Associates

Our financial representatives are the face of our organization. They not only represent the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, but they also represent the best interests of their clients. We are proud of their accomplishments, share in their enthusiasm and drive, and help motivate them to achieve the highest level of excellence.

Brian A Boyd, ChFC®

Investment Specialist

Brian Boyd of the Fobes Financial Group started his career as a college intern in 1995. The best decision he made was to transition to a full-time position as a Financial Representative upon graduating from CSU-Sacramento with a degree in business administration and finance. Since then he has enjoyed helping his clients identify their financial goals and provide solutions to help meet those goals. Brian appreciates the opportunity to build lifelong relationships with those who put their trust in him. In 2002, he achieved the National Sales Achievement Award and the National Quality Award. Locally, Brian is a leader in The Great Ones, Fobes Financial Group’s producers who excel in all aspects of Network production (life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance investments and employee benefits). In his spare time, he enjoys working out and playing golf with his family and friends.

Douglas E Clifford, CLU®

Financial Advisor

While working toward his M.B.A. at CSU-Sacramento, Doug Clifford of the Fobes Financial Group joined Northwestern Mutual at age 22 as a college intern, attracted by the group’s top ratings, competitive products and excellent reputation. Doug became the company´s top intern in 1979 and became a full-time Financial Representative in 1980. What Doug enjoys about his career is the ability to help others by making a positive impact on the financial security of business owners’ families. In 2003 he celebrated his 25th year and considers it a great honor to have earned the trust and confidence of his clients over the years. Doug believes in serving our community; his involvement includes: Past President, Active 20-30 Club of Sacramento, Point West Rotary, Family Service Agency, Sutter Hospitals Foundation, Sacramento Children’s Receiving Home and Big Brothers, Big Sisters. He and his wife, Kassy, have five daughters.

Mark R Evans

Disability Income Specialist

Mark Evans of the Fobes Financial Group joined Northwestern Mutual in 1984 as a college intern while attending Brigham Young University. He quickly became a production leader with the Fobes Financial Group and soon became disability income insurance specialist. Disability insurance protects one of your most valuable assets—your ability to earn an income. A disability could suspend or terminate your income for an extended period of time. It may force you to close your business. With Mark’s expertise in disability income insurance, he is able to recommend needs-based disability insurance products from Northwestern Mutual. He has been the recipient of top company honors and is a member of the prestigious Northwestern Mutual Forum. Mark and his wife, Tami, have four children: Jenessa, Jacen, Richard and Melynne.