Personal
I was born and raised in Lincoln Park, Michigan. I graduated from Lincoln Park High School and earned my degree at Central Michigan University.
When I am not spending time with my family and grandchildren, I enjoy golfing, traveling, watching sports, and giving back to my community.
Professional
As a Northwestern Mutual Advisor, professionalism is defined not only by the measure of one's experience, education and accreditation, but by one's character and professional standard of practice in supporting clients as a trusted financial expert.
Through personal commitment, professional associations, accreditations, continuing education, and serving on local and state boards, I have worked hard to establish a reputation as a respected professional and to gain the trust of clients. Please take a moment to review my experiences and accomplishments.
NAIFA Michigan
Randy recently became a board member of NAIFA - Michigan. The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Michigan (NAIFA - Michigan) is a statewide association representing over 500 insurance and financial advisor members. We are an association of insurance and financial advisors who encompass all disciplines of insurance and financial services. NAIFA - Michigan members focus their practices on one or more of the following: life insurance and annuities, health insurance and employee benefits, multiline, and financial advising and investments.
Randy has been a NAIFA member for 18 years.
Designations
- Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
Years of Experience
Representing Northwestern Mutual since 2002.
Education
Central Michigan University - Finance (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration)
Awards and Recognition
- Million Dollar Round Table Qualifying Member 2019, 2021-2022
- MDRT is the premier association of financial professionals. MDRT status designation is granted for one year and members must apply every year to continue their affiliation with the MDRT
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)
Randy and Northwestern Mutual are committed to engaging and giving back to national foundations and to local communities. A cause that is close to heart of Northwestern Mutual is the fight against childhood cancer. Through the company’s national partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, we are able to improve the lives of children and families fighting cancer at a national and at a local level.
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.
Angel Wings Fund
Randy continues to serve on the Board of Directors for Angel Wings Fund which is a non-profit organization that provides funding for individuals and families dealing with cancer. Since their inception in 2007, Angel Wings Fund has established endowed scholarships at Alma College, Central Michigan University, Sacred Heart Academy and the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation.
Habitat for Humanity
Randy serves as Member of the Finance Committe for Habitat for Humanity - Isabella County and past Board Member from 2013-2019. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.
Special Olympics Michigan
Randy and his team give back to Special Olympics Michigan. This organization continues to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Each year, Randy's team is committed to working the annual Summer Games located in the community where he lives and works. As a sport enthusiast, he enjoys giving back to sports and cherishes his memories with athletes, coaches, and volunteers.
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.
