The Denver-based Theodore Financial Group of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network announced the opening of a new office in Lakewood today. The West Denver Financial Group, a district network office of the Theodore Financial Group, will serve customers in the west metro area including Lakewood, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Littleton, and Evergreen.

"Our success is based upon our ability to empower people to impact the lives of others," said Scott Theodore, managing partner of the Theodore Financial Group, which has three other offices in the Denver area.

Bryan Austin will serve as managing director and oversee all business operations, while Mike Jones will also serve in a management role as a field director of the office, located at 300 Union in Lakewood. Both are graduates of Bear Creek High School and residents of the west metro area.

"This new office will allow our financial representatives to more effectively serve the clients in our community," said Austin. There are currently six financial representatives in the Lakewood district network office available to provide guidance on insurance, investments, retirement and employee benefits. "Our office will focus on the many small businesses in our area as well as the individual customer," Austin said, "We're here to provide expert guidance on products that can impact a business to be more efficient and successful."

The Theodore Financial Group has more than 70 representatives in four offices along the front range of Colorado.

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, the marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (Northwestern Mutual), provides expert guidance on insurance, investment products and services retirement and estate analysis, education funding and employee benefits.

The company, its subsidiaries and affiliates provide life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, long-term care insurance and disability income insurance. Among its affiliated companies are those that comprise the Russell Investment Group, which provide investment management and advisory services; Northwestern Mutual Investment Service, LLC (NMIS), a wholly-owned company of Northwestern Mutual, broker-dealer and member NASD and SIPC; and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, a wholly-owned company of Northwestern Mutual, limited purpose federal savings bank and a registered investment adviser which provides financial planning, investment management and trust services. A subsidiary, Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, offers long-term care insurance. Further information on Northwestern Mutual can be found at www.nmfn.com.