings awarded to any U.S. life insurer by all four of the major rating agencies: A.M. Best Company, A++ (highest), May 2021; Fitch Ratings, AAA (highest), July 2021; Moody's Investors Service, Aaa (highest), July 2021; S&P Global Ratings, AA+ (second highest), July 2021. Third-party ratings are subject to change. Ratings are for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries. Life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits are issued by The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (NM). Long-term care insurance is issued by Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, (NLTC) a subsidiary of NM. Investment brokerage services are offered through Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) a subsidiary of NM, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, and member FINRA and SIPC . Investment advisory and trust services are offered through Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company (NMWMC), Milwaukee, WI, a subsidiary of NM and a federal savings bank. Products and services referenced are offered and sold only by appropriately appointed and licensed entities and financial advisors and professionals. Not all products and services are available in all states. Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services.
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