Investment solutions for wherever you are in life

With more ways to invest than ever before, it can be hard to make sure your money is working its hardest for you. That's where we come in. We'll provide world-class investment expertise based on our time-tested philosophy, disciplined process, and proprietary capital market assumptions. Whether you're just starting out or you're ready for more specialized wealth management, you'll have access to a variety of investment options to help you build your ideal portfolio.

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Four types of investment products and services

Variable annuities

Variable annuities can help you worry less about having enough retirement income with the opportunity to help grow your money, tax deferred, over and above what you can save by maxing out your 401(k) or IRA contributions.

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Expert insights for wealth management

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Our financial advisors have the ongoing support of our Wealth Management Investment Team which includes CFA® Charterholders and experts who are frequently featured in major national media outlets. This experienced investment team provides thought leadership to our advisors and makes recommendations based on our proven investment philosophy rooted in smart, strategic decisions that focus on long-term growth.

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The key to a strong financial plan? Investment solutions.

At Northwestern Mutual, we see investments as just one part of your bigger financial plan. You'll have access to more financial options designed to reinforce each other so your plan can work its hardest for you like investments for growth, insurance for protection and guaranteed growth, and annuities for more flexibility in retirement. Once your advisor looks at every aspect of your financial life and listens to your goals, they'll tailor your plan to help you:

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  • Grow your money with the right investments for today and down the road
  • Make the most of what you have with recommendations for saving and paying down debt
  • Protect everything you've worked so hard for
Our approach to planning

The Northwestern Mutual investing difference

Top 5 ranked investment service

We're one of the top U.S. Independent Investment Broker-Dealers.3

Ranking for Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Financial Advisor magazine and InvestmentNews, April 2021

5.0M+ clients at Northwestern Mutual

The number of people we're proud to call clients, and who put their trust in us.

164+ years strong through depressions, downturns, and pandemics

The number of years we’ve been there for our clients—through depressions, downturns, and pandemics.

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Our financial advisors will help you figure out the right investment strategies and solutions to help you reach your goals now, and later on.

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