Corey C Hicks, MS, CLU^®

Plan Now for Your Future

Most people spend more time planning for their annual vacation than they do planning for their biggest vacation.......retirement.

Financial planning doesn't happen by chance; it is the product of sound decision-making. Whether you are looking to protect, grow or transfer wealth, as a Wealth Management Advisor, I can help. I understand the complex financial issues and the ways in which these issues might affect your future. 

Financial planning requires a commitment of time—yours and mine. I will work to understand your current personal and financial circumstances and your goals for the future. I will do more than determine a planning solution. I will build a strategy that is right for you. Together, we will work to develop a financial plan that balances your current resources with your short and long-term goals. 

Essentially, I specialize in helping my clients build plans and portfolios that are "easy to own", by managing risk and volatility.

With the help of my team, I'll stay in touch, so as your needs evolve over time we can make the changes necessary to your plan, protecting your overall financial picture for the future.

Let me help you build a truly successful life.

In the News

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

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Dividend Announcement

Northwestern Mutual recently announced a dividend payout for 2010 of more than 4.7 billion dollars - the second largest in our company history - for clients who own life, annuity, DI and long-term care policies.

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Consistency Counts Scorecard

As in golf, the low score wins the game. Find out how Northwestern Mutual’s performance ranks relative to the competition. In times like these, it’s nice to know that Northwestern Mutual isn’t just strong — it’s consistently strong.

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Consistency Counts

Strength on its own can be impressive. When consistency is added, that’s when it becomes real. At Northwestern Mutual, we’ve been able to deliver real strength for over 150 years. Put our strength to work for you.

Strength that works.

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).

Themint.org – Financial Literacy for Kids

An interactive Web site designed to help parents raise "money smart" kids. Visit this award-winning site for fun activities, games, and challenges for students; tips for parents; and extensive resources for teachers. Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual.

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