Kenneth John Dean
Financial Advisor|ChFC®, CLU®
Professional
After an illustrious 15-year career with a daily newspaper, earning accolades and recognition as a reporter, Kenneth embarked on a new professional journey aligned with his family's values. Joining Northwestern Mutual, Kenneth, a seasoned financial advisor holding the designations of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), serves clients both locally in Tyler/East Texas and nationwide.
Focused on securing clients' financial future and family well-being, Kenneth and his team prioritize retirement planning and protective measures to craft narratives of security and prosperity. Embracing a philosophy of balanced living, Kenneth advocates for saving for tomorrow while relishing life's adventures with loved ones, aspiring to offer his clients the same fulfilling lifestyle.
With a commitment to personalized financial guidance, Kenneth and his expert team eagerly anticipate the opportunity to engage with you and your family, empowering you to script your financial success story.
Education:
- American College of Financial Services - Financial Planning
Personal
Meet Kenneth, a devoted long-distance runner whose love story began on the running trails with his wife Jennifer in the Tyler area. Their shared passion blossomed into a beautiful journey that led them to say "I do" in St. Louis, Mo, back in 2016. Their family grew with the arrival of their son, Oliver.
Kenneth's dedication extends beyond running; he actively supports autism awareness by running marathons to raise funds for children impacted by the condition. His commitment doesn't stop there – he also fights against cancer and advocates for elderly nutrition.
As a father to three daughters from a previous marriage and two grandchildren, one of whom is on the autism spectrum, Kenneth values his blended family deeply. His community involvement is vast, from directing the Tyler Run for Autism to serving on the board for Defeating Autism Through ABA Therapy and Meals on Wheels of East Texas.
Currently, Kenneth leads his son's Cub Scout pack as the Cubmaster, guiding young minds to appreciate nature, show respect, and foster self-worth. Join Kenneth on his journey of love, dedication, and community impact. #RunningForACause #CommunityEngagement
Lending a hand in my community.
I love my community and I try to take part in many various activities including races. Through my running I can support many different charities from those dealing with autism, cancer and other diseases to hunger.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (ALSF)
ALSF funds cancer research, raises awareness, and supports the families of children with cancer. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual, its employees, and financial professionals like me have donated more than $20 million to support ALSF and fund over 400,000 research hours.
Beads of Courage
Beads of Courage is an art-in-medicine program that helps kids with cancer tell their unique treatment story through colorful beads that are symbols of their courage.
Meals on Wheels East Texas Board of Directors
Currently, I serve on the Meals on Wheels East Texas Board of Directors where we work to provide meals to seniors and those in need who cannot leave their homes.
Habitat for Humanity
My office also particiapted in a project for Habitat for Humanity in which we built a playhouse which was auctioned off with proceeds going to the home building charity to help build additional homes in the area for those in need.
Here are my areas of expertise
Financial Planning
Insurance Protection Strategies
Life Insurance Strategies
Retirement Planning & Income Strategies
Education Planning & Funding
Disability Planning
Multigenerational Planning
Estate Planning
How Northwestern Mutual helps you live the life you want.
When people feel better about their money, good things happen—they become more confident and feel more secure. For more than 160 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped people achieve the financial flexibility they need to live more and worry less.
Being a mutual company means Northwestern Mutual reports to its clients, not Wall Street. They don't believe in chasing fads or taking undue risk for short-term gains. Instead, they take a long-term approach—both in the way we help people plan to reach their goals, and in the way they do business. This has served their clients (and mine) well through all kinds of economic ups and downs, including wars, recessions, even the recent pandemic.
It's why I'm happy to be part of a company that's in it for the long-haul and prioritizes clients over profit.
