James A Smith, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, CFP®, RICP®

Wealth Management Advisor

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Mahomet, IL 61853-9283
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Financial Success doesn’t just happen by chance. It has much more to do with choice. Transforming aspiration into actuality takes acumen, hard work, discipline and strategic financial planning. Together with my team I will listen, clarify and help prioritize your goals and aspirations before developing a personalized financial plan designed to help you achieve your vision for the future.

As your Wealth Management Advisor, let me help you ensure your financial future is all you want it to be.

Planning for Financial Security with Northwestern Mutual

Watch this short video to learn how Northwestern Mutual's comprehensive approach to personalized financial planning can help you achieve the future you envision. 

The Northwestern Mutual Difference

We make plans for people, not just money. So no matter your goals, we have access to top rated products and services to help you meet each one.

  • Best Life Insurance Company ranked by NerdWallet, 2019 to 20201
  • AAA, Aaa, and AA+ the highest financial strength ratings of any life insurer from all four major rating agencies2
  • Top 10 U.S. Independent Investment Broker-Dealers3
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2Northwestern Mutual continues to have the highest financial strength ratings awarded to any U.S. life insurer by all four of the major rating agencies: A.M. Best Company, A++ (highest), April 2020; Fitch Ratings, AAA (highest), August 2020; Moody’s Investors Service, Aaa (highest), December 2020; S&P Global Ratings, AA+ (second highest), June 2020. Third-party ratings are subject to change. Ratings are for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company.

3Measured by 2020 total revenues. Ranking for Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. Sources: Financial Advisor magazine and Investment News, April 2021.

The economic recovery and what it means for you. Hear the insights from our leadership.

Watch the video.The leaders of Northwestern Mutual share their insights on the economy, monetary policy, the markets, managing financial risks, and what it all means for your finances. 

How to Manage Debt If You Lost Income During COVID-19

Use these strategies to help keep yourself in the best financial position possible during this unsettled time. Read more.

The Conversations Couples Should Have Before Retirement

Here are some questions about what you’re expecting for your golden years to review with your partner to make sure you’re on the same page. Read more.

 

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