These days, it's more important than ever to have a plan. Our version of financial planning not only gives you the confidence to know you're ready for anything, but is also designed to help you reach all your goals in the days ahead.

Our team will design a personalized financial plan with the right insurance and investment strategies, so you can take care of the people and things that matter most. And with the highest financial strength ratings of any US life insurer¹, you can count on Northwestern Mutual to be here whenever you need us.

Our version of financial planning

Some companies only focus on insurance. Others on investments. Our advisors look at your financial big picture and recommend the right insurance and investment strategies in one integrated financial plan, designed to help you live the life you've always wanted.

START WITH WHERE YOU ARE

To get you where you want to go, we'll help you understand where you are today.

Your priorities, values & goals
Your income
Your assets
Your liabilities

PROTECT WHAT YOU HAVE

Life is full of ups and downs. We'll help make sure you have everything you need for both.

Life insurance
Disability insurance
Emergency fund
Long-term care planning

TACKLE YOUR DEBT

We'll help you balance paying down debt while you make progress on other goals.

Credit card debt
Student loans
Mortgage & other loans

GROW YOUR MONEY

Get realistic saving and investing strategies to help achieve each of your goals.

Retirement income strategy
Growing your family
Buying a home
Saving for college

TAKE ACTION

Get a step-by-step guide to put your plan into action, and a partner to help you every step of the way. And as your priorities change, your plan will, too.

A personalized budget
Goal calendars & contributions trackers
Insurance & investment recommendations
Estate considerations

¹NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL CONTINUES TO HAVE THE HIGHEST FINANCIAL STRENGTH RATINGS AWARDED TO ANY U.S. LIFE INSURER BY ALL FOUR OF THE MAJOR RATING AGENCIES: A.M. BEST COMPANY, A++ (HIGHEST), MAY 2021; FITCH RATINGS, AAA (HIGHEST), JULY 2021; MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE, AAA (HIGHEST), JULY 2021; S&P GLOBAL RATINGS, AA+ (SECOND HIGHEST), JULY 2021. THIRD-PARTY RATINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. RATINGS ARE FOR THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND NORTHWESTERN LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE COMPANY.