Stephen C. Strum

Stephen Strum was born in Miami Beach, Florida and grew up in Ohio where he became an avid Ohio State fan. In 1998 Steve decided to go back to his roots in Florida where he attended Nova Southeastern University. Steve completed his MBA in 2009, graduating Sigma Beta Delta. After college Steve’s uncle became sick and Steve stepped in and helped run his family’s flooring and carpet business. Steve’s first ‘official’ office was in a storage room in the warehouse of the store.

Steve was introduced to his wife Chrissy through a mutual friend. They became good friends but they didn’t begin dating until Steve came to her rescue when her car was demolished by watermelons that flew out of the back of a truck. Steve and Chrissy married on November 10, 2001 and had their son Stephen Anthony in 2009.

Steve’s favorite activity is to build Lego’s with his son, without the instruction manual. Stevie enjoys the instruction manual. Steve and his family live in Ponte Vedra, Florida. In 2014 the family welcomed a new member, their “Chorki” Zero. When not serving his clients, Steve’s personal life surrounds his faith, family, community, and helping the underserved.

Stephen Strum is a Financial Advisor with the Northwestern Mutual. Steve has over 15 years’ experience in management and sales leadership, most noteworthy for management of flagship institutions and achievement of large financial goals. Steve joined Northwestern Mutual in 2012 where he has been able to develop enduring relationships with his clients by providing expert guidance for a lifetime of financial security. Regardless of where they are on their current trajectory, Steve works closely with his clients to help them identify their definition of financial security and then provide them with solutions that can help make their financial goals a reality.

Clients place their trust and confidence in Steve and his ability to help them make sound financial decisions and at the same time avoid costly financial mistakes. Steve’s passion is genuine and his commitment to his clients is unwavering.

Field Director

Steve served as a Field Director for Northwestern Mutual (2013-2016)

Recognitions

• New Financial Representative of the Year (2012-2013) 
• Northwestern Mutual Bronze Award (2012-2013) 
• Northwestern Mutual Silver Award (2013-2014)
• Northwestern Mutual Gold Award (2014-2015)
• Northwestern Mutual Platinum Award (2015-2016)
• Northwestern Mutual LIves Leader Summit (2017)
• Northwestern Mutual LIves Leader Summit (2018)
• Northwestern Mutual LIves Leader Summit (2019)

Education

• MBA at Nova Southeastern University, graduating Sigma Beta Delta

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.