Northwestern Mutual's Calamaras Recognized in Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-In-State

TAMPA, FL. December 22, 2025 – Northwestern Mutual Greater Tampa Bay announced today that Financial Advisor Michael Calamaras has been recognized on theprestigious Forbes America's 2025 Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list.

"Amid widespread financial concerns in America, trusted advisors such as Michael are crucial, leading individuals towards enhanced financial stability," said Kevin O’Connell, managing partner, Northwestern Mutual Greater Tampa Bay. "His emphasis on building relationships and crafting comprehensive financial plans distinguishes him. By integrating permanent life insurance with investments, he continually strives to deliver enduring 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.