Northwestern Mutual named top ten largest independent broker-dealer

Special to The Freeman

June 13, 2013

MILWAUKEE - Northwestern Mutual Inc. announced on Thursday it’s been named as one of the top 10 largest independent broker-dealers in the financial planning industry, according to a company statement.

The company was named one of the top 10 largest companies by Financial Planning Magazine’s 28th annual survey.

The survey results examined independent broker-dealers’ total revenues, advisor production, fee-based product revenues, clients and accounts, as well as other industry categories.

"We help our clients achieve long-term financial security not just by growing and managing their assets, but by growing, managing and protecting their assets," said Eric Christophersen, Northwestern Mutual vice president of wealth management. "Our holistic approach that integrates risk management and wealth management clearly resonates with our clients in today's marketplace."

Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual provides life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, investment products and advisory products and services.