Professional

Professional

Chris Poe has been part of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network since 1995 and is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company

 EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts, History, Hampden-Sydney College, 1986

 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

• Million Dollar Round Table Qualifying/Life Member:  2000-2002, 2005-2007, 2009-2010
• National Quality Award: 2000, 2002-2003, 2007-2010

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

CFP ® - Certified Financial Planner

The Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification is one of the most recognized financial planning marks in the world.  CFP® certification identifies to the public those individuals who have met rigorous professional standards and have agreed to adhere to the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism, and diligence when dealing with clients.  The certification differs from an education designation or state license in that it is based upon requirements that have been determined by extensive job anaylyses of actual practitioners in the field, and therefore, continue to evolve with the profession.  The CFP® certification prepares the financial services professional for a career-long commmitment to meeting the ever-changing financial needs of clients.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc owns the certification marks CFP CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PALNNER and federally registed CFP® (with flame logo) whcih it awards to individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirements.

ChFC ® - Chartered Financial Consultant

The Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation focuses on the comprehensive financial planning process as an organized way to collect and analyze information on a client's total financial situation; to identify and establish specific financial goals; and to formulate, implement, and monitor a comprehensive plan to achieve those goals. The ChFC® program provides financial services professionals with in-depth knowledge of the skills needed to perform comprehensive financial planning for their clients.

CLU ® - Chartered Life Underwriter
 

The Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designation has long been recognized as the fundamental and foremost educational credential for life insurance professionals. Since 1927, more than 94,000 individuals have earned their CLU®, helping them build a successful life insurance practice by providing clients with knowledgeable and ethical advice. For financial representatives, field management, home office personnel, and others involved in providing life insurance products to the public, the CLU® designation symbolizes continuing growth and commitment to professionalism. 

Society of Financial Service Professionals

Chris is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, the standard bearer for excellence in professionalism, advanced continuing education, and ethical guidance for the nation's top financial advisors

National Association of Insurance and  Financial Advisors (NAIFA)

Chris  is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the largest financial services membership association in the United States. NAIFA advocates for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhances business and professional skills, and promotes the ethical conduct of its members.

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

Chris is a Qualifying/Life member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MRDT), 2000-2002, 2005-2007, 2009-2010.  MDRT is the Premier Association of Financial Professionals.

Founded in 1927, MDRT provides its members with resources to improve their technical knowledge, sales and client service while maintaining a culture of high ethical standards. MDRT's mission is to be a valued, member-driven international network of leading insurance and investment financial services professionals who serve their clients by exemplary performance and the highest standards of ethics, knowledge, service and productivity