Northwestern Mutual - Akron

03/17/2026

The continued amplification of the conflict in the Middle East has created heightened uncertainty in financial markets. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte breaks down the delicate balance the Fed faces at its next meeting as it attempts to address stubborn inflation and increased labor weakness. http://spr.ly/6181B6uoyt

04/30/2025

54% of Americans say they will be financially prepared for retirement when the time comes. Let’s make sure you’re on the right side of that number. For your dogs’ sake.

*Northwestern Mutual 2025 Planning & Progress Study

04/29/2025

Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte discusses how investors should respond to tariff-driven volatility.

Tariffs are just one part of the Trump administration’s plans for the global economy. How should investors react to the changes?

04/23/2025

I thought this was great Shakespearian advice, but for those of you who don’t speak old English, I’ll translate. “Honestly, saving money is as good as earning it, but if you waste your cash on nonsense, you’ll end up broke—like a tree in winter with no leaves.”

04/23/2025

Americans dream of retiring comfortably with $1.26 million, but many aren’t saving enough. Together, let’s look for opportunities to save and be ready for retirement when it comes.

See how your goal for retirement savings stacks up—and what you can do to maximize your savings.

04/22/2025

Fed Chair Jerome Powell expects tariffs will likely raise prices and cause growth to slow. Does the data back this take? Yes and no; Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte offers his take.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s expectation that tariffs will lead to slower growth and rising prices weighed on equities as investors continue to seek clarity on future trade policy.

04/17/2025

Parking your financial goals for too long could set you back. I can help you get closer to reaching your goals. Just reach out.

04/15/2025

What does last week’s pause on tariffs mean for the economy and markets? Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte offers his take.

A pause on some tariffs sent the markets sharply higher last week, but lingering uncertainty about long-term trade policy means volatility may persist.

04/11/2025

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte looks at how tariffs add to existing questions investors have had to grapple with and shares a time-tested approach to dealing with uncertainty.

A look at how tariffs add to existing questions investors are grappling with and a time-tested approach to dealing with uncertainty. 

04/10/2025

I don’t want you to stress out about money. If you’re looking for a better way to handle your finances than squeezing a stress ball and hoping for the best, I can help.

04/09/2025

These moments can help your kids build a solid foundation around money.

Learning the ins and outs of money is part of growing up. Here are a few childhood milestones you can use to teach your kids core financial literacy skills.

04/07/2025

Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at what recently announced tariffs mean for the economy and why the Fed may stay on the sidelines.

Investors face ongoing volatility as Trump's tariffs and the Fed's cautious approach create economic headwinds.