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Northwestern Mutual Investment Services
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in MILWAUKEE, WI, registered since 1971. It has 2294 employees and 15...
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in MILWAUKEE, WI, registered since 1971. It has 2294 employees and 15 investment advisers. The firm is based in MILWAUKEE, WI.
General information
Firm type
RIA
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Milwaukee
Corporate office
Milwaukee, WI, United States
Principals
Timothy Gerend
President
John E. Schlifske
Chairman and CEO of Northwestern Mutual
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services?
Investment decisions are overseen by President Timothy Gerend, who leads the broker-dealer operations. Portfolio construction for clients is driven by individual advisors rather than a centralized investment committee. The parent company's $197 billion general account is managed by Northwestern Mutual's internal investment team (per Northwestern Mutual, 2023).
How does Northwestern Mutual source proprietary deal flow?
NMIS does not engage in proprietary deal making. Its product shelf includes investments offered by Northwestern Mutual's own funds and third-party providers (mutual funds, ETFs, annuities). Client portfolios are built from these offered products by individual financial advisors.
Does Northwestern Mutual participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
NMIS itself does not make fund commitments. The parent company, Northwestern Mutual, allocates a portion of its general account to private equity and real estate funds. As a broker-dealer, NMIS offers client access to mutual funds and ETFs, not direct fund commitments.
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