Michael A. Espenlaub

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CRD#: 1306963

Professional summary

Michael Alan Espenlaub was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Prior to being barred, Michael had worked at 1 firm, which includes NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC.

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Mike Espenlaub

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

September 11, 1987 - February 21, 2003

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

MILWAUKEE, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

NML EQUITY SERVICES, INC. | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES,LLC | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 2881 / SEC#: 801-8095, 8-14088

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/1971 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/10/1987

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

NML EQUITY SERVICES, INC. | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES,LLC | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 2881 / SEC#: 801-8095, 8-14088

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/1971 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

720 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4797

Mailing Address

720 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-4797

Phone number

(414) 271-1444

Established

Wisconsin since 06/10/1998

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

2,577

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NMIS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE 3.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY	SOLE MEMBER
ALBERS, BRETT BERNARD	TREASURER / FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL	6669890
DOLL, QUENTIN MICHAEL	VICE PRESIDENT - RISK PRODUCTS	6776231
EULL, BRADLEY LEAHY	SECRETARY	2969269
KALINOWSKI, DAWN MARIE	VICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER	2770565
LUND, NICOLE ELLEN	VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	4646907
SCHULTZ, DEBORAH ALLISON	VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF RISK OFFICER	7440134
TOMCZAK, BONNIE LYNN	VICE PRESIDENT - WEALTH	2966038
VALTERS, LAILA M	PRESIDENT AND CEO	3010005

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	10
Arbitration	1

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Michael A. Espenlaub

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 6

Date: 9/10/1987

Current Firm

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

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