Lee Patterson is Honored to be Featured in Forbes Magazine

As a successful businessman and college football player, Lee Patterson knew he wanted to make a difference in the lives of student athletes after seeing a photograph of his University of Arizona Wildcats team.

“It hit me that only two of the 23 guys in my class graduated from college, including myself,” said Patterson.

Helping you live your best life.

Together, Lee Patterson will help you create financial security for your future by designing a personalized financial plan that evolves with your changing life. A plan that:

  • Addresses risk first and helps you earn your way to solid financial ground.
  • Life is more rewarding when you feel secure.

Lee has gathered a young, energetic team with entrepreneurial spirit. This team is eager to carry on the tradition of excellence that Northwestern Mutual has established over the last century.

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Awards and Recognition

OARS Award

Lee was recently honored with the 2013 OARS Award (Outstanding Achievement in Recruiting and Sales). This Northwestern Mutual award recognizes Managing Directors across the country who have achieved an exceptional balance in both management and personal production. Pictured above is Lee with Managing Partner, Ben Miller.

NAIFA Quality Award

Congratulations to Lee Patterson for receiving the NAIFA Quality Award for 2012. This prestigious award is an indicator of the quality service that he continuously provides to his clients.

Rising Star Award

In January 2012, Lee was awarded the "Rising Star Award". This award goes to a Financial Representative that has been with Northwestern Mutual between 3 to 10 years that has accelerated growth in production, leadership and community service.

Lee Patterson, CLTC, CLU, ChFC - Wealth Management Financial Advisor

Lee works as a Wealth Management Financial Advisor, partnering Northwestern Mutual. His passion for educating people about financial planning spans over many horizons. He tutors children in third through eighth grades in math, acting as a positive role model. Today’s classrooms sometimes have student to teacher ratios as high as 30 to one, Patterson says, creating a situation where learning is difficult. Sometimes those students have no role models to show them how to achieve big things and realize their dreams.

“I try to help them realize the importance of education,” Patterson says. He attended the University of Arizona, where he played football, “despite my size,” he says, laughing. He also has volunteered with organizations that support children who are ill, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Join Our Team

Securing Financial Futures, Today.

Northwestern Mutual - Southwest is currently seeking candidates for full-time Financial Representative and Intern positions throughout Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas. We have offices in the following locations:

  • Phoenix
  • Tucson
  • Chandler
  • Albuquerque
  • Santa Fe
  • El Paso

A Career with Northwestern Mutual

Successful financial representatives with Northwestern Mutual experience tremendous pride and satisfaction in building a practice from the ground up. Their success is not a factor of luck or chance; it's the result of a productive work ethic, strong relationship skills and a level of professionalism second to none. A mission of doing what's right for our clients is the thread that weaves together our organization.

The goal is not to simply sell products, but to discover clients' needs and help to meet them. That means taking the time to understand each person's financial situation, values and goals. You might conclude that no one person can be an expert in all financial matters. We agree. That's why we provide you and your clients with access to a nationwide network of representatives, advisors and specialists who will work with you to provide a full range of services.

We know that building your own business is difficult without help. As a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual, you will be in business for yourself, but not by yourself. Northwestern Mutual will provide you with support in your training and development, so you don't have to do it alone.

New representatives receive initial industry and sales training as well as mentoring and joint work programs for hands-on experience. They have access to on-line education resources for polishing skills and keeping up to date on industry information as well as exposure to opportunities for ongoing career education and advanced professional designations to increase their knowledge and reputation.

To find out more about a career with Northwestern Mutual - Southwest or to submit a resume, please contact Alina Loynd at alina.loynd@nm.com

Northwestern Mutual - A Top 10 Internship Program

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, want real-world business experience and are looking to make a difference, then an internship with Northwestern Mutual is right for you. Our internship has been highly rated due to its mentorship and career advancement opportunities, intern involvement, resume enhancement and unique appeal. But that’s just the beginning, other benefits include:

Practical guidance in your career selection process

  • The chance to develop networking and business relationship skills with the help of a mentor
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Securities registration and state licenses for life, health and accident insurance
  • Compensation in the same manner as a full-time financial representative
  • An opportunity to try out or get a head start on a career as a financial representative

One out of three former interns becomes a full-time financial representative following graduation. Our internship will give you a solid foundation of business-building skills and knowledge for immediate and future career success. The confidence you develop, coupled with insight you have gained as a financial representative intern, can put you on the path toward a profitable and fulfilling future.

To find out more about an internship program with Northwestern Mutual please contact Megan Wotton at megan.wotton@nm.com

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