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Northwestern Mutual announced a 2011 payout of nearly 4.9 billion dollars – the second largest in our company’s history to clients who own life, annuities, DI and long-term care policies.
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McTigue Financial Group Rated Number One in "Best Places to Work"
Steve Forbes on Rebuilding, Reviving and Learning From the Great Recession
The McTigue Financial Group hosted an event at the Standard Club with Steve Forbes, which focused on insights of the key lessons learned in the Great Recession, and how to rebuild and revive the economy. The event was part of a six-city tour and saw more than 3,000 attendees in total.
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Whether you are concerned for your own financial needs or those of your family or your business, I can help you identify your needs and provide complementary solutions.
Strength on its own can be impressive. When consistency is added, thats when it becomes real. At Northwestern Mutual, weve been able to deliver real strength for over 150 years. Put our strength to work for you.
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Since our founding in 1857, through every recession and every economic boom, weve kept our focus on the long term, delivering our clients and policyowners consistent financial strength year after year.
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In the News
"A New Lease on Life Insurance" - Kliplinger's
That term or cash-value policy you bought to protect your young family could cushion your retirement .
"A New Life for Life Insurance" - Medical Economics
A third party written article about life insurance explaining that now is the right time to purchase life insuranceand get your financial plans in place.
"CEO with a Plan" -Selling Power
Northwestern Mutual CEO Ed Zore featured on the cover of Selling Power magazine.
Articles and Web Sites
Starting a Family: Is the pitter-patter of little feet in your near future? The Baby Center provides articles, a baby name finder, a due date calendar and much more. Starting a family is without question one of the most exciting times in your life. It can be one of the most stressful times as well. Contact Steve Braun to review your financial needs to ensure your future includes solutions to support your growing family.
Childrens Guide to Handling Money Wisely: Steve Braun would like to introduce you to a website sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network that is designed for a very important group of people in our lives . . . our children! Learning to handle money wisely is a lesson that desperately needs to be learned at a young age. Our kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews are the ones that will be shaping our world in the near future!
What is Long-Term Care?
To learn more about Long-Term Care insurance and how it can protect you and your family, watchan educational video about Long-Term Care, Take Charge of Your Future.
Northwestern Mutual and Forbes launch the new Fact & Comment page
Forbes and Northwestern Mutual partner to launch a new page titled Fact & Comment on the Forbes.com Web site, offering expert insights from leaders in business and beyond.
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Steve Braun Receives Top Honor for 2009
John McTigue, Managing Partner of the McTigue Financial Group recently recognized Steve Braun as the #1 Financial Representative in the Chicago, Illinois Network office for 2009. In 2008, he was recognized as the #2 Financial Representative.
In 2006, Steve was recognized for 20 years of service. To learn more about Steve Braun, visit the Professional and Personal page of his website.
Steve Braun Elected to Executive Board - Partnership For Cures (PFC)
Steve Braun has served as an Advisory Board member since 2005 and was named to the Executive Board in 2008.
PFC raises money to fund and manage promising medical research that will speed safe and effective treatments to patients of life-altering disease. PFC's fast track projects are designed to create new uses for FDA-approved drugs or validate other therapies that can be quickly incorporated into patient care.
The President’s Symposium of Chicago
The 2010 President's Symposium will be held September 2010.
The symposium is an invitation-only, annual, all-day event dedicated solely to presidents and CEOs. If you are a business owner and would like to attend the 2010 event, contact Steve at 847-272-8686 or email.
In September 2009, Steve Braun hosted the Chicago Chapter's 26th President's Symposium. In his 20th year on the advisory board and as an active board member of The Entrepreneurship Institute, Steve believes this program is unique because of the attention given to business owners telling their real life stories. A testimony to the success of the program is the large percentage of attendees requesting to be invited back.
Please take advantage of The Entrepreneurship Institute's FREE streaming audio library to hear CEOs from across the country.
Guest Speaker EventIn Fall, 2008, The McTigue Financial Group sponsored a client appreciation event featuring Frank W. Abagnale. Mr. Abagnale provided entertaining insights into his life as a notorious imposter and fraudster of the 1960's, a story told in the award-winning movie "Catch Me If You Can." Mr. Abagnale revealed his path to living on the right side of the law, and currently serves as one of the world's most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents.
New Interactive 2009 Annual Report
Northwestern Mutual’s financial strength and consistent performance help clients achieve financial security.
Our interactive report features clients talking about why they felt secure in an unstable economy.
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