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Northwestern Mutual Celebrates Rise of Next-Gen Financial Advisors

In a remarkable achievement, Northwestern Mutual announced that 57 of its financial advisors under the age of 40 have earned a place on Forbes' prestigious annual list of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors for 2025. This marks a significant increase of 27% from the previous year, reflecting the company’s commitment to nurturing young talent in the financial services industry.

The Forbes lists honor exceptional advisors who not only demonstrate outstanding performance in financial planning but also embody the ethos of holistic service to their clients. Advisors are evaluated across various metrics, including revenue trends, the volume of assets managed, compliance records, and overall industry longevity.

John Roberts, Northwestern Mutual's Chief Field Officer, expressed pride in this recognition, stating it validates the company's relentless efforts to develop the next generation of financial professionals. He emphasized that these advisors are pivotal in guiding their clients towards achieving their financial aspirations by combining comprehensive planning solutions, including various insurance and investment strategies. This blend of services has resonated with clients, yielding superior long-term financial outcomes.

The financial advisory space is evolving rapidly, with McKinsey & Company projecting a shortage of around 100,000 advisors in the coming decade as seasoned professionals retire. Currently, the average age of a financial advisor in the industry stands at 56, making initiatives like those of Northwestern Mutual – which has an average advisor age of 39 and 28 for new advisors – particularly critical.

Northwestern Mutual's ambitious recruiting goal for 2025 includes bringing in an additional 5,000 advisors and college representatives. This initiative aims to enhance the firm’s financial advisor workforce, ensuring more Americans gain access to financial security and sound advice. They are pushing forward with a robust training and leadership development program designed to empower advisors, assisting them in earning new licenses and honing their skills while building prosperous practices.

Having served clients for over 165 years, Northwestern Mutual combines expert financial advice with innovative digital solutions and products tailored to help individuals and businesses achieve their financial security objectives. Currently managing nearly $700 billion in assets, the firm stands as a testament to the importance of personalized financial planning.

In addition to financial planning, Northwestern Mutual offers a broad range of products, including life, disability income, long-term care insurance, and investment brokerage services. With a staggering $2.4 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force and $38 billion in revenues, the firm is dedicated to financial security solutions for over five million clients.

Recognized consistently by FORTUNE® for its business excellence – ranking 109th on the 2025 FORTUNE® 500 and identified as one of the