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John Dawson, CLU, ChFC, RICP

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Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual
📍 Crown Point, Indiana, United States

John is a Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, recognized on the Forbes 2026 Best-In-State list. With a background in economics and psychology from Purdue University, he focuses on holistic financial planning, risk management, and wealth accumulation. He began his career with the firm in 2007 and previously served as a managing director.

John is a family man who enjoys outdoor activities with his wife, Gretchen, and their three children. His faith and family are his highest priorities. He and his family also run a small horse boarding business, drawing on his rural upbringing on a grain and cattle farm in Indiana.

Unique fact: John grew up showing Angus cattle in 4-H and graduated from Culver Military Academy as a swim team captain.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Wealth Management Advisor
Location
Crown Point, Indiana, United States
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Financial Literacy
He is passionate about financial education, expressing concern about studies showing a decline in Americans' financial knowledge.
Holistic Financial Planning
His practice focuses on developing comprehensive financial plans that align clients' financial actions with their core personal values.
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Career

Work history

2025
Wealth Management Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
2007
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
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Education
2002 - 2006
B.S. Economics & B.A. Psychology
Purdue University Daniels School of Business
1998 - 2002
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Culver Academies
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