SFG Wealth Management - Northwestern Mutual

01/13/2025

Starting the year off strong - proud to share we've made it on Forbes' list of "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams."

https://www.forbes.com/lists/wealth-management-teams-best-in-state/

05/21/2024

Our team visited Washington, DC for our annual trip this year! We had a great time exploring the Smithsonian museums and getting our steps in while walking to all the national monuments. Happy we were able to spend some time outside the office together.

05/10/2024

A few weeks ago, Russ's alma mater, Saunders College of Business at RIT, invited him to be a guest lecturer for their Financial Management class. It was fun for him to share the work we do and answer any questions students had on his career journey.

Wishing all the RIT grads a happy commencement weekend!

04/11/2024

Congratulations to our Founder and CEO Russ Schwartzbeck for being recognized by Forbes as one of the top wealth advisors in New York!

https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-wealth-advisors/?sh=1f1453856ab9

02/12/2024

Our team enjoyed some Florida sun at this year's Northwestern Mutual Eastern and Central Regional Meeting in Orlando! We were able to learn and gain industry insight through some great sessions, and Russ spoke on a panel outlining the investment philosophy we use with our clients.

12/11/2023

Our team spent some time in the Meals on Wheels kitchen assembling and packing 525 meals for those in need. Feeling grateful that we're able to give back and make a difference to the Rochester community.

11/17/2023

Doing our part in giving back to the community this holiday season. Our Rochester office and team donated food items to build 30 Thanksgiving food boxes for local families in need as part of the Small Business Council of Rochester Thanksgiving Appeal.

09/27/2023

Northwestern Mutual Chief Investment Officer, Brent Schutte joined Yahoo! Finance Live to discuss last week’s Federal Reserve rate decision, the outlook for a recession and wages. Watch his take:

Federal Reserve regulators opted to pause interest rates while continuing to keep a close on forthcoming economic data, such as unemployment and wages. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte comments on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's statement, how the Fed will be approaching lab...

09/26/2023

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte discusses the latest Fed decision on interest rates and potential future actions to rein in the strong job market.

The Fed left rates unchanged this week, but Chairman Jerome Powell says more work is needed to rein in the labor market.

09/06/2023

Read Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s latest take in this week’s Market Commentary.

There are encouraging signs that more workers are coming off the sidelines, but will it be enough?

08/28/2023

The answer is personal and depends on several variables.

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08/16/2023

Northwestern Mutual's Chief Investment Officer, Brent Schutte joined ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss opportunities in small and mid-cap stocks, hedging a recession-related equity downside with fixed-income investments, and the Fed’s concerns about a wage spiral bringing inflation up. Listen to his take:

Brent Schutte, chief investment officer at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss opportunities in small and mid-cap stocks, hedging a recession-related equity downside with fixed-income investments, and the Fed's concerns about a wage spiral bringing....