FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For further information, contact:
Scott Rabe
Phone: 703-848-4825
New Fredericksburg location offers convenience for the financial firm’s clients and complements Northwestern Mutual Virginia’s office
FREDERICKSBURG, Va., May 19, 2026 – Northwestern Mutual Virginia is proud to announce the grand opening of its new office in Fredericksburg, marking an exciting expansion and reaffirming our long-term commitment to serving the Fredericksburg area. Strategically located at 100 Riverside Parkway, Suite 201 is thoughtfully designed to support our growing team and offers a modern, accessible space that provides a welcoming and convenient experience for clients and visitors alike.
The new Fredericksburg office will serve as a satellite for Northwestern Mutual Virginia, enabling the firm to accommodate employees and clients located in or near Fredericksburg area. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone for the firm, further solidifying its position as a leading national financial planning firm.
Northwestern Mutual Virginia will continue to maintain its primary regional office in Richmond, led by Managing Partner Heather Zepeda. In addition to the new Fredericksburg location, the firm supports several local offices across Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, and Roanoke. The expansion to Fredericksburg not only reflects the firm’s ongoing growth but also enhances accessibility for clients in the rapidly developing region, strengthens community partnerships, and reflects our dedication to fostering meaningful relationships and providing personalized financial solutions that help individuals and families achieve their goals.
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About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual 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 financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what’s most important. With more than $780 billion of total assets* being managed across the company’s institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, more than $38 billion in revenues, and $2.4 trillion 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 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance companies in 2026.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (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® (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.
*Includes investments and separate account assets of Northwestern Mutual as well as retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual.
About Heather Zepeda
Heather Zepeda is a General Agent of NM, NLTC and a Registered Representative of NMIS. Managing Partners are not in legal partnership with each other, NM, or its subsidiaries. Heather Zepeda, General Agent, Northwestern Mutual has Financial Representatives that are primarily licensed in VA. For more information, please visit www.virginia.nm.com.