Local Network . . . Expert Guidance
Strengthening Our Community, Person to Person.
Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group is led by John C. Ertz, Managing Partner, and has offices in Cleveland, Akron and Canton, Youngstown, and Wooster. John Ertz knows firsthand how the Northwestern Mutual Northeast Ohio Group helps individuals create a stronger financial future, through top-quality financial products, services and expertise. He also leads our Financial Representatives in creating a stronger community future, through activities that support and improve the place where we live and work.
Whether we’re working on behalf of a single client or our entire community, Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group believes in the power of one-on-one communication. As John Ertz says, “We emphasize our ability to listen, to recognize a need and to meet that need. Those skills help us make a difference for our clients—and our neighbors.”
Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group is actively involved in the Northeast Ohio community through sponsoring events for the Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Komen for the Cure. These events include The Race for the Cure and Miles of Men a campaign targeted toward men as co-survivors which offered an opportunity for men to show their support through Komen’s largest single fundraising event, The Race for the Cure.
In addition to our commitment to Komen in Northeast Ohio we are also involved with Cornerstone of Hope, a charitable organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope to grieving individuals. Additionally, Northwestern Mutual Northeast Ohio Group is involved with the Akron General Development Foundation as a sposor of the annual Grape Escape wine tasting and silent Auction. This year's Grape Escape rasied $69,000 for the McDowell Cancer Center at Akron General Hospital.
Please visit our Community Service page to view the details of events we have sponsored and upcoming events and campaigns.
Freedom . . . Success . . . Financial Independence
Are You Ready to Strengthen Your Career?
Just over 20 years ago, John Ertz joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern and discovered his path to success. You, too, can discover the route to a financially independent future as a Financial Representative. The Cleveland Group offers the education, motivation and empowerment to enhance your entrepreneurial abilities, strengthen your interpersonal skills, and help you achieve success for you and your clients.
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Now’s the time to explore a career as a Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Representative. To learn more or view upcoming career fairs, go to the Careers page.
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In part one, Forbes talks inflation risk and in part two he explains how we should deal with the growing government debt.
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New Interactive 2009 Annual Report
Northwestern Mutual’s financial strength and consistent performance help clients achieve financial security.
Our interactive report features clients talking about why they felt secure in an unstable economy.
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Northwestern Mutual and Forbes launch the new Fact & Comment page
Forbes and Northwestern Mutual partner to launch a new page titled Fact & Comment on the Forbes.com Web site, offering expert insights from leaders in business and beyond.
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Northwestern Mutual Named a Best Internship for 2009
Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s list of the Best Internships ranks Northwestern Mutual’s financial representative internship program 1st in the insurance industry and 23rd overall.
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