Rick Dehner

I'm committed to helping you get closer to your dreams. When you partner with me, you can expect a judgment-free, pressure-free environment with conversations that will be jargon-free. I strive to provide you the best experience possible.

Certifications and Designations

• CLU® - Chartered Life Underwriter
• ChFC® - Chartered Financial Consultant 
• CFP® - CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional 
• CLTC® - Certified in Long-Term Care
• RICP® - Retirement Income Certified Professional 

Associations and Memberships

• NAIFA - National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
• MDRT - Million Dollar Round Table
• Siouxland Community Foundation, the Siouxland Estate Planning council and the local NAIFA chapter

Awards and Recognition

• Million Dollar Round Table Qualifying Life Member 2017-2022
• Million Dollar Round Table Qualifying Member 2008-2016
  • MDRT is the premier association of financial professionals. MDRT status designation is granted for one year and members must apply every year to continue their affiliation with the MDRT
• National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Quality Award 2011-2015
  • Award recognizing commitment to excellence in service to clients and industry
• National Quality Award 1993, 1995-1996, 2000-2006, 2008-2010
  • Award recognizing persistency and performance
• National Sales Achievement Award 2010
  • Award recognizing performance

I graduated from Briar Cliff University in 1983 with a degree in business administration. I reside in Hinton, Iowa, with my wife Jan. I have two daughters, Sara and Jaclyn, both married, and four grandsons. I enjoy all types of outdoor activities including fishing, golfing, boating, and hunting, as well as building and painting.

The best piece of financial advice Rick has been given: Pay cash for luxuries, borrow for necessities, if needed, and of course, know the difference between a necessity and a luxury. Complete a financial statement every quarter and then share and discuss it with someone, such as a spouse, partner, etc.

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.