Earl Darphin - Northwestern Mutual

03/20/2023

I get it. Thinking about long-term care isn’t fun. But planning for long-term care sooner could save you, and your loved ones, money and stress later. You can all feel good that your plan for care is taken care of. Reach out and let’s talk about the best plan for you.

03/20/2023

The right financial plan will help you live a more balanced life. Ready to find yours? Message me to get started.

03/20/2023

These are some common questions people have been asking about the Silicon Valley Bank failure.

The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank has left investors with a number of questions. Here are answers to some of the concerns surrounding the bank’s demise.

03/06/2023

The Fed’s focus on the labor market may lead to the Fed going too far with rate hikes. Read Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s thoughts in this week’s Market Commentary.

The seemingly strong job market may cause the Fed to go too far on interest rates. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

03/01/2023

Reach your new level of financial confidence. We do financial planning differently, so you can. It’s an approach shown by Ernst & Young to give you better long-term financial outcomes than other approaches. Sound good? Let’s get started.

02/27/2023

With the right financial plan in place, creating the life of your dreams can be as easy as drag and drop. You have the goals, I just help you get there. Contact me to get started.

02/21/2023

A tight labor market remains the one constant in an ever-changing economy. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take in this week’s Market Commentary.

Strong retail sales and an uptick in wholesale prices increase the likelihood for continued rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

02/20/2023

I can help you map out your goals so you can make someday a reality. I’m ready when you are.

02/16/2023

Financial planning shouldn’t just be a conversation between client and advisor. It should be an enlightening discussion between parents, grandparents, kids and partners about their shared future. If you’re ready to start the discussion, I can help.

Overcoming the unspoken rule that money is too taboo a topic to discuss among family members is important going forward. The reality is that families, at some point, will need to be on the same page about wealth planning.

02/16/2023

If you’ve got old retirement accounts, we’d love to work with you to determine whether an IRA rollover is right for you.

Rolling over an IRA allows you to move funds from one account to another while retaining these accounts’ tax advantages. Learn more about IRA rollovers.

02/16/2023

Our Chief Investment Officer, Brent Schutte, joined ‘The Claman Countdown’ on FOX Business this week to assess the equity investment picture. See his take:

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management chief investment officer Brent Schutte and Prosper Trading Academy CEO Scott Bauer assess the equity investment picture on 'The Claman Countdown.'

02/14/2023

Many believe the tight labor market is a sign of a still-hot economy. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take in this week’s Market Commentary.

The tight labor market is being heralded as a sign of a still-strong economy, but is that reading correct? See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.