- 1. 10
Top
Reasons
Ridgefield Financial Group
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company-Milwaukee,
WI
2. Northwestern MutualFinancial Network
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is the marketing name for the
sale and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Company, Milwaukee, WI (Northwestern Mutual) and its subsidiaries
and affiliates.
All financial representatives and college interns are independent
contractors, and are not employees of Northwestern Mutual. All
financial representatives and college interns are compensated on a
commission basis, and do not receive salary or wages.
3. 1
One of AmericasTop 10 Internships
Vault Guide to Internships, 2009 edition
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Apple, Inc.
Citi Markets & Banking
Google, Inc.
INROADS
Morris Arboretum
National Institutes of Health
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
XM Radio
4. The Most Sought After College Experience In Fairfield
County
The ambition of the Northwestern Mutual Internship program has been
less to sell product than to develop people.
Valuing quality above quantity our aim is to empower students for
personal and professional growth.
5. Our ProgramsHistory & Success
2
Facts
More than 25,000 individuals have entered the program since its
inception in 1967
Northwestern Mutual contracted over 2,400 students in 2009
1 in 3 eligible interns becomes a full-time Financial
Representative upon graduation
32% of Field Management are former College Interns
22% of the Top 100 Financial Representatives are former College
Interns
Source: Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee-WI,
2007
6. The Bender Financial Group Core Values
Personal Growth
To achieve and sustain lasting success one must continue to grow by
taking personal, emotional and professional risks. Real confidence
comes from acting in the face of fear and accomplishing goals in
the face of obstacles.
Enduring Relationships
Relationships are based in intimacy and mutual trust. We achieve
this standard by listening, challenging, and sharing direct
feedback and support.
Commitment to Self and Others
Commitments should be honored through mutual accountability and
personal responsibility. The examples we set in our own lives are
the strongest testimonials and bring out the best in ourselves and
those around us.
7. The Advantage toYOU the Student
Actual business experience for your resume
Opportunities to develop your networking and business relationship
skills
Flexible work schedule
Assists with career selection process
Opportunity for Investment Company/Variable Contracts Limited
Representative Exam and Uniform Securities Agent State Law
Exam
Head start program for the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
career
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8. 4
Our Internship = A NetworkshipEffectiveness of Job Search
Tools
*This information is based on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being least
effective*
Source:Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. 2009
9. 5a
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company as of 2009Assets:$155
BillionRanks 118 on the Fortune 500 List
Best possible insurance financial strength ratings from all four
rating agencies:
Standard & PoorsAAA
MoodysAaa
FitchRatingsAAA
A.M. Best CompanyA++
.
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (Northwestern
Mutual), the nations largest direct provider of
individual life insurance, according to statistics compiled from
A.M. Best data, has always received the best
possible insurance financial strength ratings from Standard &
Poors, Fitch Ratings, A.M. Best, and Moodys.
Third party ratings are subject to change.
10. 5b
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance FORTUNEmagazine
In 2009, Northwestern Mutual was recognized as one of the Worlds
Most Admired Companies survey. Northwestern Mutual led the life
insurance industry in the following attributes:
11. Quality of products/services 12. Long-term investment 13.
Quality of management 14. Use of corporate assets 15. People
management 16. Social responsibility Northwestern Mutual achieved
the longest record at number one in any industry in the history of
FORTUNE magazines most admired survey, after leading the life
insurance industry for 25 years.
March 16, 2009 issue, FORTUNE magazine survey
17. The Products and Services
6a
The products and services references are offered and sold only by
appropriately appointed and licensed Financial
Representatives.
18. The Products and Services
6b
The products and services references are offered and sold only by
appropriately appointed and licensed Financial
Representatives.
19. The TrainingTraining Phases
Phase I - Fastrack Basics
Phase II- Fastrack College Intern
Phase III- Continuing Education & Coaching
Northwestern Mutual ranked 16th in Selling Powers Best Service
Companies to Sell For
- Selling Power Magazine: 50 Best Companies to Sell For,
November/December 2009
20. Intern Training and Development
Seven Full Days May 27thJune 4th, 2010
Designed to give interns knowledge, skills and confidence to work
in the business world
Must earn the CT Life, Health and Accident License in order to be
admitted
Weekly on going training and
21. How We Sell
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People
Process
Product
Schedule appointments
Consult with clients
Uncover client needs
Make recommendations
Build enduring relationships
22. Compensation
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Interns have an opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per stipend
period(summer, fall, spring) in addition to commissions.
The internship program can provide a solid base for those who
choose to pursue a full-time contract after graduation.
23. The Opportunity
The Entrepreneurial Experience
The Company
The Rewards
Your Future
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24. If you discipline yourselfto do the things you need to do when
youneed to do them, the day will come when you can do the things
you want to do when you want to do them!!
Life By Design
vs.
Life By Default
25. Ridgefield Financial Group Leadership Team
Walter Pierz, MD, CLU Sam Lauria CUD Tim Weber
Phil Bender Managing Partner Jeff Post Director of
Training
