The San Diego Group

Local Network . . . Expert Guidance

To Garrett "Gary" Bleakley, Managing Partner of The San Diego Group of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, the group’s mission and values are as important as helping their clients attain financial security.

"We believe in developing enduring relationships with our clients so we can provide guidance for a lifetime of financial security," says Gary Bleakley. "We are committed to and highly value integrity, accountability and professional excellence," he says.

Gary Bleakley says he’s proud that several of the top Northwestern Mutual seasoned specialists in business needs analysis, estate analysis, wealth accumulation and investments, and retirement solutions, are located within The San Diego Group, and that new Financial Representatives have these professionals alongside them as they seek to guide their clients.

"Even the most sophisticated clients have the expertise behind the new Financial Representative to help the client feel confident," says Gary.

With two District Network Offices in place, and an aggressive expansion plan that will introduce four more, Gary Bleakley and his team invite you to explore this site and discover how their commitment to excellence can help you grow and achieve financial security.

Freedom . . . Success . . . Financial Independence

Are you looking for a fulfilling and challenging career that puts you in the driver’s seat? Do you desire independence, yet strive to impact others in a positive way? Consider joining The San Diego Group as a Financial Representative.

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Northwestern Mutual Named a Best Internship for 2009

Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s list of the Best Internships ranks Northwestern Mutual’s financial representative internship program 1st in the insurance industry and 23rd overall.

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Dividend Announcement

Northwestern Mutual recently announced a dividend payout for 2010 of more than 4.7 billion dollars - the second largest in our company history - for clients who own life, annuity, DI and long-term care policies.

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Consistency Counts Scorecard

As in golf, the low score wins the game. Find out how Northwestern Mutual’s performance ranks relative to the competition. In times like these, it’s nice to know that Northwestern Mutual isn’t just strong — it’s consistently strong.

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Consistency Counts

Strength on its own can be impressive. When consistency is added, that’s when it becomes real. At Northwestern Mutual, we’ve been able to deliver real strength for over 150 years. Put our strength to work for you.

Strength that works.

Northwestern Mutual receives "best possible ratings"

The four major ratings agencies, Standard & Poor’s, A.M. Best, Moody’s, and Fitch, have each confirmed the company’s insurance financial strength ratings. We take great pride, especially in these economic times, in providing our clients the consistent financial strength that has been our signature for over 150 years.

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Managing Your Money In A Downturn

Northwestern Mutual was recently featured in The New York Times Wealth Matters column, "Never Mind Your 401(k). How’s Your Insurance?" about the importance of managing risk in the current economic environment, and strategies that the wealthy use to manage not only their money but their overall well-being. Northwestern Mutual Executive Vice President Greg Oberland comments about how people should be rethinking and managing their insurance needs in a downturn. Read the article (PDF).

Themint.org – Financial Literacy for Kids

An interactive Web site designed to help parents raise "money smart" kids. Visit this award-winning site for fun activities, games, and challenges for students; tips for parents; and extensive resources for teachers. Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual.

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