Ryan J. Preziosi - Northwestern Mutual

06/10/2026

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. http://spr.ly/6186B8N16n

06/05/2026

A financial plan is like a road map that shows you where you are and how to get where you want to go. But what does that really mean? Learn more about what’s actually included in a good plan. Please reach out if you’d like to start building your plan.

A financial plan is like a road map that shows you where you are and how to get where you want to go. But what does that really mean? Learn more about what’s actually included in a plan.

06/04/2026

Understanding bonds starts with a few core concepts: coupon, yield, premium, discount, and par. This article explains what each term means and how they work together to shape income, pricing, and overall return within a diversified portfolio.

Bond yield, coupon, premium, and discount affect return. Read more to understand bond pricing.

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/6182B8Y9jq

06/01/2026

Let’s talk through the right type of life insurance for your needs and goals.

Different types of life insurance play different roles in your overall financial plan. Learn how each type might help support your goals.

05/28/2026

You’ve worked hard for your money and don’t want to spend more than required on taxes. Let’s discuss your tax-efficient strategy when it comes to annuities—and all your financial tools.

The tax rules for retirement accounts can be complicated, so you might wonder whether annuities are taxable. Here’s a breakdown.

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/6187B8XuZc

05/26/2026

Young households are spending less and saving more. Read this article for ideas on how you can take control of your finances, and then let’s connect so we can build a plan that’s tailored to your goals.

Young households are spending less and saving more. Discover how you can take control of your finances, even in uncertain times.

05/20/2026

Even in uncertain times, the right financial plan can help you get back to feeling prosperous.

Last week, Northwestern Mutual launched their inaugural Personal Prosperity Index which found that, regardless of wealth status, people who worked with a financial advisor felt significantly higher levels of prosperity compared to those without an advisor. Read more:

Financial planning is highlighted with advisors showing clear benefit to client sentiment.

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/6181BBAmIH