Bret Hartung

Office: 847-969-2525

1475 E Woodfield Rd
Ste 900
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4980

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Refer a Friend

Do you know someone who might share your concerns about financial security?

Advanced Planning
Library

Northwestern Mutual's Advanced Planning Library is a powerful legal research tool.

  

Real life story: the realities of long-term care

The reality of long-term care hits hard. Hear former broadcast journalist Meryl Comer’s personal story about caring for her husband, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 17 years ago.

Dividend Announcement

Northwestern Mutual announced a 2012 payout of nearly 5 billion dollars – the second largest in our company’s history to clients who own life, annuities, DI and long-term care policies.

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Permanent Life Insurance and Building Financial Security

Build Your FoundationView this brief video to learn about the major benefits permanent life insurance can offer, from cash value accumulation to tax benefits and more.

Steve Forbes and John Schlifske on “Econo-ME: Redefining the Rules of Financial Security”

Northwestern Mutual hosted a speaker series with Steve Forbes and Northwestern Mutual chairman and CEO John Schlifske.  The three day tour saw over 3,500 attendees and included panel discussions in Baltimore, MD; Birmingham, AL; Los Angeles, CA; New Orleans, LA; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC.  In each city, Steve and John shared their perspectives on the economy, the markets, and how individuals and business owners must redefine the rules of financial security during times of market volatility.

For more thoughts on these and other business topics, visit the Northwestern Mutual Special Feature on Forbes.com.

Build Your Foundation For Life

Build Your FoundationSee how Northwestern Mutual permanent life insurance offers protection along with cash value that is guaranteed to grow over time.

Build Your Foundation

Disability Insurance for Medical Professionals

Disability Insurance for Medical ProfessionalsPhysicians and dentists are aware of the importance of disability income insurance. But research conducted by Harris Interactive in 2008 revealed discrepancies between what medical professionals’ expectations are of the coverage provided by “own occ” DI and what actually is covered.

To learn more about Northwestern Mutual’s exclusive new Medical Occupation Definition for physicians and dentists and how it is designed to help meet your needs, go to the Disability Income Insurance Knowledge Center.

Seeking Permanent Life Insurance with the Best Long-Term Value?

Northwestern Mutual is the company to consider based upon data compiled by Blease Research in its Full Disclosure 2011 Whole Life Edition. Get the details here. 

Real Stories From Real People

See Facebook Badgevideos of our policyowners of our policyowners sharing how permanent life insurance has made a difference in their lives.

Do you know the six biggest risks to a secure retirement and how to plan for them?

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Do you know the impact a long-term care event can have on your financial security in retirement?

Often the financial effects of long-term care expenses resulting from an accident, a chronic illness or a cognitive impairment are overlooked. Learn more about the impact a long-term care event can have on a retirement.

Northwestern Mutual Named #1

FORTUNE® magazine named Northwestern Mutual the “World’s Most Admired Company” in the life insurance industry.

See why we’re ranked #1 in the world.

2010 Annual Report

Northwestern Mutual’s financial strength and consistent performance help clients achieve financial security.

Our interactive report features clients who talk about the steps they’ve taken with the help of their financial representatives to achieve a financially secure future.

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Go Paperless

Go PaperlessNMIS Online clients can go paperless by enrolling in electronic delivery (e-delivery) of certain account/securities documents.

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Many people look back on their lives with regret; not for the things they have done, but for the things they have left undone. They find they are more successful than they thought they would be and saved less than they intended. They find themselves in situations that are more complex and less predictable than they anticipated.

That is where Bret Hartung comes in. Bret will take the time to get to know you and your preferences. He can help you anticipate and prepare for the best and worst scenarios. The relationship that Bret establishes with you enables him to provide you with the guidance you need to make the right choices. Bret can provide the association you can rely on when making the most important decisions of your life.

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See What a Client Says About Bret

I have worked along side of many insurance representatives in my career as an attorney but I have yet to find anyone like Bret Hartung that I can trust and have confidence that he will do what is in the best interest of the client.      -Andrew J. Kelleher Attorney

Bret Hartung's Team is Growing

In my continued efforts to provide the best service possible to my clients, I have teamed up with another financial Representative. Joe Guin is an experienced financial representative that rounds out the retirement and accumulation solutions that our team reviews with our clients. I am proud to work very closely with him as individual situations dictate a deeper analysis of financial solutions.  As my practice grows, I am working hard to live up the the commitments that I made when I began with my clients to provide guidance in their risk management affairs over the long haul. If you hear from my new team member, please welcome him as you have welcomed me.

My Mission

My mission is to help my clients attain financial security for their families and businesses. Because you cannot predict the future, I will help you prepare for the best and worst case scenarios and create a long-term relationship based on quality service and integrity.