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Pittsfield, MA 01201-6812

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A Message from Steve Chick

For many business owners and busy professionals, there’s little time left after career and family to deal with personal finances. Unfortunately, being too busy can be costly.

You’ve likely saved some money, bought some life insurance and maybe even invested in the market, but have you really taken the time to look at your current financial situation in totality. More importantly, have you taken the time to ensure your financial future will be more secure?
 
That’s where I come in. Whether you are concerned for your own financial needs or those of your family or your business, I can help you identify your insurance and investment needs, and provide comprehensive solutions for achieving a financially secure future.

Expert Guidance and Innovative Solutions

As a member of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, I have access to some of the most specialized financial expertise in the country. I am also able to provide you with high quality risk management and investment solutions from a wide variety of organizations.
 
Helping my clients to achieve financial security with an appropriate mix of expert guidance and innovative product solutions is a very personal matter. My commitment to you is to call on the full capabilities of the network, drawing upon my own skills and the expertise of qualified specialists to help you meet your personal financial and business goals.
 
Along the way, my hope is that we establish a trusting relationship, one that will endure and grow as your life changes and your financial needs evolve.  
 

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).

 

My Mission

My mission is to develop long-standing relationships with individuals, families and businesses through a discovery process that begins from the moment I meet you and continues throughout your lifetime. 

Experience in Special Needs Planning

Steven E. Chick, CFP®, CLU, ChFC is passionate about providing financial services for families of individuals with special needs. He understands that families with special needs are faced with unique concerns and challenges regarding the life-long care of their loved ones. Steven Chick is further dedicated to working with you to identify your goals for yourself, your family and your loved one with special needs and educating you on your options for achieving a lifetime of financial security.

Learn more about the Northwestern Mutual 5-Step Special Needs Planning Process and how you can take your first step toward securing a future of financial security for your family. 

The good news is, there is a process for special needs planning. Give Steve a call and he'll be happy to guide you through it.
 
Steve's philosophy is to pursue long-lasting relationships built on trust. This is particularly valuable to families who have a child or dependent with special needs, where the planning process is more complex. Steve's goal is to bring his passion and expertise to assist you in obtaining financial security for yourself and your loved one with special needs.
 

The discovery process involves getting to know you, your family, your needs and your goals and continues by keeping in touch through life's many changes.  In return, I am committed to educating and empowering you by providing tailored financial solutions to help protect what's important to you, your loved ones and the successful business you've built. 

For the Small Business Owner

Protecting your business is our business.
Because small business owners face different tests everyday, Steven Chick enjoys the opportunity to provide value. He specializes in creating business succession solutions that lead to sound conclusions.
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Starting a Family?

Is the pitter-patter of little feet in your near future? The Baby Center provides articles, a baby name finder, a due date calendar and much more. Starting a family is without question one of the most exciting times in your life. It can be one of the most stressful times as well. Contact Steve Chick to review your financial needs to ensure your future includes solutions to support your growing family.   
 


Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

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.