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.