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Adam Cox

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Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual
📍 Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States

Adam Cox is a Managing Director and Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, where he has worked since 2005. A graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, he was recognized by Forbes as a Best-In-State Financial Security Professional in 2025.

Adam resides in Lake in the Hills with his wife and three children. He is actively involved in the community, supporting Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation and the American Heart Association. In his personal time, he enjoys basketball, golf, working out, and family vacations.

He has received multiple company and industry awards, including Rookie of the Year early in his career.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Financial Advisor
Location
Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
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Financial Security
As a financial advisor, he is committed to helping clients achieve their personal dream of financial security through comprehensive planning and innovative solutions.
Team Development
As a Managing Director, he focuses on developing distinguished careers and recruiting top-notch professionals to his team in Elgin.
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Career

Work history

7-2005
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
6-2012 - 1-2020
Managing Director
Northwestern Mutual
In the press

Media appearances

Corporate Partner Spotlight: Adam Cox of Northwestern Mutual. Featured in MyNIU
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Adam Cox - Northwestern Mutual - Forbes. Featured in Forbes
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Education
2003 - 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2001 - 2003
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Parkland College
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