BRETT GILLILAND APPOINTED NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR
OF NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FINANCIAL NETWORK,
THE GILLILAND FINANCIAL GROUP IN GLEN CARBON
April 9, 2007 -- Brett Gilliland has been appointed to Managing Director of The Gilliland Financial Group by Northwestern Mutual in Glen Carbon, IL.
Since 2001, Gilliland has been associated with Northwestern Mutual. As Managing Director, he will continue to be part of a network of specialists offering a wide array of products. His duties/responsibilities will include recruiting and training Financial Representatives, managing the office and selling financial service products. He will provide expert guidance and innovative solutions for a variety of financial needs and goals.
As a member of The Million Dollar Round Table Gilliland has earned the Pacesetter 40 award.
Gilliland received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Communications from Eastern Illinois University in 2001.
Currently, Gilliland is an active member of the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce and Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He resides in Shiloh, IL with his wife Julie and son Max, age 1 year
The Gilliland Financial Group of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network serves the Southwestern Illinois area.
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, the marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (Northwestern Mutual), provides expert guidance on insurance, investment products and services, retirement and estate analysis, education funding and employee benefits.
The company, its subsidiaries and affiliates provide life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, long-term care insurance and disability income insurance. Among its affiliated companies are those that comprise the Russell Investment Group, which provide investment management and advisory services; Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS), a wholly-owned company of Northwestern Mutual, broker-dealer and member NASD and SIPC; and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, a wholly-owned company of Northwestern Mutual, limited purpose federal savings bank and a registered investment adviser which provides financial planning, investment management and trust services. A subsidiary, Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, offers long-term care insurance. Further information on Northwestern Mutual can be found at: www.nmfn.com.