Financial Advisors Recognized by NML - Greater Chicago

Northwestern Mutual - Greater Chicago, based in Skokie, Illinois, has announced Josh Lerner, Wealth Management Advisor, has been named Financial Advisor of the Year, and Yalitza Brambila, a Financial Advisor, has been named the New Financial Advisor of the Year.

“The people here are what make our office special,” says Tom Goris Jr.. Managing Partner. “Our mission is to develop distinguished careers that impact our clients and our communities, and we are proud of Josh and Yali, helping them grow, reach their goals, and enjoy new opportunities that come about through success.”

Lerner started his career at the Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and joined Northwestern Mutual in 2001. He has been recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout his career including: Million Dollar Round Table nearly every year since 2005; three-time Lives Leader Summit winner; Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze club qualifier; and New Client Bonus qualifier every year since 2004. Lerner's office is located in Skokie.

Lerner is a native of Lake Forest, Illinois, and currently lives in Chicago with his wife and two children. Lerner received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Southern Methodist University and holds the CFP®, CLU, and RICP designations. Lerner is a board member of the GPF foundation which is committed to saving lives by supporting education and awareness of the dangers related to recreational drug use.

Brambila started her career in the public sector, working for the Chicago Public School system before joining Northwestern Mutual in 2017 and is a native of Chicago, Illinois. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from DePaul University and a Masters degree from the University of Illinois – Chicago. Brambila works out of the newest office of Northwestern Mutual -- Greater Chicago, which is located in Chicago's West Loop.
Brambila has been recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout her inaugural year as a Financial Advisor, including: Sapphire club qualifier; two-time Lives Club winner; the Life Impact award; Pacemaker award, and; she ranked 2nd in the central region, and 10th nationally for New Financial Advisor of the Year.

About Northwestern Mutual – Greater Chicago: Northwestern Mutual – Greater Chicago has consistently focused on one ambition: to do the right things for the people who put their trust in us. With offices in Lombard, Elgin, Vernon Hills, Skokie in the North Shore, and downtown in Chicago’s West Loop, Northwestern Mutual – Greater Chicago provides expert financial guidance and innovative solutions to its clients throughout the greater Chicago area. Formerly known as Northwestern Mutual – North Shore, the network office has been serving the greater Chicago area since 1903. Under the current leadership of Managing Partner, Tom Goris Jr. CLU®, ChFC®, our network of financial advisors provides an integrated approach helping clients build achievable, flexible financial plans with the right mix of insurance products and investment strategies to safeguard security and peace of mind through comprehensive financial planning.

For additional information about the network office, its team of advisors, and the expert guidance it provides please visit http://greaterchicago.nm.com, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @NMGreaterChicago.