Northwestern Mutual's David Hood Named in Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-In-State

TAMPA, FL. December 22, 2025 – Northwestern Mutual Greater Tampa Bay announced today that Wealth Management Advisor David Hood has been recognized on the prestigious Forbes America's 2025 Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list.

"Amid pervasive financial anxiety in America, dependable advisors like David are crucial, assisting individuals in attaining greater financial security," said Kevin O’Connell, managing partner at Northwestern Mutual, Greater TampaBay. "David’s commitment to building enduring relationships and crafting detailed, accessible financial strategies distinguish him. By integrating permanent life insurance with investments, he strives to deliver lasting value to his clients."

The Forbes list recognizes top-performing financial advisors who provide holistic financial planning for their clients. Honorees are selected using a broad set of criteria that includes production and premiums, death benefits, assets under management, client-related trends, such as persistency rates, and more.

Northwestern Mutual's award-winning training and leadership development program provides ongoing education to its 8,500+ financial advisors nationwide, helping them secure new licenses, enhance their capabilities, and build their practices.

To achieve its mission to help more Americans build financial security, Northwestern Mutual aims to grow its field force of financial advisors in 2025, with an ambitious goal of recruiting 5,000 advisors by year-end.