Western Michigan Group

Welcome to the Western Michigan Group

The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network has been part of the fabric of communities like Grand Rapids for more than 140 years. In addition to providing a wide variety of world-class financial products, services and expertise, our local Financial Representatives are residents who understand and share the values and ideals of the communities they serve. They know the local environment in which companies operate and what it takes to succeed. They also are a conduit to Network advisors and specialists nationwide, broadening the insight they use to help you prepare for your future. The focus always is on you.

The Western Michigan Group honors its mission by operating according to a set of core values: Integrity, Respect, Passion, and Commitment to Excellence.

Are you ready for a career . . .

. . . that gives you the power to shape your professional life by letting you choose your own clients, area of specialty, work style and earning potential?

. . . that provides all the training and resources you’ll need to begin building your own business?

. . . that enables you to make a positive difference in the lives of others by helping to build financial security into their futures?

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Steve Forbes and John Schlifske on
“The Power of a Game Plan”

Northwestern Mutual hosted a speaker series with Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media and John Schlifske, Northwestern Mutual chairman and CEO. Forbes and Schlifske shared their perspectives on the economy, the financial markets, and the importance of having a sound financial game plan in place regardless of market conditions. The event was part of a three day, seven-city tour and saw over 2,500 attendees. The Grand Rapids event, which took place at the Frederik J. Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, had over 400 in attendance.

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2011 Annual Report

Northwestern Mutual’s financial strength and consistent performance help clients achieve financial security. Our Annual Report features clients who talk about the steps they’ve taken with the help of their financial representative to achieve a financially secure future.

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One of the “World’s Most Admired” Companies

FORTUNE® magazine asked experts to choose the “World’s Most Admired” life insurers. Again, they chose us.

Dividend Announcement

Northwestern Mutual announced a 2012 payout of nearly 5 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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Build Your Foundation For Life

See how Northwestern Mutual permanent life insurance offers protection along with cash value that is guaranteed to grow over time.

Build Your Foundation

Go Paperless

NMIS Online clients can go paperless by enrolling in electronic delivery (e-delivery) of certain account/securities documents.

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Northwestern Mutual Named a Best Internship for 2009

Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s list of the Best Internships ranks Northwestern Mutual’s financial representative internship program 1st in the insurance industry and 23rd overall.

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