John Distefano

Office: 816-412-1523

2600 Grand Blvd Ste 600
Kansas City, MO 64108-4623

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Welcome

Life never stands still. It evolves, changes direction, and leads to new possibilities. That means your approach to financial security cannot be static, because as your life changes, so do your needs and goals.

Working together, John Distefano can help you identify your financial goals and objectives to help you prepare for the future and help protect you if life takes an unexpected turn. Keeping pace with life's changes is important. Let John help you achieve a secure financial future.

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. Forbes and Schlifske discussed the economy, the markets, and how individuals and business owners can rebuild their financial foundation. The event was part of a three day, six-city tour and saw nearly 4,000 attendees in total. The Kansas City event, which took place at Union Station Kansas City, had over 600 in attendance.

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Dividend Announcement

Northwestern Mutual announced a 2011 payout of nearly 4.9 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.

Build Your Foundation

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.

New Interactive 2009 Annual Report

Northwestern Mutual’s financial strength and consistent performance help clients achieve financial security.

Our interactive report features clients talking about why they felt secure in an unstable economy.

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My Mission

"Whether you are concerned for your own financial needs or those of your family or business, I will work to understand your financial dreams and goals so he can help provide the right solutions and products at the right time."

-John Distefano 

 

The Business Corner  

If you own or operate a business, John Distefano recommends the following articles:

 

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With a focused expertise on the business owner, John Distefano can provide guidance for any stage of your business:Business Markets Stratey map

 

Focus on Physicians and Dentists

John Distefano works extensively with Physicians and Dentists on their financial wellness including Disability Insurance with a Medical Occupation Definition.


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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.