Northwestern Mutual - Nick Gardner, CFP

11/03/2026

Technology losses are weighing on major indexes, but other areas of the market are showing strength. Read our latest commentary on artificial intelligence spending, sticky inflation, and the role diversification can play in a long-term financial plan. http://spr.ly/6181BHv5Td

10/28/2026

Thrilled and proud to announce Northwestern Mutual’s 2027 expected dividend payout, but even prouder to share what’s behind it: our commitment to policyowners and delivering value over the long term. It’s the value Northwestern Mutual was built for and designed to share. See what powers our dividend payout: http://spr.ly/6183BHYNTX

10/27/2026

Economic data remains strong, but investors are weighing rising oil prices, sticky inflation, and the cost of the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout. Bonds rallied as yields fell, and many stocks outside the AI trade moved higher. Read Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte’s latest commentary and reach out to me to talk about how your plan is positioned. http://spr.ly/6181BH95r3

10/20/2026

Higher borrowing costs are raising questions about the artificial intelligence spending boom. Read this week’s market commentary for a closer look at the risks to growth and why diversification remains important. http://spr.ly/6182BHrXwK

10/15/2026

Markets have continued to climb, but leadership has become more concentrated as investors weigh persistent inflation, higher rates, and rising uncertainty. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take on what the shift from broad growth to narrower market leadership could mean for investors. http://spr.ly/6181BH84XU

10/13/2026

Recent market moves showed how quickly sentiment around artificial intelligence can affect broader indexes. This week’s market commentary explains why diversification remains important, even as AI continues to shape market leadership. http://spr.ly/6186BH8c1u

10/06/2026

Inflation remains sticky and consumers continue to spend. Here’s what the latest data may mean for investors and why a diversified plan can help navigate uncertainty. http://spr.ly/6185BGLQVF

09/29/2026

Economic growth remains strong, but rising interest rates and inflation pressures are creating new risks for investors. See the latest market commentary from Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte. http://spr.ly/6186BGUNDs

09/22/2026

The Fed raised rates to try to bring down inflation as economic data continued to be strong. Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte explains the data and why it calls for a measured approach. http://spr.ly/6183BGjBg9

09/21/2026

New 2026 tax laws may create more opportunities to save at tax time. Read about steps you can take now and then reach out so we can decide together which ones fit your plan.

Income timing, giving, retirement, and estate planning moves to review before December 31.