NEW ULM, MINN. &ndash; DATE &ndash; Jennifer Scharfencamp, CFP&reg;, has joined Northwestern Mutual&rsquo;s Southern Minnesota office as director of operations, the office announced. 
In her new role, Scharfencamp will focus on enhancing internal systems and ensuring clients receive personalized guidance at every stage of their financial journey. She brings more than 10 years of experience with Northwestern Mutual, where she earned her Certified Financial Planner&trade; (CFP&reg;) designation and developed expertise in financial planning, operations and client service.
&ldquo;Jennifer brings a wealth of experience and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed,&rdquo; said Derek Skobroten, financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual &ndash; Twin Cities. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited to have her on board as we continue to grow and support clients across Southern Minnesota.&rdquo;
Scharfencamp and her husband live in Franklin with their four children. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, volunteering and being active in her children&rsquo;s school community. She attended Minnesota State University where she earned a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance with a minor in business administration.
The Southern Minnesota office works with a diverse range of clients, including farmers, business owners, retirees and high-net-worth households, helping families and communities across the region build lasting financial security. 

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<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4440207-1&amp;h=3721718819&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.northwesternmutual.com%2F&amp;a=Northwestern+Mutual" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Northwestern Mutual</a>&#8239;has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a comprehensive planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its&#8239;<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4440207-1&amp;h=180409562&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.northwesternmutual.com%2Ffind-a-financial-advisor%2F&amp;a=financial+professionals" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">financial professionals</a>&#8239;with&#8239;a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With nearly&#8239;$700 billion&#8239;of total assets1&#8239;being managed across the company's institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, more than&#8239;$38 billion&#8239;in revenues, and&#8239;$2.4 trillion&#8239;worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 109 on the 2025&#8239;FORTUNE&#8239;500 and was recognized by&#8239;FORTUNE&reg;&#8239;as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2025. 
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM),&#8239;Milwaukee, WI&#8239;(life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company&reg; (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services. To view detailed disclosures regarding individual representatives, view their information at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/derek-skovbroten/my-team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/derek-skovbroten/my-team</a>

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Mike Sedjo, wealth management advisor and founder of Alpha &amp; Omega Wealth Strategies, an affiliate of Northwestern Mutual was recognized for his work during this year with the Forbes Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors recognition.&ldquo;I am deeply honored to have recently been recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisor,&rdquo; Sedjo said. &ldquo;I believe these awards are a direct reflection of my team's commitment to serving clients with a high level of knowledge, detail, and precision. Our goal is to build long-term partnerships, ensuring our expertise and guidance will be available for our clients for decades to come."The Forbes Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors list recognizes leading financial advisors under the age of 40 &ndash; at both the national level and by state &ndash; who provide holistic financial planning for their clients. They are selected based on a variety of factors, including revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience, and those who reflect the highest standards and best practices. Sedjo provides expert guidance and solutions to help people achieve their short- and long-term financial security goals.
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