Helping you live your best life.

For 25+ years, Scott Goldstein, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, CLU®, ChFC®, has had the privilege of assisting clients with the protection of their livelihoods and the fulfillment of their dreams. He's helped them send their children to college, prepare for the unthinkable and the unexpected, and realize the retirement they always dreamed about. Isn't it time he does the same for you?

Scott's mission is to help clients know their choices, strategically navigate key decisions, move past their financial fears, and fulfill their life's vision. He employs mindful awareness in his approach to financial matters by being engaged, understanding, and possessing an open curiosity. Scott uses a simple, continuous four-step process:

  • Listen – to know your vision of the future and to understand your financial philosophy
  • Assess – to examine your present and future insurance and investment needs and to develop a financial plan designed to meet those needs
  • Recommend – to present and discuss your financial plan
  • Agree – to make any necessary adjustments, to monitor the progress, and to re-adjust whenever necessary

But, it's more than the process itself. It's how he and his team implement the process.

The team - Stacy and Jennifer - are present and aware. They're aware of your daily pressures and time demands, yet are sensitive to your wants and needs. They want to make things easy and convenient. Scott and his team want you to feel supported during the process of attaining financial peace-of-mind and the fulfillment of your dreams.

 

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2017 Brain on Finance Study

Thinking about important financial decisions doesn't just stress people out — it actually affects their brain function. Neuroscience shows what financial stress does to the brain. The good news? When people get a little assistance while making financial decisions, their brains actually relax, concentrate and make more effective choices.


White Papers

For the latest information on key financial planning topics, read our white papers to learn more about how Northwestern Mutual can help you achieve your financial goals.

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Scott's Community Outreach

Educating others about financial matters and giving back are important to Scott. He shared his expertise and time with the women of Deborah's Place, Chicago's largest provider of supportive housing for single women experiencing homelessness. At Marah's Learning Center, he led workshops where he taught the principles of budgeting and planning that would help the residents reach their financial goals and achieve financial stability. More importantly, he showed them a pathway and provided inspiration and hope.

The Northwestern Mutual difference

No. 1

Best life insurance company for consumer experience, 2023. (NerdWallet)1

Top 5

We're one of the Top U.S. Independent Investment Broker-Dealers.2

$8.2B

In dividends expected to be paid in 2025.3

A++

AAA, Aaa, and AA+ - we've earned the highest financial strength ratings awarded to life insurers from all four major rating agencies.4

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