Today, we're catching up with John Schlifske, the soon-to-be-retiring CEO of Northwestern Mutual. Under his leadership, Northwestern Mutual has reached new heights of success, excellence, and customer service.

As a private wealth advisor for Northwestern Mutual, I have been profoundly influenced by John's tenure, and count myself among the many people touched by his leadership and vision.

After joining Northwestern Mutual in 1987 as an investment specialist, John moved from portfolio manager to senior executive overseeing a variety of the company's operations. Besides serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman for Northwestern Mutual, John also serves as a director on the board of Kohl's Corporation, a member of the Executive Committee of the American Council of Life Insurers' Board of Directors, and on the board of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.

Today, we celebrate his legacy, learn from the challenges he's overcome, and glean some of the invaluable wisdom he has picked up along the way.

Today, we hit all three: life, money, and living well.

After 20 years as a financial services professional and completing thousands of financial plans for clients…Ben shares the secrets to building wealth, but more importantly building a fulfilling life.

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