Local Network . . . Expert Guidance
All the Right Reasons
The Central Pennsylvania Group believes in doing the right thing, for the right reasons. As Agency Director Lee Fortenberry explains, “The Central Pennsylvania Group continues a legacy of building long-term relationships by providing expert guidance to people that care passionately for their families, businesses, and/or charities. Through our committed professionals, network of specialists, and exclusive products, we help create confidence by enhancing our clients’ quality of life.”
The group’s Financial Representatives are housed in offices throughout the region, including Harrisburg, State College, Williamsport, and York, and work diligently to deserve that trust, connecting you to a network of world-class financial products, advisors and specialists.
At every level, we follow through with excellent service, promoting financial security for a lifetime. That peace of mind is one of the best reasons to choose the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. Just ask Lee Fortenberry.
Freedom . . . Success . . . Financial Independence
The Right Career – Right Here
Consider the reasons our Financial Representatives have chosen a career with The Central Pennsylvania Group: the opportunity to be your own boss. Set your own hours. Determine your own success—and make a difference in your clients’ lives.
Now consider our growth plan. As Lee Fortenberry notes, “In the next few years we plan to open additional offices throughout Central Pennsylvania.We need ambitious, hard-working people who can serve clients with expertise and integrity.”
Read on to see if this opportunity is right for you.
Northwestern Mutual and Forbes launch the new Fact & Comment page

Forbes and Northwestern Mutual partner to launch a new page titled Fact & Comment on the Forbes.com Web site, offering expert insights from leaders in business and beyond.
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Northwestern Mutual Named a Best Internship for 2009
Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s list of the Best Internships ranks Northwestern Mutual’s financial representative internship program 1st in the insurance industry and 23rd overall.
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Dividend Announcement
Northwestern Mutual recently announced a dividend payout for 2010 of more than 4.7 billion dollars - the second largest in our company history - for clients who own life, annuity, DI and long-term care policies.
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Consistency Counts Scorecard
As in golf, the low score wins the game. Find out how Northwestern Mutual’s performance ranks relative to the competition. In times like these, it’s nice to know that Northwestern Mutual isn’t just strong — it’s consistently strong.
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Consistency Counts
Strength on its own can be impressive. When consistency is added, that’s when it becomes real. At Northwestern Mutual, we’ve been able to deliver real strength for over 150 years. Put our strength to work for you.
Strength that works.
Managing Your Money In A Downturn
Northwestern Mutual was recently featured in The New York Times Wealth Matters column, "Never Mind Your 401(k). How’s Your Insurance?" about the importance of managing risk in the current economic environment, and strategies that the wealthy use to manage not only their money but their overall well-being. Northwestern Mutual Executive Vice President Greg Oberland comments about how people should be rethinking and managing their insurance needs in a downturn. Read the
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Themint.org – Financial Literacy for Kids
An interactive Web site designed to help parents raise "money smart" kids. Visit this award-winning site for fun activities, games, and challenges for students; tips for parents; and extensive resources for teachers. Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual.
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