Bienville Capital Group - Northwestern Mutual

06/10/2026

Wishing a wonderful birthday to Karen Champagne, our Director of Insurance Operations & Services! Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our clients. We hope your day is filled with celebration and all the best in the year ahead!

06/09/2026

Strong jobs data may sound like good news—but with inflation still sticky, markets may see it differently. Brent Schutte, chief investment officer of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, breaks down what investors should know. https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/strong-economic-data-and-sticky-inflation-raise-fed-concerns-northwestern-mutual/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=marketcommentary&utm_content=mc_weekly_field&utm_term=strong-economic-data&agentid=090872

06/04/2026

College is one of the biggest investments families make—and for many, student loans are part of the journey.

Before signing on the dotted line, here are a few important things to keep in mind:
✔️ The cost of college is high, so planning ahead is key
✔️ Federal and private loans are not the same—each comes with different rules and protections
✔️ Understanding how repayment works now can prevent stress later

Taking the time to learn how student loans work can help your family make smarter decisions and avoid unnecessary debt down the road. Read the below article to learn more and feel confident about your family’s college funding decisions. If you have questions about planning for college, we’re here to help!

Before taking on student loans for college, it’s important to understand how they work. Here’s everything you need to know.

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. https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/ai-boom-powers-sp-500-gains-amid-uneven-economic-growth-northwestern-mutual/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=marketcommentary&utm_content=mc_weekly_field&utm_term=ai-boom-powers&agentid=090872

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Shannon Navarro on her 18-year anniversary with Bienville Capital Group! Her expertise as our Operations Manager have been instrumental to our success. We’re grateful for all she’s contributed over the years—here’s to many more!

06/01/2026

We’re excited to officially kick off our 2026 Summer Internship Program at Bienville Capital Group! This year, we’re proud to welcome four talented interns who will be joining our team and gaining hands-on experience through several key initiatives.

Throughout the summer, they’ll collaborate on three core projects:
•Portfolio Simulation – applying market insights and investment strategies in a real-world context
•Family Case Study – developing comprehensive, client-focused financial planning solutions
•401(k) Plan Analysis – evaluating an existing plan, assessing costs, repricing opportunities, and delivering thoughtful recommendations to enhance outcomes

Our internship program is designed to provide meaningful exposure to the work we do every day, while fostering curiosity, analytical thinking, and professional growth. We’re looking forward to a productive summer and can’t wait to see the impact this group will make. Welcome to the team!

05/28/2026

We’re proud to recognize the achievements of our past summer interns!

🎓 Brian Dufrene (Summer 2024 Intern) – Graduated from Louisiana State University, May 2026
🎓 Ethan Carney (Summer 2024 Intern) – Graduated from William Carey University, May 2026
🎓 Presten Berggren (Summer 2023 Intern) – Graduated from Louisiana State University in May 2025 and is now making an impact as an Investment Portfolio Specialist

Watching these talented individuals grow, succeed, and take the next steps in their careers is what our internship program is all about. We’re honored to have been part of their journey—and we’re excited to see the meaningful contributions they’ll continue to make in the future. Here’s to your continued success—we’re cheering you on every step of the way!

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. https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/stocks-rise-on-ai-optimism-while-fed-signals-higher-rates-for-longer-northwestern-mutual/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=marketcommentary&utm_content=mc_weekly_field&utm_term=ai-optimism&agentid=090872

05/25/2026

Today we pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice reminds us to treasure our freedoms and plan thoughtfully for the future we want for our families. In their memory, we say thank you.

05/22/2026

An incredible few days at the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Symposium!

Our President & CEO, Emmett Dupas, and Vice President & Partner, Dylan Hoon, had the opportunity to learn from and connect with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Highlights included time with Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, and an insightful session from Robert Kaplan, Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs and former Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President & CEO and a great discussion with Dan Ivascyn, Group CIO at PIMCO.

Experiences like this fuel our commitment to growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional value to our clients.