Brandon Briggs Appointed Growth and Development Director with Northwestern Mutual-Chicago

CHICAGO - April 13, 2022 - PRLog -- As Northwestern Mutual – Chicago continues to deepen client relationships and grow into new markets, it is adding to its leadership team. Brandon Briggs, a Financial Advisor, has been named a Growth & Development Director with the Chicago-based financial planning firm.

"The demand for financial security has never been greater and our growth is providing us with opportunities to develop the next generation of financial advisors and leaders," said Corey D. McQuade, managing partner. "Our vision is to be a firm of enduring firms, reflecting the communities we serve, multiplying our impact and influence."

As a Growth and Development Director, Briggs takes on a leadership role in attracting, selecting, developing and retaining a team of financial advisors. Briggs will work with his team members to define the best career path through coaching and mentoring. At the same time, he will continue to build relationships with his clients, helping them realize their most important financial goals.

Drawn to a career where he could have a personal impact on others while building a better life for himself, he joined Northwestern Mutual in 2017. A career changer, Briggs spent ten years previously climbing the corporate ladder from intern to vice president in the public relations and marketing industry between firms such as Current Lifestyle Marketing, Weber Shandwick and Edelman.

As part of the Northwestern Mutual-Chicago development path, Briggs started to explore leadership opportunities in the firm's 1872 Leadership Development and Emerging Leaders programs.

His production has allowed him to finish #2 in the Central Region and Top 5 nationally in the past four years. In addition to Northwestern Mutual's recognition for building a financial planning practice (http://brandonbriggs.nm.com/) focused on comprehensive wealth planning, he is a Qualified Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT) member, recognizing excellence in client development and retention while adhering to a strict code of ethics.

Briggs received a degree in Advertising and Public relations from Grand Valley State University.

About Northwestern Mutual – Chicago
Northwestern Mutual – Chicago (http://chicago.nm.com./), with offices in Downtown Chicago, Deerfield, Hyde Park, 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 career development and best financial services internship.