Write a commentGROW Wealth Partners, a leading financial security company with offices in Phoenix, Potsdam, Syracuse, and Watertown, New York, as well as Longmont, Colorado, has joined Northwestern Mutual's Private Client Group.
The group provides elevated wealth management and financial planning experience for individuals and families with significant means.
"The team at GROW Wealth Partners brings over 120 years of collective experience in retirement planning, income distribution planning, business planning and wealth management," said Dean Ripley, co-founder and wealth management advisor, GROW Wealth Partners. "This depth of expertise allows us to craft personalized strategies that help our clients achieve financial peace of mind and long-term success."
Ripley along with Trevor Garlock, co-founder of GROW Wealth Partners and wealth management advisor, are committed to providing clients with a high level of service and expertise. Ripley has been with Northwestern Mutual for over 30 years. Prior to joining the company, he earned a degree in political science from Beloit College. Garlock has been with Northwestern Mutual over 15 years and has an economics & environmental studies degree from St. Lawrence University. Both Ripley and Garlock have been recognized by Forbes in 2024 for their extensive knowledge and reputation in the financial services industry, with Ripley named one of the magazine's "Best in State Wealth Advisors" and Garlock a "Top Next Gen Wealth Advisor."
"This rebranding signifies a renewed focus on growth and partnership, emphasizing the firm's mission to empower clients at every stage along their financial journeys," said Garlock. "I am excited to join the private client group at Northwestern Mutual. Together, along with my colleague, Dean, we look forward to making a difference in more ways than one."
In addition to their investment in the clients that they serve, the firm is deeply committed to giving back to the communities in which they live and work, proudly supporting numerous nonprofits. Ripley was recognized as the "Philanthropist of the Year" in 2022 by the Central New York Association of Financial Professionals, a testament to his extraordinary contributions to local causes. Similarly, Garlock's dedication to service has earned him the recognition of Northern New York Business Journal's 40 under 40. Garlock also serves on the board for the Foundation for Community Betterment, a volunteer-driven non-profit that has raised and donated more than $2M to people in need over the last 25 years. Together, their efforts underscore the firm's mission to create meaningful, positive change both financially and socially.
Visit www.growwealthpartners.com to learn more.
