“This is a great honor because it is a reflection of how our employees feel about both the leadership and the company itself,” said Cruse, a Frisco resident. “Our employees recognize that their opportunities are unlimited. Together, we identify the goals and provide the support to help each other achieve them.”

More than 1,000 companies were nominated to the “Top 100 Places to Work 2010” with more than 48,000 employees filling out surveys, a 69 percent increase over last year. With 150 Financial Representatives, the five-office unit of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network employs 300 people in Dallas-Fort Worth, offering personal financial analysis, business analysis, investment services, disability income insurance, estate analysis, employee and executive benefit services and long-term care.

“We have a 97 percent retention rate in our senior salespeople," said Cruse. “Even in the current economy, we're looking at a 20 percent growth rate. So we're looking for people that are committed to their own personal growth. Some of our best people came from outside the financial services industry. We're looking for successful individuals who are seeking new challenges. We'll teach them what they need to know to succeed in our industry.”

In addition to the latest honors, the company has been named one of the "Best Internships in 2009" and one of the "Best Places to Launch a Career" by Bloomberg BusinessWeek; recognized for one of the "Top Ten Internships" for 14 straight years in the Vault Guide to Internships; and named #14 in the Dallas Business Journals' "Best Places to Work 2010."

With offices in Dallas, Addison, Frisco, Las Colinas, Park Cities, and a new office opening soon in Allen, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, The Texas Financial Group- Dallas has been providing quality financial services since 1958 when the first North Texas office was established. More information is available at http://www.texasfinancialgroup-dallas.com.