Ryan Schaefer - Northwestern Mutual

10/22/2026

Small steps, smart choices, and consistency can make a big difference over time both in life and with your finances.💪

Building the future you want doesn't happen overnight. It happens one intentional decision at a time.

10/21/2026

Boot Check Wednesday

This week's reminder is for the person who always seems to be the strong one. The friend who checks on everyone else. The Coworker who always says they're fine. The family member who keeps showing up no matter what. Sometimes the people who carry the most art the least likely to say they need support. Take a few minutes today to reach out to someone you care about and remind them they don't always have to be the strong one. ❤️
We're proud to continue supporting the Jae Foundation and the conversations behind the Boot Check movement.

Check on your strong friend today.

10/20/2026

The best financial conversations usually aren’t about numbers. They’re about the life you want to build together and how to make it feel possible. If you’d like help turning those goals into a plan, let’s connect.

10/19/2026

Weekends like these are what it is all about! 🏕️🎣

This weekend was one for the books! Between camping, hunting, fishing, riding the four wheelers are exploring the outdoors, we managed to pack plenty of adventures into a couple of days!
One thing about our family is we don't sit still for long! Whether we're out on the trails, casting a line, or enjoying camp together, there's always something going on and usually a few good stories to tell afterward. Couldn't have asked for a better weekend with this crew!

Let's see your weekend adventures! Share a picture in the comments! 📸

10/16/2026

💰Friday Financial Check-In

Before you head into the weekend here's a quick challenge from me:
Take 10 minutes and look at where your money went this week. Not to beat yourself up over what you spent just to become a little more aware of where it's going and whether it lines up with the things that matter most to you. Small check-ins like this can make a big difference over time. You don't have to completely overhaul your finances overnight. Sometimes it starts with simply paying attention.

Enjoy your weekend! 👊

What's one financial goal you're currently working toward?

10/15/2026

No one can predict exactly what retirement will look like. That’s why having a plan that can adapt matters. Let’s talk about ways to create flexibility and confidence for whatever retirement brings.

While it may seem like your need for life insurance diminishes in retirement, the opposite is actually true. Learn how to use life insurance in your retirement planning.

10/14/2026

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Northwestern Mutual donated to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for every new financial plan delivered to a prospective client. Our September efforts contributed more than $1.6 million and funded over 33,000 hours of critical research. That support builds on more than a decade of helping kids with cancer and their families while advancing the search for cures. Together, we can brighten even more futures.

10/14/2026

Boot Check Wednesday

A quick reminder to check in on your people today. Send a text. Make the call. Sit down and have the conversation. Sometimes the people who seem like they're doing just fine are carrying more than we realize. Take a minute to ask someone:

"How are you really doing?"

We're proud to continue supporting the Jae Foundation and the message behind Boot Check Wednesday. Creating more real conversations and reminding people they don't have to go through hard things alone. Who are you checking on today?❤️

10/13/2026

A big part of my job is helping clients slow down, sort through the noise, and focus on what actually matters for their future. If this sounds good to you, I’d love to chat. Let’s connect today.

10/12/2026

A weekend well spent! ❤️⚾🐴

This weekend was packed with a bit of everything baseball, time at the arena, and even celebrating our wedding anniversary.
Between cheering on the kids, watching them do what they love, and spending time together, there was no shortage of excitement or memories made.
One of the highlights was celebrating another year of married to my beautiful wife. ❤️ Life gets busy, and the days seem to fly by, but I'm incredibly thankful for the life we're building and the family we get to share it with.
Weekends like this are a great reminder that some of life's greatest blessings aren't things at all they're the people beside us and the memories we make along the way.
Back at the office and ready for another great week, with a full heart and a few more memories to add to the books!
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
📸Now it's your turn! Drop a picture from your weekend in the comments below! We'd love to see what everyone was up to!