Carl H Rickmeier III LUTCF, CLTC

 

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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.

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Consistency Counts Scorecard

As in golf, the low score wins the game. Find out how Northwestern Mutual’s performance ranks relative to the competition. In times like these, it’s nice to know that Northwestern Mutual isn’t just strong — it’s consistently strong.

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Consistency Counts

Strength on its own can be impressive. When consistency is added, that’s when it becomes real. At Northwestern Mutual, we’ve been able to deliver real strength for over 150 years. Put our strength to work for you.

Strength that works.

Northwestern Mutual receives "best possible ratings"

The four major ratings agencies, Standard & Poor’s, A.M. Best, Moody’s, and Fitch, have each confirmed the company’s insurance financial strength ratings. We take great pride, especially in these economic times, in providing our clients the consistent financial strength that has been our signature for over 150 years.

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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).

 

Goals are something everyone should have.  Carl Rickmeier believes not just in having them, but in writing them down, as well. "You can lead your life by design or lead your life by default," says Carl.

Whether your financial goals entail saving for your retirement, your children's education or just anticipating and preparing for life's best and worst scenarios, when you write down your financial goals, your mind goes to work, and opportunities present themselves.

Don't live your life by default. Let Carl Rickmeier help you identify ways to reach your financial goals, and let your goals inspire you to become who you want to be.

For Individuals
Financial security is often a major objective in each of our lives. How financial security is defined varies from family to family and individual to individual. Through a personal needs analysis, Carl Rickmeier will let you know where you stand relative to where you want to be, and provide you with specific solutions for education funding, retirement solutions, wealth accumulation and risk management, that can help make your goals a reality.

For Your Business's Key Employees
Part of attracting and retaining the best executive talent involves offering a comprehensive benefits package. Executive benefit products are designed to retain key employees using innovative funding solutions. Contact Carl Rickmeier  to receive customized solutions for your business situation.

For the Small Business Owner
Carl Rickmeier is affiliated with Strategic Employee Benefit Services, helping small business owners attract, retain and retire great people through the creative use of benefits. Let Carl help you manage your employee benefits.

 

 

In the News

Northwestern Mutual's CEO on CNBC
CEO Ed Zore recently appeared on CNBC's show "Morning Call" discussing Northwestern Mutual's unique strategy. Click here to play the video.

1857-2007: 150 Years of Doing the Right Thing   Northwestern Mutual stands for the same things it has since its beginning in 1857: Mutuality, keeping promises, financial strength and safety, exceptional value and excellent service.   Learn More.

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My Mission

 

 

 

When I spend time helping clients define their goals and dreams, and develop solutions to achieve those dreams, I've provided value.

 

- Carl Rickmeier 

 

Professional

 

Carl Rickmeier began his career with the Network after selling a privately held restaurant chain that he owned & operated. He has been a Financial Representative with The Pritzl Group in Sheboygan, WI since 1999. He takes great care in developing long-term client relationships and providing quality service. Carl assists both individuals and businesses.

 

"Helping superstars create a bigger vision for their future" is what Carl loves most about his career.

 

 

Carl has since earned the Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow designation (LUTCF).

The LUTCF Designation is conferred only on those individuals who met or exceed exacting qualification
standards determined through a rigorous course of study designed to improve technical knowledge and
skills.

Carl has also earned the Certified in Long Term Care  (CLTC) designation.  The program is independent of the insurance industry and focuses on providing insurance professionals the tools they need to meet thier client's long-term care needs.

 

 

Community Involvement

 

Car Rickmeier is involved with the following organizations: 

 

 

• Crystal Lake Advancement Association Board Member

 

• The Wisconsin District of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Board Member

 

• Pine Hills Country Club Board Member

 

• Arizona State University Alumni Association

 

• American College Alumni Association

 

• Bradley University Alumni Association

 

• Mensa

 

• Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce

 

• Shivas Irons Society
   

 

 

Personal 

 

Carl lives in Elkhart Lake, WI with his wife, Megan & her cat Sprecher.

He enjoys golf, skiing, tennis, traveling & great food and wine. A combination of the aforementioned is desireable.

 

Carl's definition of success is: Loving what I do & making a difference in the lives of those I interact with.

 

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We provide you with access to a nationwide network of representatives, advisors and specialists—people who have invested their time and developed their talents to become experts and they have the knowledge that comes only from experience.

What’s paramount is to have a flexible approach with complementary solutions. We strive to call on the full capabilities of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, providing our clients with financial services that allow them to feel assured that their intentions have been understood and their needs are being addressed.