Russell S Andrews
Financial Representative
Region: Eastern

I joined the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network after graduating from Monmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business.

When I started my career, as you can imagine, one of the hardest things was to find a constant supply of new, quality prospects. You also need to learn to be graciously aggressive in helping people realize the need to prepare for their futures. I have found it is rewarding to spend time only with the people you choose to and help them realize and protect their dreams.

 

In my opinion, this career offers an opportunity to be completely honest with your clients; to only do business with people you like; to help clients provide security for themselves and those they love; an opportunity to do anything with the rest of your life: travel, volunteer in your community and government. What could be a better? Nothing that I have found.

One case in particular comes to mind--I insured a business owner who took his own life after having a policy with me for 10 years. It was a sad situation and the beneficiaries assumed they would not be entitled to any insurance death benefit. Under NYS law, I was able to deliver a check to them for the $1,000,000 face amount of the term policy and the business that assured his family's security was able to continue to prosper.

The integrity and mutuality of Northwestern Mutual is an advantage in the financial services industry.

I look forward to continuing to serve my clients and to build my practice so I will have a successor to keep the continuity my clients need and deserve.

 

One thing I have learned during my career is "The right way is oftentimes the long way, but it is the best way." It is a motto I live by every day.

As a former legislator, I find the career's flexibility allows the opportunity for me to serve on at least five community boards at all times. I take my community service commitments very seriously, and knowing I can offer the appropriate amount of time to not just serve, but commit myself to bringing about results is very fulfilling to me.

 

I can't imagine what other career would allow me to live my life in the service of others and assure my own security.

 

Russell Andrews has been a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network since 1968. Visit his website to learn more about him, or call Russell at 315-472-1933.