Bret Hartung, CLTC

Office: 847-969-2525

1475 E Woodfield Rd
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Schaumburg, IL 60173-4980

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Rebuild, Revive and Learn From the Great Recession Northwestern Mutual and Steve Forbes hosted events in Chicago and St. Louis focusing on key lessons learned in the Great Recession and how to rebuild and revive the economy. Visit the Northwestern Mutual Resource Center’s Fact and Comment page on Forbes.com for additional insights.

New Interactive 2009 Annual Report Northwestern Mutual’s financial strength and consistent performance help clients achieve financial security. Our interactive report features clients talking about why they felt secure in an unstable economy. View Interactive Annual Report

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. Go to Fact & Comment page

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. Click here to read more

Lessons from the U.S. Open It takes both strength and consistency to reach the top of any leader board. See how Northwestern Mutual stacks up on the industry leader board. View Scorecard

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. Click here to visit the site

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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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Featured Article

• The Russell Investment Approach

Other Articles and Areas of Interest

• Converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth: A Quick Analysis of the Math
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Life Events' Retirement Article: Funding Your Retirement
• Market Analysis and Commentary

 

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.