How sweet it is
By David Alvey. Photos by Courtney Perry
Dec 5, 2007
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Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Northwestern Mutual, Tait Cruse, managing partner of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network-Texas Financial Group, was joined by more than 100 financial representatives and their clients at Stanley Korshak for an evening of great fashion, food, wine, and entertainment.

Flanked by two, gleaming new Maseratis at the front entrance, guests were greeted by Crawford Brock, owner of Stanley Korshak. Jeff Moschetti, executive chef of Stephan Pyles Restaurant, prepared Poblano-Asiago Shooters with Smoked Tomato Foam and Crabmeat. Wendy Krispin Catering complemented the tasty treat with a fabulous selection of beef bourguignon, Greek salads and a gourmet macaroni bar. An elaborate dessert station included shots of raspberry panna cotta, cupcakes, and custom designed chocolates spelling out the numbers one, five and zero in recognition of the company’s 150th anniversary.

Stanley Korshak showcased their latest fashions including an exclusive line of private label furs. The diamond boutique also was a hot spot during the evening where guests eyed the most glamorous jewels in spectacular settings.

Throughout the night, guests spilled out of the store into Stanley Korshak’s courtyard to hear Rizpah’s Jazz Trio, enjoy food and wine, a hand-rolled cigar from d’Havana Cigars and a perfect Texas evening. As they left, each couple received a live, potted kalanchoe created just for the occasion by Cymbidium.

Through the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, the marketing name for the company’s nationwide sales distribution arm, the company provides life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, annuities, mutual funds, and employee benefit services.

For more information on the company, visit www.texasfinancialgroup-dallas.com.

Kelli Matthews and Julie Armstrong
Joy & Tait Cruse, Veronica & Hugh McFadden, and Alex Beilin
Stanley Korshak models Kodi Nelson, Toni Muñoz and Melissa Mortis
Jeff Staubach with Laurie & David Peacock
Adam McGill, Cynthia Smoot, Glenn Hunter and Randy Smoot
Mandi Wetter, Brenda Grogan and Felicia Orillion
Stanley Korshak owner Crawford Brock with Elaine Raffel (left) and Rose Clark
Carrie Bosko, Kathy Durbin, Katie and Michael Belvin
Karen & Jack McGrael with Teressa Covitz and Jason Erickson
Tim & Doris Stark
Kelly & Al Flanagan
Karin & Bill Godfrey with Sheila Lemon and Claudia Schaefer
Michael Belvin with Tait Cruse
Paula and Eddie Caldwell, managing director, Addison office
LaVon Ray, Melinda Wells
Brooks Penner with Rachel & Russ Eggemeyer
Kevin Chadwick and Marvin Williams
Mark Vehslage, managing director, Las Colinas office; Patrick Matthews, managing director, Frisco office; Tait Cruse, managing partner; and Hugh McFadden, managing director, Park Cities office