Steven Braun CLU^®

Office: 847-272-8686

500 Skokie Blvd Ste 580
McTigue Agency
Northbrook, IL 60062-2848

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A Message from Steve Braun

The relationships we have with our clients enable us to provide you with the guidance to make smart decisions about your money.

Whether you are concerned for your own financial needs or those of your family or your business, I can help you identify your needs and provide complementary solutions.

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Let Your Worries Go
Northwestern Mutual and Steve Braun are committed to helping you make sound decisions to help you let your worries go. Once you’ve taken the steps necessary to achieve financial security, are there other worries that concern you? Perhaps the tragedies caused by natural disaster, hunger or illness? Here, too, we are committed to help.

This year The Northwestern Mutual Foundation has earmarked one million dollars for Habitat for Humanity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, America’s Second Harvest and the YMCA to help combat these worries.

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Northwestern Mutual Is "America's Most Admired" for an Unprecedented 25th Year
In its 2008 annual survey, FORTUNE magazine ranked Northwestern Mutual as "America's Most Admired" in the life/health insurance industry for a landmark 25th year. Northwestern Mutual is the only company to have led its industry every year it has been included in the prestigious survey of industry professionals and analysts.

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Northwestern Mutual Ranks First in Customer Satisfaction
For the fifth consecutive year, Northwestern Mutual received the highest customer satisfaction score among U.S. life insurers, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s (ACSI) fourth quarter 2007 report.

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CEO with a Plan
Northwestern Mutual CEO Ed Zore featured on the cover of Selling Power magazine.

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Northwestern Mutual featured in Harvard Business Review
The article highlights how Northwestern Mutual measures success by staying relevant to its policyowners and clients.

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Northwestern Mutual announces a record dividend
In 2008, Northwestern Mutual will pay out more than $5 billion in dividends on its participating policies. This amount is not only a record for Northwestern Mutual, but also for all mutual insurance companies.

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150 Years of Working Together: Northwestern Mutual has been putting clients first for 150 years so they can put their loved ones first.

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Northwestern Mutual's CEO on CNBC: CEO Ed Zore appeared on CNBC's show "Morning Call" discussing Northwestern Mutual's unique strategy.

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Articles and Web Sites

Starting a Family: Is the pitter-patter of little feet in your near future? The Baby Center provides articles, a baby name finder, a due date calendar and much more. Starting a family is without question one of the most exciting times in your life. It can be one of the most stressful times as well. Contact Steve Braun to review your financial needs to ensure your future includes solutions to support your growing family.

Children´s Guide to Handling Money Wisely: Steve Braun would like to introduce you to a website sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Financial Networkthat is designed for a very important group of people in our lives . . . our children! Learning to handle money wisely is a lesson that desperately needs to be learned at a young age. Our kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews are the ones that will be shaping our world in the near future!

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My Mission

To establish relationships of trust with quality individuals, families, and businesses.

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Steve Braun receives Top Honor for 2007
John McTigue, Managing Partner of the McTigue Financial Group recently recognized Steve Braun as the #1 Financial Representative in the Chicago, Illinois Network office for 2007.

 

Steve Braun on AM 1160—WYLL Radio Show
Braun recognized as the #1 Rep in the McTigue Agency for 2007 Steve Braun and Christina Collins recently called in to Betsy Hart's radio show to share considerations regarding how to better handle finances and prepare for the future.

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Managing Partner, John McTigue, CLU, CHFC recognizes Steve Braun's 20 years of service
John McTigue, CLU, ChFC, Managing Partner for the McTigue Financial Group, recognized Steve Braun for 20 years of outstanding service.

In addition, to his years of service, John also highlights Steve's community involvement.

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Survey Showcases Steve's Emphasis on Strong Client Relationships
Among other findings, a 2004 survey of clients indicates that 95% feel that "Steve listens and understands his clients' needs and goals."

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Steve Braun is Highlighted in 2004 Company Annual Report
Learn more about Steve's impact on the company and how he is viewed by his clients.

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Events

The President’s Symposium of Chicago
The 2008 President's Symposium will be held Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the Gleacher Center. The symposium is an invitation-only, annual, all-day event dedicated solely to presidents and CEOs. If you are a business owner and would like to attend the 2008 event, contact Steve at 847-272-8686 or email.

 In September, 2007, Steve Braun hosted the Chicago Chapter's 24rd President's Symposium. In his 16th year on the advisory board and an active board member, Steve believes this program is helpful because of the attention given to business owners telling their real life stories. A testimony to the success of the program is a large percentage of attendees requesting to be invited back.

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Guest Speaker Event
In Fall, 2006, The McTigue Financial Group honored to host the guest speaker event featuring Steve Forbes, President and CEO of Forbes, Inc., the nation’s leading business magazine with a circulation of over 900,000

Running A Family Owned Business— Crain's Small Business Forum
In September, 2005, The McTigue Financial Group presented this informative event dedicated to the unique situations faced by small family owned businesses. Steve was there as co-host. Steve said of the event, "Because managing a small business can be a challenge, this panel presentation was well-attended. It was equally well-received."