Matthew L Lloyd
Field Director
Region: Southern

A Rewarding Choice
Before I became a Financial Representative, I was a banker. I wanted to own my own business and stay in financial services. I needed to buy some life insurance for my family and there were no Northwestern Mutual representatives in my town, so I decided to start the career. I assumed it would be a great opportunity for someone in this area.

I find the greatest reward to be the ability to work with whom I choose and the freedom I have. The greatest challenge is starting an office from scratch, an hour away from the nearest office. It's a challenge to be able to do the work every day. Every day is a gut check.

Career Advice
You need to have a long-term outlook on the business but realize that every day is important. Just surviving the first few years does not guarantee success.

The products we offer are world class. The thoroughness of the work we do is often different from the competition.

If you are going to go into the financial services business, and it isn't for everyone, this is probably the company to do it with.

Outside of Work
I coach youth soccer and I'm on the board of our local United Way.

Matthew Lloyd has been a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network since 1997. Visit his website to learn more about him, or call Matt at 434-237-0747, extension 1.