Scott Iodice - Northwestern Mutual

06/02/2026

AI is driving stocks higher—but narrow market leadership means that there is more to these gains than meets the eye. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte examines what’s underneath the gains and why diversification still matters. http://spr.ly/6184B8iYz8

05/27/2026

AI leadership, hotter inflation signals, and a changing of the guard at the Fed—Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte breaks down the economic data and markets news investors need to know. http://spr.ly/6188B8VDJG

05/22/2026

Grateful for everyone who joined us for our recent Economic Outlook & Market Commentary event where we heard from two great minds. Northwestern Mutual's VP of Wealth, Bonnie Tomczak moderated a great conversation with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company's Chief Investment Officer, Brent Schutte. It is always a highlight to bring clients and colleagues together for a thoughtful exchange of questions and ideas.

For those who couldn’t make it, I wanted to share a few reflections (and a few snapshots from the evening 📸): Every time I hear Brent speak, I walk away with valuable perspective. This time was no different. He covered a wide range of topics—from cryptocurrency and global markets to the growing impact of AI—but a couple of themes really stood out:
• The importance of staying diversified
• The value of maintaining a long-term plan instead of reacting to short-term market noise

In an environment that can feel increasingly complex, those principles remain as relevant as ever. I always appreciate opportunities like this to step back, learn, and reconnect with what truly drives long-term success in investing.

If you have any questions or want to dive deeper into any of these topics, I’m always happy to connect. And if you’d like to receive our Weekly Market Commentary via email (which often includes Brent’s insights), just let me know.

Thanks again to everyone who joined us—looking forward to the next one!

05/21/2026

A career as a financial advisor is a fulfilling one where you can make an impact backed by Northwestern Mutual—a company with the highest available ratings and stable outlooks from all four major rating agencies. Reach out and let's see if it's a good fit for you.

05/19/2026

As AI-leveraging stocks continue to surge, many have asked whether investors are ignoring the risks of the Iran energy crisis. The answer is yes, but only at the index level. In reality, the answer is far more nuanced. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte addresses this question and more in the latest Weekly Market Commentary. http://spr.ly/6181BB4eZt

05/14/2026

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05/12/2026

I am honored to have been listed by The Daily Record as one of its inaugural Managing Partner Award recipients! The Managing Partners Awards honor managing partners and equivalent senior firm leaders in both the legal and financial sectors who demonstrate vision, integrity, and measurable impact on their organizations and communities.

I am grateful to be a leader to an incredible team and I wouldn’t be where I am without them. Check out other the full list of honorees here:

The Managing Partner Awards honor managing partners and equivalent senior firm leaders in both the legal and financial sectors who demonstrate vision, integrity, and measurable impact on their organizations and communities.

05/12/2026

Equities moved higher again this week, supported by continued strong earnings, fresh evidence of a stabilizing labor market, and growing optimism surrounding artificial intelligence. Beneath the surface, however, the U.S. economy has only grown more divided. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte breaks down the latest market news and economic data. http://spr.ly/6187BBsJd9

05/07/2026

In an evolving financial landscape with an aging advisor population, the demand for trusted financial guidance is greater than ever. There’s an anticipated shortage of roughly 100,000 financial advisors by 2034 (Source: McKinsey Study). Reach out to me to learn more.

05/05/2026

The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Friday as the Fed opted to hold rates steady amid signs of a stabilizing labor market and strong AI-fueled economic growth. Brent Schutte, chief investment officer of the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, breaks down the latest news and key data you need to know. http://spr.ly/6189BBw2Y1