MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., March 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pro Football Legends, the commercial marketing arm of the NFL Alumni Association, is aligning with Wealth Management Advisors John Mara and Michael Schwartz, CFP®, AEP® of Northwestern Mutual. The partnership will provide former NFL football players and their families with the resources to help them manage their financial security.

"NFL Alumni provides programs to help our members in all aspects of their lives," said Joe Pisarcik, President and CEO of NFL Alumni. "Life after a football career can be a financial challenge as players transition to second careers and plan for their futures. I feel confident that the advice provided by John, Michael, and the Northwestern Mutual team will help our members better manage and understand their money."
 
"We are honored to serve the NFL Alumni and its members," said Michael Schwartz, CFP®, AEP®.  "Our primary objective is to create enhanced financial security for each member and their families.  We can help accomplish this by developing a financial game plan tailored for each member which is both offensive and defensive."

"I encourage all NFL Alumni members to use our relationship with John and Michael to help manage their risk, savings, and investments to achieve their long-term goals," added Mr. Pisarcik. "Northwestern Mutual was recently named one of the 'World's Most Admired' companies by FORTUNE Magazine and that's exactly the type of partner we strive to work with."

Members of the NFL Alumni Association receive a free comprehensive consultation from John Mara or Michael Schwartz, CFP®, AEP® of Northwestern Mutual.  Northwestern Mutual offers a number of services including life insurance, long term care planning, retirement planning, investment strategies, and estate planning. 

NFL Alumni members interested in receiving their free financial consultation should visit http://www.nflalumni.org/NM to register. 

Former NFL players, coaches, staff, cheerleaders, and fans can learn about the benefits of NFLA membership and join the Association by visiting www.nflalumni.org/join or by contacting Member Services at 877-258-6635 or memberservice@nflalumni.org.

About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for nearly 160 years. Our financial representatives build relationships with clients through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation and distribution. With $238.5 billion in assets, $27.9 billion in revenues and more than $1.6 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.3 million people who rely on us for insurance and investment solutions, including life, disability income and long-term care insurance; annuities; trust services; mutual funds; and investment advisory products and services. Northwestern Mutual is recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2016.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, and its subsidiaries. Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive approach to financial security solutions including: life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, Iife insurance with long-term care benefits, investment products, and advisory products and services. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company (NMWMC), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC).

About NFL Alumni and Pro Football Legends
Pro Football Legends is the commercial marketing name and logo of the NFL Alumni Association, a nationwide group comprised mainly of former National Football League players, coaches, and other employees whose mission is to serve, assist, and inform players and their families. The association offers a variety of medical, financial, and social programs to help members lead healthy, productive and connected lives, as well as community initiatives under its "Caring for Kids" programs. For more information, please visit: www.nflalumni.org.
 
John Mara and Michael Schwartz have a marketing agreement with Pro Football Legends, the commercial marketing arm of the NFL Alumni Association. Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries are not parties to the marketing agreement. Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (NM) (life and disability insurance, annuities and life insurance with long-term case benefits) and its subsidiaries. 

John Mara and Michael Schwartz are insurance agents of Northwestern Mutual and Registered Representatives of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (securities), a subsidiary of NM, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser and member FINRA and SIPC.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM and CFP®  (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DOES NOT ENDORSE, ANY COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL MENTIONED HEREIN OR ANY PRODUCT MENTIONED BY SUCH COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL.  THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE IS SOLELY FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING A RESOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEMBERS.  ANY AND ALL DECISIONS MADE BY SUCH MEMBERS OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE AT THEIR OWN RISK.   THE NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH DECISIONS AND ALL INDVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONDUCT PROPER DUE DILIGENCE IN MAKING SUCH DECISIONS. 

CONTACT: Bill Cook, 973-241-4935
         bill.cook@nflalumni.org