Sherrie VanKoevering Earns Top National Financial Advisor Awards from Northwestern Mutual

CHICAGO - Nov. 2, 2018 - PRLog -- Smart. Driven. Confident. Sherrie VanKoevering is among a new generation of professional women who are rising to the top of the financial planning field. In 2018 the Chicago-based financial advisor earned not one, but two, national awards recognizing her achievements among Northwestern Mutual's industry-leading field force.

Earlier this year she was recognized with the Master Achievement Award, an exclusive award given to only 14 Northwestern Mutual financial professionals across the country. The award recognizes her ability to build a strong financial planning practice with a dedicated staff to deliver quality service to her clients. In achieving this award, she becomes the first female advisor nationwide to earn the recognition.

In November she was inducted into the company's elite membership, the 2018 Forum Group. This is the second year in which she earned the honor that recognizes the top 5% of the company's 6,000 financial professionals for their commitment and drive to help clients plan for and achieve financial security.

"What makes these accomplishments impressive is that they are part of Sherrie's vision to be a successful business owner serving clients well while also having a strong family life," said Corey D. McQuade, managing partner of Northwestern Mutual – Chicago. "Achieving this success, she is paving a path for herself and others that come behind her to design a life where you can be successful in your career and fulfilled in your personal life."

About Sherrie VanKoevering

Sherrie VanKoevering has built her financial planning practice partnering with medical and dental physicians and successful business owners. She is a sought-after speaker at company events and dental and medical conferences nationwide.  Sherrie is dedicated to empowering minorities and has a special place in her heart to support the professional development of women. At the same time, she enjoys quality family time with her husband Dustin, their 3.5-year-old daughter Noelle, and 1-year-old son, Ames. To learn more about Sherrie visit her website at http://www.sherrierobertvankoevering.com/

Her team members pictured in the photo include (from left to right) Kristen L Bigham, Director of Operations; Sherrie VanKoevering, Financial Advisor; and Siara M Lump, Associate Financial Representative.

About Northwestern Mutual – Chicago

Northwestern Mutual – Chicago, with offices in Downtown Chicago, Deerfield, Oak Brook, and Rosemont, is a leading Chicago-based financial planning firm providing expert guidance to help clients manage financial risk and achieve financial security. Ranked one of Chicago's Top Workplaces, according to the Chicago Tribune, Northwestern Mutual – Chicago provides career and internship opportunities to individuals who want to grow personally and professionally. The company's nationally recognized financial representative internship program was named by Vault.com a top internship for students seeking careers in the financial services industry.  Further information on the firm can be found at http://chicago.nm.com.

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for more than 160 years. Through a distinctive, whole-picture planning approach, we empower our clients to make the most of every single day and plan for important moments in their future. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with a personalized digital experience to help our clients navigate their financial lives every day. With $265.0 billion in assets, $28.1 billion in revenues, and $1.8 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to 4.5 million people who rely on us for life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, brokerage and advisory services, trust services, and discretionary portfolio management solutions. The company manages more than $125 billion of client assets through its wealth management and investment services. Northwestern Mutual ranks 104 on the 2018 FORTUNE 500 and is recognized by FORTUNE^® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2018.

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).