Local Wealth Management Advisor Achieves CFP Certification

Michael Bryant Lindberg, CFP® , CLU® ,a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual - Chicago, has been authorized by the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Board of Standards Inc. to use the CFP® certification marks in accordance with CFP Board certification requirements.

"We are proud of Mike for achieving the highest standard in personal financial planning," said Corey D. McQuade, Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual -- Chicago. "Earning this designation demonstrates the value he places on doing what is in our clients' best interest as well as his commitment to professional growth."

As a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, Mike partners with business owners, families, and individuals approaching retirement to help them develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to plan for and achieve their life goals.

The CFP® certification recognizes individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements, have successfully completed financial planning coursework and have passed the CFP® Certification Examination covering the following areas: the financial planning process, risk management, investments, tax planning and management, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning. CFP® certificants must also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements and to uphold CFP Board's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Financial Planning Practice Standards.

Lindberg joined Northwestern Mutual - Chicago in 2007. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Economics from Wheaton College. He supports the Northwestern Mutual-Chicago childhood cancer philanthropic initiative and enjoys coaching his daughter's AYSO soccer team.

Lindberg resides in Elmhurst with his wife Lauren and two daughters Caroline and Natalie.

To learn more about Mike Lindberg, visit his website at http://www.mike-lindberg.com/