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Hawthorn Wds, IL 60047-7509

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Welcome to the Web site for Grant Gier, Financial  Advisor with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. Grant Gier and his team support a variety of clients around Chicagoland as well as around the United States.  Grant is the Business and Estate Planning Specialist for the Hoopis Financial Group serving the Midwest and provides marketing, consulting and case development for other representatives.

With the demands on our time these days, it can be difficult to think about the future, but we must focus our attention on what is truly important. Many individuals and organizations struggle to make the proper preparations without knowing what they'll need for the future, whether it is investing, education funding, retirement solutions, or long-term care.  Fortunately there are professionals like Grant Gier whose job it is to know all about building future financial security.

Grant begins by asking clients important questions and gaining a true understanding of their hopes and goals to protect what they've earned.  Once the personal needs analysis is complete, Grant Gier creates client-centered solutions for their consideration.  Grant's clients receive financial solutions directed toward securing their future, but also the peace of mind that comes from working with a trusted professional to help keep the journey on track as life unfolds with its trials and surprises.

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Northwestern Mutual Is "America's Most Admired" for an Unprecedented 25th Year
In its 2008 annual survey, FORTUNE magazine ranked Northwestern Mutual as "America's Most Admired" in the life/health insurance industry for a landmark 25th year. Northwestern Mutual is the only company to have led its industry every year it has been included in the prestigious survey of industry professionals and analysts.

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Central Region Top 10

In January, 2006, Grant D. Gier, CLU, ChFC, CFP, earned the honor of being named to the "Central Region Top 10" based on individual performance and accomplishments for 2005. This recognition awards Grant as a top performer compared to 2000 peers within a ten state region of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network .

FEATURED ARTICLES- Personal Estate Planning 

  • A Children's Guide to Handling Money Wisely
    Grant Gier would like to introduce you to a website sponsored by Northwestern Mutual that is designed for a very important group of people in our lives.our children! Learning to handle money wisely is a lesson that desperately needs to be learned at a young age. Our kids and grandkids are the ones that will be shaping our world in the near future! Just click The Children's Guide to visit the site.
     
  • Retirement Needs 
    Saving for Retirement 
     

FEATURED ARTICLES- Business Planning

OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST and ARTICLES

My Mission

MY MISSION

Grant Gier's mission is to help his clients attain financial security for their families and businesses. He is committed to providing expert guidance and innovative solutions as clients are making some of the most important planning decisions in their lives. Because none of us can predict the future, Grant will help you prepare for the best and worst case scenarios and create a long-term relationship based on quality service and integrity.

PROFESSIONAL

Before Grant Gier would discuss products and services that might be appropriate for you and your family, he needs to get to know you. In the same manner, Grant understands that before you share your goals and dreams, you want to know him better too. Please review Grant's experiences and accomplishments.

Grant Gier is a Financial Advisor with the Hoopis Financial Group of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. He joined the organization in 1986. In 2003, Grant was named the Business and Estate Planning Specialist for Hoopis Financial Group, and provides expertise with estate, business and executive benefits needs for the general agency. Grant has extensive knowledge in life insurance, estate analysis, and disability income insurance.

Grant's professional distinctions include:

CLU- Chartered Life Underwriter  

Received in 1990 from The American College

The CLU designation is the undisputed professional credential for individuals involved with the protection, accumulation, preservation and distribution of the economic values of human life. For agents, field managers, home office personnel, and others involved in the provision of life insurance to the public, the CLU designation is the common bond for continuing growth and commitment to professionalism.

ChFC- Chartered Financial Consultant

Received in 1991 from The American College

The ChFC program focuses on an organized way to (1) collect and analyze information on a client's financial situation, (2) help clients identify and establish specific financial goals, and (3) formulate solutions to help meet these goals. The ChFC program provides financial professionals with in-depth knowledge of the skills required to perform needs analysis for their clients.

CFP- Certified Financial Planner

Received in 2001 from Certified Financial Board of Standards, Inc.

The CFP designation represents a standard of excellence and represents to the public and peers a commitment to a career in helping people plan for their financial security. The CFP certification is grounded in the development of financial planning profession, and the CFP Board has designated the CFP mark to stand out as financial planning's highest standard, awarding individuals who successfully complete initial and ongoing certification requirements.
 

Education

University of Nebraska                Bachelor of Business Administration            Finance        

Awards and Recognition       

 

 

 

 

Associations and Memberships

 

 

 

Association for Advanced Life Underwriting (AALU)

Society of Financial Services Professionals

North Branch Chicago Association of Life Underwriters (NBCALU), past president

Chicago Association of Life Underwriters (CALU), Board Member

Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce

PERSONAL

Grant and his wife Betsy reside in Hawthorn Woods with their children Ashley and Ben. Grant enjoys golf, tennis and travel.

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), Life Member

Million Dollar Round Table Life Member 1999 to 2005

National Quality Award 1989 to 2005

National Sales Achievement Award

Top 10 Central Region, 2005