Northwestern Mutual Launches Webcast Series Designed to Help Individuals Master Financial Security

"Planning for Success" Series to Include Quarterly Webcasts Available to the Public

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Oct 22, 2012, 11:12 ET

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual is launching "Planning for Success," a webcast series designed to be informative and educational, covering financial topics that can often be challenging for many people. The webcasts, which are open to the public and free of charge, will be conducted quarterly and cover a variety of subjects related to financial security.

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"Northwestern Mutual has over 150 years of knowledge and expertise that is shared by our financial representatives with clients every day," said Bill Taylor, JD, CLU®, vice president of financial planning at Northwestern Mutual. "Now, through these public webcasts, we are able to help a broader audience with valuable insights on building and protecting their financial futures."

The first 30-minute webcast in the series is titled, "Navigating Uncertain Times: 3 Essential Steps for Your Financial Journey." It will occur on Oct. 30, 2012 at 1 p.m. ET. To register, visit www.northwesternmutual.com/webcasts.

"These days, it's as important as ever to be sure we're not only building assets but protecting them from uncertainty and minimizing risk," said Taylor. "Our first webcast works to address this issue, as well as offers suggestions on how to navigate through these volatile times."

In an effort to encourage participant discussion and reach individuals who are unable to join, Northwestern Mutual will also be live-Tweeting during each webinar using the hashtag #PlanningForSuccess.

In addition, post coverage of the event including the recorded webcast, a Q&A transcript as well as other pertinent resources will be available on www.northwesternmutual.com/webcasts.

For a preview of the first webcast, visit: http://www.northwesternmutual.com/learning-center/videos/webcast-preview-video.aspx.

About Northwestern Mutual
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company – Milwaukee, WI (Northwestern Mutual) – among the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2012 according to FORTUNE® magazine – has helped clients achieve financial security for more than 155 years. As a mutual company with $1.2 trillion of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual has no shareholders. The company focuses solely and directly on its clients and seeks to deliver consistent and dependable value to them over time. Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries offer a holistic approach to financial security solutions including: life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, annuities, investment products, and advisory products and services. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, limited purpose federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company; and Russell Investments.