Personal
Originally from upstate New York, Kristin moved to South Florida to attend school at the University of Miami. After interning with Northwestern Mutual at 19, she graduated in three short years and became a full-time financial representative. Currently residing in the Miami area, Kristin is an avid Canes fan and still enjoys attending football games with her younger sister, who is following in her footsteps as an undergraduate at her alma mater.
In addition to her active community involvement, Kristin also enjoys playing competitive tennis and golf, attending local sporting events, cooking, and interacting with friends, family, and clients (both in and out of the office!).
Professional
Kristin Francisco, a successful financial professional with Northwestern Mutual – The South Florida Group, is a proven leader on many levels. A graduate of the University of Miami, Kristin earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in International Finance and Marketing in 2006, completing her degree in three years. Since joining Northwestern Mutual in 2006, Kristin has been the top producing Financial Representative for The South Florida Group in her peer group for six consecutive years.
“I will always remember the day when I received a University of Miami flyer in the ninth grade of High School. Whoever put the stamp on that envelope had no idea how much that moment would change my life from that second forward.”
While still attending UM as an undergraduate, Kristin became an Intern with Northwestern Mutual and never looked back - career choice that she shares with other young women to empower them to be all that they can be.
The time you spend with Kristin is always enjoyable and, more importantly, memorable. Her presence is kinetic and commanding. She is the type of person you revere and are delighted to call your friend and colleague.
Awards and Recognition
Kristin has been nominated for the South Florida Business Journal's 2012 Influential Business Women Award. A credit to Kristin's professional accomplishments and community service, the award recognizes local women with strong records of leadership, performance, and innovation in their industries, as well as meaningful community involvement.
- National Quality Award (2009-2010)
- Award recognizing persistency and performance
- National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Quality Award (2011, 2013-2014)
Associations and Memberships
- Trustee member of the Miami Chamber of Commerce
- Member of the Women's Tennis Association
Years of Experience
- Representing Northwestern Mutual since 2005
Education
- University of Miami - Finance and Marketing (BBA)
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
Lending a hand in my community.
As part of Northwestern Mutual, I'm proud to help accelerate the search for better childhood cancer treatments while supporting families undergoing treatment, and survivors from late effects. Here are some of the organizations we partner with:
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.
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.
