Corey D. McQuade to Lead Northwestern Mutual - Chicago in Northbrook
Corey D. McQuade is the new Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual - Chicago, a perennial top performer among the financial security company's more than 300 offices nationwide.
McQuade officially assumed responsibility for the Chicago, Northbrook, Oak Brook and Rosemont Northwestern Mutual offices, taking over from John W. McTigue who was recently named Northwestern Mutual's Chief Distribution Advisor.
"Corey will lead at a critical time when Chicagoans have less access to pensions, less confidence in the Social Security system and more responsibility to save for retirement," said Greg Oberland, Northwestern Mutual president. "There's never been a greater need for more resources, advice and solutions to help people plan and achieve financial security."
Building Upon a Rich Legacy
In addition to the change in leadership, the office is also changing its name to "Northwestern Mutual - Chicago" from "The McTigue Financial Group." The new name reflects its legacy of guiding Chicagoans since the Northwestern Mutual office opened in 1872.
"I'm eager to accept the responsibility to lead and serve the people of this firm," said Corey D. McQuade, Managing Partner. "We have a long legacy in Chicago, but in these complex times, our ability to help people make life's financial decisions with confidence is more valued and needed than any time in our history," he added.
McQuade is only the 10th person to lead the Northwestern Mutual - Chicago office, which started serving clients more than 140 years ago in April 1872. During his 15 years with Northwestern Mutual, McQuade has been a driving force in the company's expansion in the greater Chicago area. He began his practice in downtown Chicago working with individuals, families and businesses to help them create and protect financially secure futures.
In 2005, he was named a Field Director. In 2006, he was named a Managing Director and built the Northwestern Mutual Oak Brook office into one of the most effective offices. At the same time, he and his team were recognized with numerous Northwestern Mutual awards for excellence in attracting, retaining and developing financial representatives. In addition, the Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce presented him with the Investing in People Award in 2013. McQuade's Oak Brook office was recognized by Crain's Chicago Business as a Best Place to Work in Chicago for six straight years.
In addition to his professional leadership, McQuade has been an active member in several non-profit and business organizations, including Young Life of Northeastern DuPage, Near West Little League, Mawi, Inc. and Team Clock Institute. He is the co-founder of both Young Professionals of Chicago and the Executive Club of Chicago - Young Leaders. He resides in Elmhurst with his wife, Jenny, and four sons.
In taking over the Northwestern Mutual - Chicago office, McQuade follows in the footsteps of industry legends. Al Granum, who headed the agency from 1963-1986, literally wrote the book on building a clientele. His advice has been put into practice by corporations all over the world. Bill Beckley, who led the Chicago office from 1986 to 1995 helped establish and integrate investments into the client experience. John McTigue, the office's leader from 1995 to 2015, pioneered long-term full-picture financial planning and developed a culture of integrated financial planning.
About Northwestern Mutual - Chicago
Northwestern Mutual - Chicago is a leading Chicago-based financial planning firm providing expert guidance to help clients manage financial risk and achieve financial security. Ranked one of Chicago's Best Places to Work for six straight years, according to Crain's Chicago Business (2009-2014), Northwestern Mutual - Chicago (formerly the McTigue Financial Group) provides career and internship opportunities to individuals who are committed to growing a successful financial service practice. The Northbrook district office is located at 650 Dundee in Northbrook. Further information can be found at http://northbrook.nm.com/
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for nearly 160 years. Our financial representatives build relationships with clients through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation and distribution.
With more than $217 billion in assets, $26 billion in revenues and more than $1.5 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.2 million people who rely on us for insurance and investment solutions, including life, disability and long-term care insurance; annuities; trust services; mutual funds; and investment advisory products and services.