Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Company Information

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The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network offers a personalized approach to uncovering financial solutions tailored to each client's individual needs. Financial Representatives with the Network provide expert guidance and innovative solutions to help meet a client's financial goals and objectives at every life stage. They offer exclusive access to insurance products from a top-rated company, The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, as well as an array of quality financial products and services available through Network subsidiaries and affiliates. Services Representatives have access to a network of specialists who together provide guidance on: • Asset and income protection • Personal planning • Education funding • Business planning • Investment services • Estate planning • Trust services • Employee and executive benefits • Retirement solutions Accolades Northwestern Mutual was named: • In 2007, for the 24th time in as many years, Fortune® magazine recognized Northwestern Mutual as America's "Most Admired" company in our category (Fortune Magazine, March 19, 2007) • Northwestern Mutual was ranked as the “Best Service Company to Sell For” in Selling Power Magazine>s >50 Best Companies to Sell For> issue (November/December 2007). • CNNMoney.com named Northwestern Mutual's internship program among the "Five Best Internships for Real Work" (July 2006). Financial strength The company has received the best possible insurance financial strength ratings from the four major rating services: • A.M. Best: A++ • Fitch Ratings: AAA • Standard & Poor's: AAA • Moody's Investors Service: Aaa Northwestern Mutual's longevity and strength is a result of the enduring relationships representatives build with their clients by providing them with expert guidance for a lifetime of financial security. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is the marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, (NM) and its subsidiaries and affiliates. Financial Representative is an agent of NM. Securities are offered through Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, which is wholly owned by NM and member NASD and SIPC. Northwestern Mutual Trust Company, Milwaukee, WI, a wholly owned subsidiary of NM, is a special purpose savings bank and registered investment advisor.