Fobes Financial Group

John Fobes Welcomes You to Our Network

Fobes Financial Group combines the expertise of your individual Financial Representative with the technical know-how of many financial specialists. As Managing Partner John Fobes notes, “Our network brings you the resources to protect your financial future. We offer individual analysis for your financial goals, plus access to products from a wide variety of organizations.”

Fobes Financial Group has served greater Sacramento, Central Valley and Reno, Nevada, since 1925. We’ve sold more than $9.1 billion of life insurance—more than 84% of all U.S. life insurance companies.* And we take pride in our ability to understand and address your specific financial needs. John Fobes personally invites you to visit or call our office.

*Based on policies issued by Northwestern Mutual and analysis of ordinary life insurance in force, from A.M. Best 2002 annual statement data of 1,192 insurance companies.

Are You Ready to Grow?

Education, motivation, and empowerment are the tools the Fobes Financial Group invites you to envision and fulfill success as a Financial Representative serving our clients. We strive to positively affect our associates and their clientele by creating an environment of confidence, consistency and positive results.

Fobes Financial Group offers you comprehensive training and the strongest of products. You design your own practice and have the freedom to choose the clients with whom you want to work. Our constantly evolving training keeps our representatives at the forefront of the industry.

We are currently interviewing career-minded, quality individuals who appreciate the rewards that come from being the best. Perhaps you or someone you know has what it takes to join us. We welcome your referral.

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Northwestern Mutual and Forbes launch the new Fact & Comment page

Forbes and Northwestern Mutual partner to launch a new page titled Fact & Comment on the Forbes.com Web site, offering expert insights from leaders in business and beyond.

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Northwestern Mutual Named a Best Internship for 2009

Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s list of the Best Internships ranks Northwestern Mutual’s financial representative internship program 1st in the insurance industry and 23rd overall.

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Dividend Announcement

Northwestern Mutual recently announced a dividend payout for 2010 of more than 4.7 billion dollars - the second largest in our company history - for clients who own life, annuity, DI and long-term care policies.

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Consistency Counts Scorecard

As in golf, the low score wins the game. Find out how Northwestern Mutual’s performance ranks relative to the competition. In times like these, it’s nice to know that Northwestern Mutual isn’t just strong — it’s consistently strong.

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Consistency Counts

Strength on its own can be impressive. When consistency is added, that’s when it becomes real. At Northwestern Mutual, we’ve been able to deliver real strength for over 150 years. Put our strength to work for you.

Strength that works.

Managing Your Money In A Downturn

Northwestern Mutual was recently featured in The New York Times Wealth Matters column, "Never Mind Your 401(k). How’s Your Insurance?" about the importance of managing risk in the current economic environment, and strategies that the wealthy use to manage not only their money but their overall well-being. Northwestern Mutual Executive Vice President Greg Oberland comments about how people should be rethinking and managing their insurance needs in a downturn. Read the article (PDF).

Themint.org – Financial Literacy for Kids

An interactive Web site designed to help parents raise "money smart" kids. Visit this award-winning site for fun activities, games, and challenges for students; tips for parents; and extensive resources for teachers. Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual.

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