Kevin Olson, WMA

08/12/2026

What do you get when you put a group of client-obsessed professionals in the same room for a few days?

A lot of ideas, a lot of laughs, and a renewed commitment to doing what we do best and maybe a little too much coffee.

At Northwestern Mutual's 146th Annual Meeting, Next Phase Advisory Group had the opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate the reason we do what we do….our Clients.

Our time in Milwaukee, WI was a reminder that when a team comes together with shared values, trust, and intention, great things happen.

We're grateful for one another and for the relationships within our team. Our collaboration fuels our success and allows us to serve and support our clients with purpose every day.

This year’s annual meeting reinforced what makes our group extremely special & unique and has us excited for our Next Phase.

10/18/2024

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04/04/2023

Last week marked the close of yet another volatile quarter. Read Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s thoughts in this week’s Market Commentary.

Last week marked the close of yet another volatile quarter. Read more in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Weekly Market Commentary.

03/21/2023

Silicon Valley Bank is just the latest sign that higher rates and reduced liquidity are taking a toll on the economy. Read Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s thoughts in this week’s Market Commentary.

The Fed needs to consider how far it is willing to go with rates as economic strains continue to grow. Read more in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Weekly Market Commentary.

06/03/2022

11/30/2021

See what Northwestern Mutual Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte thinks about how the new variant might impact the economy.

Interest rate and omicron fears deal markets a one-two punch. That and more in Northwestern Mutual’s Market Commentary for the week of Nov. 29, 2021.

11/23/2021

Supply chain disruptions that are at the center of inflationary pressures are showing signs of easing. See Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte’s weekly take on the markets.

Snarled supply chains are showing signs of improvement. That and more in Northwestern Mutual’s Market Commentary for the week of Nov. 22, 2021.

11/16/2021

Inflation is back in the crosshairs as CPI has reached levels not seen since the 1990s. See Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte’s take in our weekly market commentary.

The drumbeat of inflation pounded harder as CPI reached a level not seen since the 1990s. See our view in Northwestern Mututal’s Market Commentary for the week of Nov. 15, 2021.

11/09/2021

Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte says markets appear more focused on economic fundamentals.

With the Federal Reserve’s tapering baked in, markets focused on stellar earnings and solid economic fundamentals — as we had forecast. We’ll discuss these topics and more in Northwestern Mutual’s Market Commentary for the week of Nov. 8, 2021.