The Dobbs Financial Group

Local Network . . . Expert Guidance

In 1994, James S. Dobbs, Managing Partner of The Dobbs Financial Group, started his local network office with the intent of helping others. His goal was to offer clients financial solutions that would better their lives. With this goal in mind, James Dobbs understood that he would have to build a team of Financial Representatives who had the same goals and values he did.

Today, Jim is proud to say that the network office in Charleston and district network offices in Beckley, Clarksburg, Huntington, Morgantown and Parkersburg are making a difference in the lives of clients throughout West Virginia.

With access to a wide array of high-quality financial products, services and expertise, The Dobbs Financial Group provides solutions for risk management, retirement, education, estate and business needs, while building relationships with clients that last for generations.

Professional Development Awaits You

Why wait for your career to get started? Start it yourself! If you are looking for a change in your career or are interested in helping people find financial solutions to better their lives, then becoming a Financial Representative with The Dobbs Financial Group may be the career for you.

And if you’re still in college, The Dobbs Financial Group offers an internship program to help you develop your professional skills.

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Northwestern Mutual Named a Best Internship for 2009

Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s list of the Best Internships ranks Northwestern Mutual’s financial representative internship program 1st in the insurance industry and 23rd overall.

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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).

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.

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