Headquartered in Milwaukee, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network was founded in 1857. It has been named as Americas most admired company in the life and health insurance industry by FORTUNE magazine. The company offers risk management plans and financial security products to its policy owners. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is a multibillion dollar company with more than $100 billion in assets. The company features insurance and investment products, as well as advisory services. Its products include life, long-term care and disability income insurance plans, mutual funds and annuities. As a part of community service, the company donates to nonprofit and charitable organizations engaged in the health, human, educational and cultural sectors. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network maintains an office in Raleigh, N.C.