Christopher Morton Baratz

Office: 412-281-5116

600 Grant St
5100 US Steel Tower

Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2702

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2011 Annual Report

Northwestern Mutual’s financial strength and consistent performance help clients achieve financial security. Our Annual Report features clients who talk about the steps they’ve taken with the help of their financial representative to achieve a financially secure future.

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One of the “World’s Most Admired” Companies

FORTUNE® magazine asked experts to choose the “World’s Most Admired” life insurers. Again, they chose us.

Dividend Announcement

Northwestern Mutual announced a 2012 payout of nearly 5 billion dollars – the second largest in our company’s history to clients who own life, annuities, DI and long-term care policies.

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Build Your Foundation For Life

Build Your FoundationSee how Northwestern Mutual permanent life insurance offers protection along with cash value that is guaranteed to grow over time.

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Disability Insurance for Medical Professionals

Disability Insurance for Medical ProfessionalsPhysicians and dentists are aware of the importance of disability income insurance. But research conducted by Harris Interactive in 2008 revealed discrepancies between what medical professionals’ expectations are of the coverage provided by “own occ” DI and what actually is covered.

To learn more about Northwestern Mutual’s exclusive new Medical Occupation Definition for physicians and dentists and how it is designed to help meet your needs, go to the Disability Income Insurance Knowledge Center.

Steve Forbes and John Schlifske on “The New Normal and Post-Recession Trends”

Northwestern Mutual hosted a speaker series with Steve Forbes and Northwestern Mutual chairman and CEO John Schlifske. The three day tour included panel discussions in Louisville, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Houston and Dallas, and saw nearly 4,000 attendees in total. In each city, Steve and John discussed the economy, the markets and how individuals and business owners can rebuild their financial foundation.

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Research Reveals “Financial Realities” for Americans Today

Following the global financial crisis, Americans have embraced a distinctly more conservative approach to their finances, and widened the timeframes in which they expect to achieve financial goals, according to research by Northwestern Mutual.

Financial Realities Study: Changing Timeframes

Many people look back on their lives with regret; not for the things they have done, but for the things they have left undone. They find they are more successful than they thought they would be and saved less than they intended. They find themselves in situations that are more complex and less predictable than they anticipated.

That is where I come in. I take the time to get to know you and your preferences. I can help you anticipate and prepare for the best—and worst scenarios. The relationship I establish with you enables me to focus on your needs—what you want for your family and what you are currently doing.

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As a Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Representative, my mission is to help my clients through personalized analyses and recommendations to overcome their current financial obstacles while working towards their future goals and objectives. 

My ethical process truly reflects the trust, honesty, and integrity that is an integral aspect of our Mutual Network.


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We provide you with access to a nationwide network of representatives, advisors and specialists—people who have invested their time and developed their talents to become experts and they have the knowledge that comes only from experience.

What’s paramount is to have a flexible approach with complementary solutions. We strive to call on the full capabilities of Northwestern Mutual, providing our clients with financial services that allow them to feel assured that their intentions have been understood and their needs are being addressed.