Neil J Fortwendel

Neil Fortwendel was born and raised in Southern Indiana. He began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2004 as a college intern while attending the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. Neil graduated from USI with a Bachelor of Science in both Finance and Economics.

After having a successful and rewarding internship experience, Neil decided to further his practice full-time.

He and his wife, Misty, reside in Newburgh, Indiana. They welcomed their daughter, Mya, in 2014 and their son, Remington, in 2016.

Neil and Misty are active members of The Hills church in Evansville, Indiana.

Neil is a family guy. Together, he and his family spend their time traveling, coaching/supporting their kid's activities, relaxing down at Lake Barkley, and volunteering through their church and various community organizations.

Career Achievements

The National Quality Award was created in 1944. The NQA recognizes agents whose persistency records indicate competence and dedication to the insurance industry and their clients. Agents who win this award have tangible evidence signifying that the products they sell meet clients' needs.

Neil has been awarded the Platinum Representative of the Year multiple years. Financial Representatives are valued by Northwestern Mutual and their importance is acknowledged publicly through the granting of this award each year.

Associations and Memberships

Neil is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). NAIFA is a national non-profit organization representing the interests of more than 70,000 insurance and financial advisors nationwide, through its federation of over 900 state and local associations.

Years of Experience

Representing Northwestern Mutual since 2004.

Neil is a firm believer in giving back to the community.  After the tragic loss of his mother, Neil is very active and supportive in cancer awareness and finding a cure. He has served on the board for Cancer Pathways Midwest in Evansville and still volunteers time to their Finance Committee. 

As part of Northwestern Mutual, Neil is 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: