Office Profile

Managing Partner John Ertz came to the Cleveland Office of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network after four years as Assistant Director of Agency Development at Northwestern Mutual’s corporate office. He began his career in 1984 as a college intern with the Kansas City Network Office, moving to full-time status after his 1988 graduation from the University of Kansas.

In 1994, John was promoted to the Kansas City Network Office management team as a Field Director and Agency Supervisor. Over the next six years, his team earned numerous awards and became one of the top-producing Field Director units in the country. In fact, this group led the company in its category during both 1999 and 2000. Before transitioning to the corporate office, John worked as Assistant Managing Partner, playing a key role in training, representative and agency planning, and day-to-day operations.

John Ertz and his wife, Kimberly, have two children and reside in Shaker Heights. In his off hours, John enjoys spending time with his family, golf, reading, movies and following Kansas Jayhawks basketball.

Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group

Founded in 1886, the Cleveland office of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network serves the greater Cleveland area. As part of the Network, our group brings you both the expertise of your individual Financial Representative and the technical know-how of our Specialists - a combination the financial services industry recognizes as exceptionally effective. We offer you individualized analysis for your financial goals as well as access to products and services from a wide variety of quality organizations.

In addition to offering life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance and annuities, our representatives are licensed to provide a variety of related investment products that can help meet personal, retirement, estate and business needs. We pride ourselves on our ability to listen and develop lasting relationships, and to develop solutions based on your specific needs. Managing Partner John Ertz invites you to visit or call our office today.

This Network Office has been active since 1886.

District Network Offices:

Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group
330-470-7744
4150 Belden Village NW
Canton, OH 44718-2539
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Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group
330-668-6103
202 Montrose West Ave
Akron, OH 44321-2790
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