Joshua Schaubach

Closing the gap between where you are where you want to be often requires the help of an expert.

This is something I have seen firsthand both in my previous career in the fitness industry and now as a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual. No matter how daunting their goals seem, my clients know they can count on me to empower and coach them with knowledge and empathy to help them reach their brightest future. Although it might not seem obvious at first glance, the comprehensive financial planning I do with clients today has a great deal in common with fitness. My career began in wrestling. After spending several years traveling throughout the U.S. and Mexico, I left the ring behind due to injuries and instead pursued a path as a personal trainer. It wasn’t long before I was recognized as the top trainer in my gym and soon after, the top trainer in the California within my gym franchise. Because of my natural ability to connect with people, I developed a reputation for building large gym memberships. Gyms throughout the country hired me to help them attract new members and expand. I even took this specialty overseas, working in Bangkok, Thailand for several months to grow some of the largest gyms in the world, before returning to the U.S. to open my own gyms. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I was forced to confront a shift I had already noticed in fitness as more and more people began to prioritize price over value. This trend prompted me to reevaluate what I wanted to do with my life and how I could best help and support others. At the encouragement of my own Northwestern Mutual advisor, I explored a career in financial planning, and I couldn’t be more grateful that I did. As someone who experienced financial success at a young age but didn’t have the knowledge to steward wealth well, I wish I could go back and apply the financial principles I know now. Luckily, I have the joy of helping others avoid my mistakes. I create a safe space for clients to bring their financial questions and take strides toward the lifestyles of their dreams. While I serve clients across the country, I live in Chandler, AZ with my wife Sophia, my four children Camdyn, Kirin, Jaxon, and Ketourah, and our Goldendoodle Lulu. If you’re interested in finding an authentic partner to support you in your financial health journey, let’s talk. You can learn more about me at my website, joshuaschaubach.nm.com, or feel free to reach out to me directly to start a conversation.