Professional

Mike Hendley has been the Managing Director of The Callaway Black Group- East Cobb of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network since 2001. He has won the Outstanding Achievement in Recruiting and Sales (OARS) award for 2008, 2003, and 2002. He has also been recognized by his Managing Partner, Dwaan Black, with the inaugural Black Diamond Award for selection and development of new financial representatives.

Mike's passion has always been to have a career that impacts and makes a difference in the lives of others. His desire to have deeper connections with people was fulfilled when he became a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual in 1979.

Associations and Memberships

Committed to advancing his expertise and knowledge in the Financial Services Industry, Mike maintains an active membership in the following organizations:

• Atlanta Estate Planning Council (AEPC)
  The Atlanta Estate Planning Council is comprised of a prestigious group of Attorneys, CPAs, insurance and financial advisors and consultants, and trust officers in the Atlanta area, who are considered by their peers to be experts in the field of estate planning.
   
• National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
  The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors protects and promotes the critical role of insurance in a sound financial plan and the essential role provided by our professional agents and advisors.
   
• Atlanta Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
  The mission of the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is to increase the professionalism of our members by promoting active participation and enhancing the business environment, political impact and public image for those engaged in the professions of financial service and counsel.
   
• Society of Financial Service Professionals
  The Society of Financial Service Professionals, with their strong commitment to delivering only those financial products and planning services that are in their clients' best interests, are uniquely qualified to assist the public in reaching their future financial goals—today, tomorrow, and into the next millennium.
   
• GAMA International
  GAMA Foundation is the only research organization in the world whose purpose is to sponsor research on  topics that help financial services field leaders and managers run their firms successfully. The mission is to undertake and promotes education and research endeavors to enhance the art and science of field management in insurance and related financial services.
   
• Million Dollar Round Table Life Member
  The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals, demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. 
   
• Northwestern Mutual Professional Growth Association Board Member
  The Association's primary objectives are to promote professional studies within Northwestern Mutual and the financial services industry, provide quality educational programs for its members, and maintain the high professional and ethical standards associated with advanced professional designations, degrees or certifications supported by Northwestern Mutual and
   The American College. 

Education