Professional

Dana Barrows began his association with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network while a full-time law student at Western New England School of Law. He has used his law background to help clients address a wide range of personal, business, and estate planning needs, often working closely with their other professional advisors.

Designations

Dana Barrows’ professional designations include Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU^®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC^®).

CLU^®:
The Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation has long been recognized as the fundamental and foremost educational credential for life insurance professionals. Since 1927, more than 94,000 individuals have earned their CLU, helping them build a successful life insurance practice by providing clients with knowledgeable and ethical advice. For financial representatives, field management, home office personnel, and others involved in providing life insurance products to the public, the CLU designation symbolizes continuing growth and commitment to professionalism.

ChFC^®:
The Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation focuses on the comprehensive financial planning process as an organized way to collect and analyze information on a client's total financial situation; to identify and establish specific financial goals; and to formulate, implement, and monitor a comprehensive plan to achieve those goals. The ChFC program provides financial services professionals with in-depth knowledge of the skills needed to perform comprehensive financial planning for their clients.

Associations and Memberships

Dana Barrows is Past President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – Western Massachusetts, Past President of the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County, and Past President and current Chair of the Compensation Committee of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives Association.

Awards and Recognition

Million Dollar Round Table Provisional Member   1979
MDRT is the premier association of financial professionals. MDRT status designation is granted for one year and members must apply every year to continue their affiliation with the MDRT

 Million Dollar Round Table Qualifying Member   1980-1984
MDRT is the premier association of financial professionals. MDRT status designation is granted for one year and members must apply every year to continue their affiliation with the MDRT.

Million Dollar Round Table Qualifying/Life Member   1986-2009
MDRT is the premier association of financial professionals. MDRT status designation is granted for one year and members must apply every year to continue their affiliation with the MDRT

National Quality Award   1978-2009

NAIFA's longest-standing award, the National Quality Award recognizes NAIFA members for competence and dedication as indicated by their persistency records. Those who qualify for the NQA understand their clients' needs. The policies they sell remain in force for when their clients need them most.