Eric Garber Financial Advisor

06/02/2026

AI is driving stocks higher—but narrow market leadership means that there is more to these gains than meets the eye. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte examines what’s underneath the gains and why diversification still matters. http://spr.ly/6184B8iY5q

05/27/2026

AI leadership, hotter inflation signals, and a changing of the guard at the Fed—Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte breaks down the economic data and markets news investors need to know. http://spr.ly/6185B8VD5J

05/19/2026

As AI-leveraging stocks continue to surge, many have asked whether investors are ignoring the risks of the Iran energy crisis. The answer is yes, but only at the index level. In reality, the answer is far more nuanced. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte addresses this question and more in the latest Weekly Market Commentary. http://spr.ly/6186BB4eQy

05/12/2026

Equities moved higher again this week, supported by continued strong earnings, fresh evidence of a stabilizing labor market, and growing optimism surrounding artificial intelligence. Beneath the surface, however, the U.S. economy has only grown more divided. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte breaks down the latest market news and economic data. http://spr.ly/6182BBsJxy

05/05/2026

The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Friday as the Fed opted to hold rates steady amid signs of a stabilizing labor market and strong AI-fueled economic growth. Brent Schutte, chief investment officer of the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, breaks down the latest news and key data you need to know. http://spr.ly/6187BBwNMl

04/08/2026

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01/08/2025

Have you heard the good news? The amount you can add to your 401(k) account just went up. Let’s work together to help ensure your future is in good hands. Message me to get started.

09/04/2024

If you’ve got RMDs in your near future and need help seeing how they’ll impact your savings in the long and short term, please reach out.

It’s important to understand the withdrawals you will have to make from most of your retirement plans. Knowing what to expect can help you plan ahead.

08/27/2024

Equities climbed last week thanks to more confirmation that the Fed is ready to cut rates. Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at why the Fed may be limited in how far it can go to stem an economic slowdown.

Will the Fed’s rate cuts be enough to save the day? Or is the economy following a different script?