
Investments
Invest in the life you see for yourself now,
and years from now.
With more ways to invest than ever before, it can be hard to make sure your money is working its hardest for you. While most companies focus on individual transactions, at Northwestern Mutual, we look at your bigger financial picture. Then, we'll recommend the right mix of investments, and can monitor and manage them over time, to help you get to your goals.
Our investing approach
Whether you're just starting out, or looking to make your portfolio even stronger, our advisors work with you to develop a long-term investment strategy that's based on your goals, risk tolerance, and timeline. We'll minimize overlap and thoughtfully rebalance your portfolio to help try and maximize growth.
If you're looking to invest more than $1 million, our Private Client Services may be the right fit for you.
TOP 5
Ranked Among The Top 5 U.S. Independent Broker-Dealers1
Manage risk through asset allocation
We recommend spreading your investments across a range of industries, asset classes, and companies to help maximize your portfolio's success.

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Stocks
Want to give your money potential for growth? Try stocks. 2
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Mutual funds
Bring balance to your portfolio by investing in mutual funds.
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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
A bit like a mutual fund, a little like a stock, see if ETFs are right for you.3
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Bonds
Keep your portfolio balanced
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Certificates of deposit (CDs)
Invest in CDs as another low-risk option.
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IRAs
A tax-advantaged way to save for retirement.
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401(k)s
Take advantage of the retirement plan your employer set up for you.
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529 college
savings plansSave for your kids' education, then take it out, tax-free.4
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Annuities
Set yourself up with income for life.5
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Cash sweep services
Make sure any uninvested cash held in your investment accounts keeps growing.
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Take the next step.
Your Northwestern Mutual financial advisor will work with you to help create a strong, personalized investment strategy, help you execute that strategy, and be there for ongoing support, no matter what the market's doing.
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All investments carry some level of risk including the potential loss of principal invested.
1Northwestern Mutual Investment Services has been ranked among the Top 5 independent broker-dealers, as measured by total revenues, by leading investment industry publications: Financial Advisor magazine, April 2016, Investment Advisor magazine, June 2016, Financial Planning magazine, June 2016.
2Although stocks have historically outperformed bonds, they also have historically been more volatile. Investors should carefully consider their ability to invest during volatile periods in the market.
3Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are subject to risks similar to those of stocks. Investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an investor's shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. ETFs are traded on the secondary market, like stocks. As a result, shares of an exchange traded fund may trade at a premium or discount to the fund's actual net asset value, particularly during periods of market volatility. The performance of an exchange traded fund may vary from the market index it attempts to replicate due to market volatility, transaction costs, valuation differences, differences between the assets held in the exchange traded fund's portfolio relative to the market index, and other factors.
4Distributions taken from a 529 plan for qualified higher education (post-secondary) expenses are exempt from federal income tax and, in some states, are also free from state income tax.
5All guarantees associated with annuities and income plans are backed solely by the claims-paying ability of the issuer.