Brian K Ford
Wealth Management Advisor|CFP®, RICP®, CAP®, CLU®, ChFC®
The right products and services to fit your needs.
As a Northwestern Mutual financial professional, I have access to a wide range of financial options designed to reinforce each other and make sure your plan can work its hardest for you.
Investments: invest in your best life.
With more ways to invest than ever before, it can be hard to make sure your money is working its hardest for you. We focus on long-term investment strategies to give you more confidence and help make sure that the growth potential and management of your money isn't left to chance.

Life insurance: protect you and your loved ones.
You've worked hard to build a life you enjoy with the people you love, let's make sure you protect it. We'll work together to figure out how life insurance can meet your needs. Here are a range of options you can consider to fit your needs:
Disability income: protection for your earning power.
Your ability to earn a living is likely the most important financial asset you have. Depending on the type of job you have (or business you own), we have a solution.
Long-term care: have more choice and control.
Retirement Solutions: income you can rely on.
With fewer companies offering pensions and the future of Social Security uncertain, it's more important than ever to have a comprehensive plan. We have a range of options to help you enjoy every day of your retirement years.
Get a financial plan that prioritizes your priorities.
I’ll take the time to listen to what’s important to you and understand your needs. Then drawing upon a broader perspective and financial expertise, I’ll tailor your financial plan to fit your priorities and goals. From planning to implementation, my recommendations always follow a fiduciary standard, so I’ll act in your best interests, not mine. I’ll be transparent about what my planning services will, and will not include, so you’ll know exactly what you’re getting upfront. And when it comes to the cost of our services, I’ll let you know upfront about that, too.

Here's how I’ll build your personalized plan:
Look at where you are today
Your plan will help you make the most of what you already have, no matter where you're starting from, and give you a snapshot of your financial big picture.
Identify where you want to go
Whether it's shorter-term goals like managing your debt, or longer-term ones like saving for a new home, or retirement, your financial plan will show you how you're tracking, help you understand what's working, and point out any gaps you might have.
Put together range of options to get you there
Looking across all your goals, you'll get personalized recommendations and strategies to grow your wealth while making sure everything's protected. And I'll help you determine the right moves to make today and later on. And as your priorities change throughout your life, I'll shift the financial strategies in your plan, too. So your plan always stays flexible, and you stay on track to consistently meet goal after goal.