MILWAUKEE, Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, Northwestern Mutual recognizes financial advisors who go above and beyond in giving back to local communities through its Community Service Awards program. Today, through its Foundation, the company announced a donation of more than $310,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations on behalf of the 2020 recipients.
Jesse Bergland, Wealth Management Advisor: Fueled by his grandfather’s commitment to community service, Jesse Bergland is following in his footsteps by supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Through his efforts, Jesse is raising funds for less-invasive treatments and ultimately to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma.
Marc Eisenshtat, Financial Advisor: The son of one of Marc Eisenshtat’s good friends, Ethan, was diagnosed with pediatric cancer shortly after volunteering with Sunrise Day Camps. With a desire to do more, Marc has invested his resources and engaged his vast network to support these full-service day camps for children with cancer and their siblings.
Chad Greer, Wealth Management Advisor: A big brother for more than 10 years, Chad Greer has been recognized locally and nationally for his unwavering advocacy for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. His greatest passion is to share with his community the value of mentorship relationships, and the potential that each young person has.
Scott Cohen, Financial Advisor: Scott Cohen started as a camp counselor at 19 years old, and continues to help kids be kids again at Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times. Scott has dedicated his time and resources to make this camp for children with cancer and their siblings a magical place to be.
"Our Community Service Awards program honors advisors who go above and beyond in an effort to lift up their communities nationwide through action," said Eric Christophersen, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. "Fueled by passion and commitment to service, these advisors continue to better the lives of others through volunteerism."
As part of the award, each advisor is recognized with a grant to benefit a nonprofit he or she is involved with. Of the 16 winners, 12 have been recognized with a $15,000 grant. The remaining four winners have been honored as Most Exceptional across his or her region and each received a $25,000 grant. Six of this year's winners will also receive an additional $5,000 for supporting organizations with a connection to the company's Childhood Cancer Program.
Since 1995, the company has donated more than $6 million to nonprofits through the Community Service Awards program. The 2020 winners were announced at the company's regional meetings earlier this year, with grants to be presented to nonprofits at local events throughout the country.
2020 Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award Winners
Most Exceptional Winners ($25,000 grant)
Name
Organization
Office Location
Jesse Bergland, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®, RICP®
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Deephaven, MN
Scott Cohen, CFP®, CLU®, CLTC®
Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times
Los Angeles, CA
Marc Eisenshtat
Sunrise Day Camps
Farmingdale, NY
Chad Greer, CLU®
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
Nashville, TN
Outstanding Winners ($15,000 grant)
Jeff Dehne
Legacy Children's Foundation
Fargo, ND
Peter Derrenbacker, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®
Samaritan Center
East Syracuse, NY
Brian Eder, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®
Birdies4Brains
Lake Elmo, MN
Copley Gerdes, CLTC®
Love McKinley, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
Dan Grimm, CFP®, CLU®
Evansville Rescue Mission
Evansville, IN
Mike Hendley, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®
MUST Ministries
Atlanta, GA
Chau Le, CLU®, ChFC®,
CLTC®
UCLA Foundation – PEERS for Careers
Los Angeles, CA
Steve Owings, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®
Road Safe America, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Wesley Richardson, CFP®, CLU®
The Backpack Project, Inc.
Charleston, WV
Cathy Suarez
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
San Antonio, TX
Eddie Terrell
Prisma Health Children's Hospital – Upstate
Greenville, SC
Richard Worrell, CFP®, CLU®
Veterans Bridge Home
Charlotte, NC
About Northwestern Mutual Foundation The mission of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is to improve the lives of children and families in need. The Foundation has given more than $370 million since its inception in 1992 and is designed to create lasting impact in the communities where the company's employees and financial representatives live and work. We accomplish this by combining financial support, volunteerism, thought leadership and convening community partners to deliver the best outcomes. Our efforts are focused nationally on curing childhood cancer, and locally on education, neighborhoods and making our hometown of Milwaukee a great destination. Visit Northwestern Mutual Foundation to learn more.
About Northwestern Mutual Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for more than 160 years. Through a distinctive, personalized planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial advisors with a digital experience to help its clients navigate their financial lives every day. With $272.2 billion in assets, $28.5 billion in revenues, and $1.8 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.5 million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. The company manages $128 billion of investments owned by its clients and held or managed through its wealth management and investment services businesses. Northwestern Mutual ranks 111 on the 2019 FORTUNE 500 and is recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2019.
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