Professional

I am a graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in Social Work and I have a Master of Arts degree in Guidance & Counseling from Oakland University.

I became a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative because I saw firsthand the effects that long-term care situations can have on families and I wanted to be part of a pro-active approach.  I am committed to helping my clients get prepared for the physical, financial and psychological changes as they move through their aging process.  My experience and knowledge in the health care industry gives me the experience to becoming the Network office Long Term Care Specialist.

I have over 25 years of experience in the health care industry, including working with hospitals, physical therapy companies, and in-home care facilities by creating the continuum of care for patients discharged to nursing homes, assisted living, or home.

I have spoken on many topics of long-term care on local and national levels both radio, television, social media.   I also have been published in several local newspapers and magazines. My public speaking topics revolve around educating consumers on being prepared financially, aging successfully, the claims process and the differences in each generation and how they look at longevity.

 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION

  • Certified In Long Term Care (CLTC)

 

ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Member of:

  • Certified Long Term Care Member since Spring 2003
  • Troy Chamber of Commerce
  • Long Term Care Insurance Producers
  • FSP Board Member
  • Canterbury Board Member
  • Detroit Economics Club
  • Oakland University Alumni and Western Michigan Alumni Association
     

Years of Experience

Representing Northwestern Mutual since 1999.

Education

Western Michigan University - Social Work (Bachelor of Science)
Oakland University - Guidance and Counseling (Master of Arts) 

Personal

I have been married to Richard Boari for 42 years and have lived in Troy, Michigan for the past 37 years. We have a son and a daughter, both happily married and living outside of Michigan. 

Our family has enjoyed boating and winter skiing in Colorado, Utah and Canada. Our trips to the Caribbean have included parasailing, snorkeling, water skiing and boating.

Our family and friendships have been a priority in our daily activities and we have been blessed with a wonderful community of people who are supportive and positive influences in our lives.

Lending a hand in my community.

As part of Northwestern Mutual, I'm proud to help accelerate the search for better childhood cancer treatments while supporting families undergoing treatment, and survivors from late effects. Here are some of the organizations we partner with:

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (ALSF)

ALSF funds cancer research, raises awareness, and supports the families of children with cancer. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual, its employees, and financial professionals like me have donated more than $20 million to support ALSF and fund over 400,000 research hours.

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Beads of Courage

Beads of Courage is an art-in-medicine program that helps kids with cancer tell their unique treatment story through colorful beads that are symbols of their courage.

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Here are my areas of expertise

Financial Planning

Insurance Protection Strategies

Life Insurance Strategies

Retirement Planning & Income Strategies

Education Planning & Funding

Disability Planning

Multigenerational Planning

Estate Planning

How Northwestern Mutual helps you live the life you want.

When people feel better about their money, good things happen—they become more confident and feel more secure. For more than 160 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped people achieve the financial flexibility they need to live more and worry less.

Being a mutual company means Northwestern Mutual reports to its clients, not Wall Street. They don't believe in chasing fads or taking undue risk for short-term gains. Instead, they take a long-term approach—both in the way we help people plan to reach their goals, and in the way they do business. This has served their clients (and mine) well through all kinds of economic ups and downs, including wars, recessions, even the recent pandemic.

It's why I'm happy to be part of a company that's in it for the long-haul and prioritizes clients over profit.

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