Ryan Douglas Smith, Northwestern Mutual

09/09/2026

Helping people succeed during times of uncertainty is what I do best. All it takes is a deep breath and the right financial plan.

09/09/2026

For the most part, getting married is beneficial when it comes to Uncle Sam. I can help work through the details as you and your partner build your life together and plan for the future. http://spr.ly/6182BGHqJ8

09/09/2026

I’m proud to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate all workers across this great land. The work they do paves the way for a brighter future far and wide.

09/08/2026

A one-second pause before you buy something can be enough to notice whether it's actually going to make you happier or feel good just for a minute. If you want help building a financial plan around what actually matters to you, that's exactly what we’re here for.

09/08/2026

Shana Tovah to all who celebrate! May the new year bring you and your loved ones blessings, abundance, and peace.

09/08/2026

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month—the perfect time to rally around the goal of ending childhood cancer. Every day, more than 1,000 children worldwide receive this devastating diagnosis. Through our partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, we’re helping fund critical research, advance new treatments, and support affected families. And in September, for every new financial plan delivered to a prospective client, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation will donate to Alex’s. Together, we can rewrite the story for children with cancer.

09/03/2026

The blueprint is simple, just follow the steps and get the financial confidence you deserve.

09/02/2026

Youth sports are a big investment—and not always in the ways you might expect. Before the next season starts, it’s worth understanding the full financial picture.

See how much youth sports and activities really cost and how to budget for them.

09/01/2026

Creating a financial plan starts with thinking about where you want to go. I will ask you questions to deeply understand your situation and help you build a plan with solutions to help you get to where you want to go.

09/01/2026

Markets have been supported by resilient growth and enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, but the policy backdrop may be changing. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte explains why sticky inflation, higher debt costs and uncertainty around where AI-related gains ultimately land make diversification especially important. http://spr.ly/6187B1fvh7