Northwestern Mutual Names Brent Goska Managing Partner of Middleton Office

In a move aimed at shaping the next era of advisor development and client service, Northwestern Mutual has named Brent Goska managing partner of its Middleton network office. His appointment positions the firm to capitalize on significant growth opportunities across the region and reflects a renewed focus on advisor development, leadership cultivation and building a firm designed for long-term impact.

The firm’s vision centers on developing a high-performing, growth-oriented organization that attracts top talent, elevates advisors at every stage and strengthens its ability to serve clients and communities across Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. The Middleton network office has nearly $3.8 billion in assets under management*, reflecting its scale and long-standing presence serving individuals, families and businesses across the region.

Goska previously served as managing director in Eau Claire, where he implemented programs that improved advisor productivity, enhanced the client experience and strengthened the office’s long-term growth trajectory. He is known for a practical, results-driven leadership style and a commitment to mentoring new advisors while supporting experienced professionals.

“I’m excited to help grow our firm and create more opportunities for others to succeed,” Goska said. “There’s tremendous potential across the communities we serve, and this is a meaningful moment to deliver real value to clients. It’s a great time to build and make a lasting impact.”

A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Brent is committed to developing people and strengthening the communities he serves. He lives in the Middleton area with his wife, Devin, and their five children.

* AUM as of [March 2026]. Figure refers to brokerage assets as registered representatives of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) and advisory assets as Advisors of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company (NMWMC). Assets under management (AUM) includes all discretionary and non-discretionary assets of the advisors.

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a comprehensive planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With nearly $700 billion of total assets1 being managed across the company's institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, more than $38 billion in revenues, and $2.4 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 109 on the 2025 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2026.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services.

1 Includes investments and separate account assets of Northwestern Mutual as well as retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual.