Northwestern Mutual Twin Cities West

09/01/2026

As we reflect on Northwestern Mutual's 2026 Annual Meeting, our focus maintains how we can Multiply Our Momentum. This message is a powerful reminder that true success is measured not only by progress, but by the purpose that drives it. When we remain grounded in our values and committed to serving others, each action builds momentum that creates lasting impact for our clients, our careers, and future generations.

During Annual Meeting, our Managing Director, Taylor Jandik, shared that strong performance is rooted in identity, values, and beliefs. A practice that Taylor embodies, and we are proud to have a leader that builds on this foundation every single day.

We look forward to continuing to Multiply Our Momentum throughout 2026 with you all by our side!

08/27/2026

This month's employee spotlight features Bjorn Birkeland, our new Operations Intern! Bjorn is a Finance student at the University of Minnesota and shows us every day what it means to care about the work you do. We are so grateful for how he has stepped up for this role and are excited about his future at Northwestern Mutual.

08/24/2026

NM Twin Cities West is proud to share that Mike Sedjo, CFP® has been recognized as a 2026 Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisor.

For more than 15 years, Mike and the team at Alpha & Omega Wealth Strategies have been committed to helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate important financial decisions with confidence and clarity.

We are grateful every day for the impact Mike has, not only in our community, but within the walls of Northwestern Mutual!

08/13/2026

Our Chairman, President and CEO, Tim Gerend, has been recognized on Glassdoor’s 2026 Best CEO's list. It’s a reflection of the people and culture that makes us who we are. Congratulations, Tim! We couldn't be more proud!

07/30/2026

Here’s to our interns who ask great questions, bring fresh perspective and make every assignment feel like an opportunity. Happy National Intern Day!

07/14/2026

This month, we are celebrating a returning team member for our Employee Spotlight! Please join us in welcoming Olivia Wraspir to Northwestern Mutual Twin Cities West. We are so grateful for the impact she has already made, and we can't wait to see where the future leads!

07/08/2026

Note to self: You deserve to be in the right career. Northwestern Mutual was named "A Best Place to Work in Consulting, Finance & Insurance" for 2026, according to employees on Glassdoor. Let’s explore where the right career could take you!

07/02/2026

We recently hosted our monthly NMTC West Town Hall, a meaningful opportunity to recognize Award Year achievements and celebrate everything we’ve accomplished together as a district along with our advisors and their teams. Shout out to our Managing Director Taylor Jandik for emceeing the gathering and getting the team energized!

This month’s gathering was especially meaningful. We featured catering from J’s Mississippi Kitchen, owned by our very own Edwin Young’s mother in honor of Juneteenth; bringing together a powerful celebration of culture, community, and incredible food.

Learn more about Jocelyn’s inspiring story here:
https://voyagestl.com/interview/life-work-with-jocelyn-robinson-of-st-louis-metro/

We’re also excited to deepen our community impact in a more meaningful way. Beginning in 2027, we will be focusing our efforts on the Pinky Swear Foundation. As part of this transition, we welcomed Adam Faitek, Executive Director, to share more about the organization’s mission. We’re proud to support their orange envelopes initiative; care packages filled with essentials like food and gas gift cards, providing critical support to families at the beginning of their cancer journey.

Together, these efforts reflect our commitment to celebration, inclusion, and making a real difference.

It was an inspiring day! Thank you to everyone who made the time to attend!

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jocelyn Robinson Hi Jocelyn, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?J’s Mississippi Kitchen manifested organically while I was trying to get through the grief of losing my husband. He and I often had family and friends over...

06/22/2026

Join us in celebrating Teresa’s 10-year anniversary with Northwestern Mutual Twin Cities West! 🎉

Teresa has been the heart of our office – creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone feels valued. She goes above and beyond to celebrate others, remembers all the little things, and brings genuine care to every interaction.

From proudly showcasing her artwork in our office to earning the Linda Lange award, Teresa’s impact is incredibly special. When accepting her anniversary flowers, she shared that this is the best culture and group of people she’s worked with – and we couldn’t agree more that it’s because of her contributions to our team.

Although, what we really appreciate most about Teresa is who she is every day: thoughtful, kind, and full of love for life.

Cheers to 10 amazing years, Teresa!

06/18/2026

We are honored to share that Northwestern Mutual – Twin Cities has been named a Top Workplace!

This recognition reflects the culture we’ve built together – one where collaboration, growth, and support are at the center of what we do. We are grateful and can’t wait to see what other amazing things we achieve together as we guide more clients to financial security.