Steven Braun
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Office: 847-272-8686

500 Skokie Blvd Ste 580
McTigue Agency
Northbrook, IL 60062-2848

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Northwestern Mutual receives "best possible ratings"

The four major ratings agencies, Standard & Poor’s, A.M. Best, Moody’s, and Fitch, have each confirmed the company’s insurance financial strength ratings. We take great pride, especially in these economic times, in providing our clients the consistent financial strength that has been our signature for over 150 years.

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Managing Your Money In A Downturn

Northwestern Mutual was recently featured in The New York Times Wealth Matters column, "Never Mind Your 401(k). How’s Your Insurance?" about the importance of managing risk in the current economic environment, and strategies that the wealthy use to manage not only their money but their overall well-being. Northwestern Mutual Executive Vice President Greg Oberland comments about how people should be rethinking and managing their insurance needs in a downturn. Read the article (PDF).

McTigue Financial Group Rated in Top 3 "Best Places to Work"

The March 2, 2009 issue of Crain’s Chicago Business has named The McTigue Financial Group in the “Top 3 Best Places to Work in Chicago.”  Click here to read more.

 


A Message from Steve Braun

The relationships we have with our clients enable us to provide you with the guidance to make smart decisions about your money.

Whether you are concerned for your own financial needs or those of your family or your business, I can help you identify your needs and provide complementary solutions.

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network News

Northwestern Mutual Is "America's Most Admired" for an Unprecedented 25th Year
In its 2008 annual survey, FORTUNE magazine ranked Northwestern Mutual as "America's Most Admired" in the life/health insurance industry for a landmark 25th year. Northwestern Mutual is the only company to have led its industry every year it has been included in the prestigious survey of industry professionals and analysts.

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Northwestern Mutual Ranks First in Customer Satisfaction
For the fifth consecutive year, Northwestern Mutual received the highest customer satisfaction score among U.S. life insurers, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s (ACSI) fourth quarter 2007 report.

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CEO with a Plan
Northwestern Mutual CEO Ed Zore featured on the cover of Selling Power magazine.

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Northwestern Mutual featured in Harvard Business Review
The article highlights how Northwestern Mutual measures success by staying relevant to its policyowners and clients.

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150 Years of Working Together: Northwestern Mutual has been putting clients first for 150 years so they can put their loved ones first.

Click here to visit the company timeline.Steve Braun invites you to listen to Ed Zore speak on CNBC

Northwestern Mutual's CEO on CNBC: CEO Ed Zore appeared on CNBC's show "Morning Call" discussing Northwestern Mutual's unique strategy.

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Articles and Web Sites

Starting a Family: Is the pitter-patter of little feet in your near future? The Baby Center provides articles, a baby name finder, a due date calendar and much more. Starting a family is without question one of the most exciting times in your life. It can be one of the most stressful times as well. Contact Steve Braun to review your financial needs to ensure your future includes solutions to support your growing family.

Steve Braun invites you to visit The Mint web site Children´s Guide to Handling Money Wisely: Steve Braun would like to introduce you to a website sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Financial Networkthat is designed for a very important group of people in our lives . . . our children! Learning to handle money wisely is a lesson that desperately needs to be learned at a young age. Our kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews are the ones that will be shaping our world in the near future!

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Who Cares? Kiplinger’s No-Nonsense Look at Long-Term Care

This 2007 Aegis Award video by Kiplinger.com, Who Cares? Kiplinger’s No-Nonsense Look at Long-Term Care, discusses the common questions around Long-Term Care.

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To establish relationships of trust with quality individuals, families, and businesses.

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Steve Braun receives Top HonorSteve Braun Receives Top Honor for 2008
John McTigue, Managing Partner of the McTigue Financial Group recently recognized Steve Braun as the #2 Financial Representative in the Chicago, Illinois Network office for 2008.

 

Steve Braun on the radioSteve Braun on AM 1160 — WYLL Radio Show
Braun recognized as the #1 Rep in the McTigue Agency for 2007 Steve Braun and Christina Collins recently called in to Betsy Hart's radio show to share considerations regarding how to better handle finances and prepare for the future.

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Managing Partner, John McTigue, CLU, CHFC Recognizes Steve Braun's 20 Years of Service
John McTigue, CLU, ChFC, Managing Partner for the McTigue Financial Group, recognized Steve Braun for 20 years of outstanding service.

In addition to his 20 years of service, John highlights Steve's community involvement.

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Steve Braun Elected to Executive Board - Partnership For Cures (PFC)
Steve Braun has served as an Advisory Board member since 2005 and was named to the Executive Board in 2008.

Connor Cruse, PFC spokespersonPFC raises money to fund and manage promising medical research that will speed safe and effective treatments to patients of life-altering disease.  PFC's fast track projects are designed to create new uses for FDA-approved drugs or validate other therapies that can be quickly incorporated into patient care.

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Events

Steve Braun is active with The Present's SymposiumThe President’s Symposium of Chicago
The 2009 President's Symposium will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at The Metropolitan Club. The Metropolitan Club is located at:

Sears Tower 67th Floor
233 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606.

The symposium is an invitation-only, annual, all-day event dedicated solely to presidents and CEOs. If you are a business owner and would like to attend the 2009 event, contact Steve at 847-272-8686 or email.

In September, 2008, Steve Braun hosted the Chicago Chapter's 25th President's Symposium.  The keynote speaker was Carolyn Gable, radio host, author of Everything I Know as a CEO I Learned as a Waitress, and founder and CEO of New Age Transportation, a $30 million third-party logistics company.  In his 18th year on the advisory board and an active board member, Steve believes this program is helpful because of the attention given to business owners telling their real life stories. A testimony to the success of the program is a large percentage of attendees requesting to be invited back.

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Guest Speaker Event
Steve Braun meets Frank AbagnaleIn Fall, 2008, The McTigue Financial Group sponsored a client appreciation event featuring Frank W. Abagnale.  Mr. Abagnale provided entertaining insights into his life as a notorious imposter and fraudster of the 1960's, a story told in the award-winning movie "Catch Me If You Can." Mr. Abagnale revealed his path to living on the right side of the law, and currently serves as one of the world's most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents.

Steve Braun meets Steve Forbes In Fall, 2006, The McTigue Financial Group honored to host the guest speaker event featuring Steve Forbes, President and CEO of Forbes, Inc., the nation's leading business magazine with a circulation of over 900,000 copies.

Running A Family Owned Business— Crain's Small Business Forum
In September, 2005, The McTigue Financial Group presented this informative event dedicated to the unique situations faced by small family owned businesses. Steve attended as a co-host, stating, "Because managing a small business can be a challenge, this panel presentation was well-attended. It was equally well-received."