Pro Football Legends & Northwestern Mutual Providing Financial Resources To Former NFL Players

NEW YORK, July 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Football Legends, the commercial marketing arm of the NFL Alumni Association, is pleased to announce that Stephen Schwartz, CFP®, AEP®, will be joining his brother, Michael Schwartz, CFP®, AEP®, both of Northwestern Mutual, as the exclusive Wealth Management Advisors of the NFL Alumni Association.  Michael has had this relationship with the NFL Alumni Association since March 2016, providing current and former players, coaches and employees and their families with resources to help them manage their financial security.  Adding Stephen to the mix further strengthens and enhances the relationship and the resources available to NFL Alumni Association members.  

"As players transition to new careers and plan for their futures after their playing days have concluded, maintaining financial stability can be difficult," stated Elvis Gooden, President and CEO of NFL Alumni, adding "I'm proud of the relationship we have had with Michael and the Northwestern Mutual team, and am excited that Michael's brother Stephen will also be serving as a valuable resource to help our members better manage and understand their money."

"I am honored to join Michael in serving the NFL Alumni Association and its members," said Stephen Schwartz, noting that "enhancing financial security for NFL Alumni members and their families is an important goal which can be accomplished through developing and tailoring both offensive and defensive individualized financial game plans." 

"I encourage all NFL Alumni members to utilize our relationship with Stephen and Michael to manage their risks, savings and investments to help achieve their long-term goals," stated Mr. Gooden.  He also noted, "Stephen and Michael are both experienced wealth management advisors and Northwestern Mutual was recently named one of the 'World's Most Admired' companies by FORTUNE Magazine and that's exactly the type of partnership we strive to work with."

Members of the NFL Alumni Association receive a free comprehensive consultation from Michael Schwartz or Stephen Schwartz of Northwestern Mutual.  Northwestern Mutual offers a number of services including life insurance, long term care planning, retirement planning, investment strategies and estate planning.  

NFL Alumni members interested in receiving their free financial consultation should visit http://www.nflalumni.org/nm to register.  

Current and former NFL players, coaches, staff, cheerleaders, and fans can learn about the benefits of NFLAA membership and join the Association by visiting www.nflalumni.org/join or by contacting Member Services at 877-258-6635 or [email protected].  

About NFL Alumni and Pro Football Legends.  Pro Football Legends is the commercial marketing name and logo of the NFL Alumni Association, a nationwide group comprised mainly of former National Football League players, coaches, and other employees whose mission is to serve, assist, and inform players and their families. The association offers a variety of medical, financial, and social programs to help members lead healthy, productive and connected lives, as well as community initiatives under its "Caring for Kids" programs. For more information, please visit: www.nflalumni.org.  

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive approach to financial security solutions including: life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, life insurance with long-term care benefits, investment products, and advisory products and services. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (securities), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (fiduciary and fee-based financial planning services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance).

Michael Schwartz and Stephen Schwartz, CFP®, AEP®, have a marketing agreement with Pro Football Legends, the commercial marketing arm of the NFL Alumni Association.  Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries are not parties to the marketing agreement.  Michael Schwartz and Stephen Schwartz, CFP®, AEP®, are insurance agents of Northwestern Mutual and Registered Representatives of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (securities), a subsidiary of NM, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser and member FINRA and SIPC. 

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements. 

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DOES NOT ENDORSE, ANY COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL MENTIONED HEREIN OR ANY PRODUCT MENTIONED BY SUCH COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL.  THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS SOLELY FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING A RESOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEMBERS.  ANY AND ALL DECISIONS MADE BY SUCH MEMBERS OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE AT THEIR OWN RISK.   THE NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH DECISIONS AND ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONDUCT PROPER DUE DILIGENCE IN MAKING SUCH DECISIONS. 

CONTACT:

Stephen Schwartz
[email protected]

SOURCE Northwestern Mutual