Neil Tompkins - Northwestern Mutual

Big market headlines can create questions for clients. In this week’s commentary, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte looks at the SpaceX IPO, inflation, and the Fed—and why long-term discipline still matters when markets get noisy. http://spr.ly/6188BDGk1i

Financial confidence is about more than just your net worth. Reach out and let’s discuss if you’re on track to meet your goals. http://spr.ly/6187B86N3l

A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of hosting a Corporate Breakfast for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s with John Midwood.

It was an amazing opportunity to bring people together to share awareness, resources, and ways we can all help families impacted by Alzheimer’s.

A special thank you to our guest speakers, Dr. Livia Santiago-Rosado and Meg Boyce for their inspiring words and support.

As we prepare for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 17, 2026, we’re inviting more people and businesses to get involved by:
💜 Joining the Executive Team
💜 Becoming a Sponsor
💜 Creating a Walking Team
💜 Helping spread awareness

Together we can continue making a difference in our community.

Strong jobs data may sound like good news—but with inflation still sticky, markets may see it differently. Brent Schutte, chief investment officer of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, breaks down what investors should know. http://spr.ly/6186B8L3KM

I can help make sure your budget is ready for a new house or condo. Reach out so you can go house hunting with confidence. http://spr.ly/6180BBGFt8

AI is driving stocks higher—but narrow market leadership means that there is more to these gains than meets the eye. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte examines what’s underneath the gains and why diversification still matters. http://spr.ly/6188B8iYpj

A financial plan is like a road map that shows you where you are and how to get where you want to go. But what does that really mean? Learn more about what’s actually included in a good plan. Please reach out if you’d like to start building your plan. http://spr.ly/6181BBNC7P

AI leadership, hotter inflation signals, and a changing of the guard at the Fed—Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte breaks down the economic data and markets news investors need to know. http://spr.ly/6181B8VDuZ

Let’s talk through the right type of life insurance for your needs and goals. http://spr.ly/6185BBQXMX

As AI-leveraging stocks continue to surge, many have asked whether investors are ignoring the risks of the Iran energy crisis. The answer is yes, but only at the index level. In reality, the answer is far more nuanced. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte addresses this question and more in the latest Weekly Market Commentary. http://spr.ly/6189BB4ecF