Mason Street Advisors, LLC

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:

11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
THE NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (NYDFS)
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
FINE, RESTITUTION, INJUNCTION
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
05/22/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A

5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FINE, RESTITUTION AND INJUNCTION RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF DEFERRED ANNUITY CONTRACTS WITH IMMEDIATE INCOME ANNUITY
CONTRACTS
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/24/2019
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 26,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
THE NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES ("NYDFS") ISSUED A CONSENT ORDER AND IMPOSED A $26,000 FINE AGAINST
REGISTRANT'S AFFILIATE, THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY ("NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL"), RELATING TO A PRACTICE ARISING
FROM THE REPLACEMENT OF DEFERRED ANNUITY CONTRACTS WITH IMMEDIATE INCOME ANNUITY CONTRACTS IN VIOLATION OF THE
DISCLOSURE AND SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN NEW YORK REGULATIONS. THE FINE WAS PAID ON 10/4/2019. THE CONSENT ORDER
ALSO IMPOSED REMEDIATION AND RESTITUTION FOR THE CONTRACT HOLDERS OF THE REPLACEMENT CONTRACTS. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
AND NYDFS AGREED ON A REVIEW AND RESTITUTION PROCESS TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF RESTITUTION PAYABLE. THE CONSENT ORDER
IMPOSED AN INJUCTION REQUIRING NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL TO COMPLY WITH THE DISCLOSURE AND SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN
NEW YORK REGULATIONS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
MATTER CLOSED ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.

Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
WASHINGTON OIC
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
04/12/2020
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
20-0297 AND 20-0298
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types: 

7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WASHINGTON OFFICE OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER DETERMINED THAT THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOT PAYING
THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF INTEREST ON SOME LIFE INSURANCE DEATH CLAIMS GOVERNED BY WASHINGTON LAW.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/31/2020
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 20,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
COMPANY PAID AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY OF $20,000, AGREED TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL INTEREST PAYMENT ON SOME WASHINGTON LIFE
INSURANCE DEATH CLAIMS THAT WERE ORIGINALLY PAID BETWEEN JULY 1, 2016 AND APRIL 12, 2020, AND AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE
OFFICE OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER'S INTERPRETATION OF THE INTEREST STATUTE FOR THE PAYMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE DEATH CLAIMS
FROM APRIL 12, 2020 FORWARD.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WASHINGTON LAW REQUIRES THE PAYMENT OF 8 PERCENT INTEREST ON LIFE INSURANCE DEATH CLAIMS FROM THE DATE OF DEATH TO THE DATE OF
PAYMENT BUT DOES NOT SPECIFY HOW THE INTEREST IS CALCULATED. THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY USED AN EFFECTIVE
INTEREST CALCULATION BECAUSE IT CONSIDERED THIS METHOD TO BE A BETTER MEASURE OF THE TIME VALUE OF MONEY TO THE BENEFICIARY.
WASHINGTON INTERPRETED THEIR STATUTE TO REQUIRE THAT ALL BENEFICIARIES ARE PAID INTEREST THAT IS AT LEAST EQUIVALENT TO SIMPLE
INTEREST. ALTHOUGH THE COMPANY BELIEVES THAT ITS INTERPRETATION OF THE STATUTE WAS REASONABLE AND ITS CALCULATION METHOD PAID
MORE INTEREST TO SOME BENEFICIARIES, THE COMPANY AGREED TO RESOLVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TO AVOID THE COST AND EXPENSE OF
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.

PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
THE VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
06/30/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
20-037-1
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL REGULATION ASSERTS THAT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL DID NOT COMPLY WITH VERMONT LAW BY PAYING
INTEREST BEFORE SETTLEMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE DEATH CLAIMS AT LESS THAN THE VERMONT STATUTORY RATE FOR CLAIMS IN WHICH THE
BENEFICIARY RESIDED IN VERMONT AND THE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY WAS ISSUED FOR DELIVERY IN A STATE OTHER THAN VERMONT. THE
ALLEGATIONS ARE DISPUTED.

8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/27/2021
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 287,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
PAYMENT OF A $287,000 ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL MADE ADDITIONAL INTEREST PAYMENTS TO VERMONT
BENEFICIARIES IN 2017.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE VERMONT INTEREST STATUTE DOES NOT STATE THE REQUIRED NEXUS TO VERMONT FOR THE STATUTE TO APPLY. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
DISAGREES WITH THE CONTENTION THAT THE INTEREST STATUTE APPLIES TO A CLAIM PAID TO A VERMONT BENEFICIARY IF THE LIFE INSURANCE
POLICY WAS ISSUED FOR DELIVERY IN A STATE OTHER THAN VERMONT. THE MATTER WAS RESOLVED TO AVOID THE COST AND UNCERTAINTY OF
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND POTENTIAL JUDICIAL REVIEW.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates

If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
STATE OF WASHINGTON OIC
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
06/24/2020
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
21-0653
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Annuity(ies) - Variable
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE WASHINGTON OFFICE OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER DETERMINED THAT THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ACCEPTED
ANNUITY APPLICATIONS FROM PRODUCERS THAT DID NOT COMPLETE THE REQUIRED ANNUITY SUITABILITY TRAINING.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:

Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/21/2021
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY CONSENTED TO AN ORDER AND PAID AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY OF $2,000.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
MATTER CLOSED WITH THE PAYMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)

This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
07/29/2021
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
22-055-EP
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ADVERTISEMENTS SENT BY AGENTS TO PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS MISREPRESENTED AGENT EXPERIENCE AND CLIENT BASE.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/24/2023
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 200,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction

 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
ADVERTISEMENTS SENT BY AGENTS TO PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS MISREPRESENTED AGENT EXPERIENCE AND CLIENT BASE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
MATTER CLOSED ON AUGUST 24, 2023, WITH THE PAYMENT OF A FINE.

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II

1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions: 
CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY/FINE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
11/21/2022
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-21850
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
EMPLOYEES OF NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC (NMIS), NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
(NMIMC), AND MASON STREET ADVISORS, LLC (MSA) SENT AND RECEIVED OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS OF THE
ENTITIES. THESE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS WERE NOT CAPTURED AND RETAINED. FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT
PROHIBIT OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RESULTED IN A FAILURE TO SUPERVISE.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/09/2024
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 16,500,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC (NMIS), NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC (NMIMC),
AND MASON STREET ADVISORS, LLC (MSA) WERE CENSURED AND ORDERED TO JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $16,500,000. NMIS MUST CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17A OF THE EXCHANGE
ACT AND RULE 17A-4 THEREUNDER. NMIMC AND MSA MUST CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OF SECTION
204 OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 204-2 THEREUNDER. NMIS, NMIMC, AND MSA HAS RETAINED AN INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT
TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, TRAINING, SURVEILLANCE AND TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS RELATED TO ELECTRONIC
COMMUNICATIONS. FOR TWO YEARS, NMIS, NMIMC, AND MSA WILL NOTIFY THE SEC OF ANY DISCIPLINE RELATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. NMIS, NMIMC, AND MSA WILL HAVE THEIR INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTIONS CONDUCT AUDITS TO ASSESS POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES, TRAINING, SURVEILLANCE AND TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS RELATED TO ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS.

13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
IN FEBRUARY 2024, NMIS, NMIMC, AND MSA ENTERED INTO AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT WITH THE SEC IN WHICH THEY ADMITTED THAT NMIS VIOLATED
SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER AND NMIMC AND MSA VIOLATED SECTION 204 OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND
RULE 204-2(A)(7) THEREUNDER FOR FAILING TO MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTAIN BUSINESS-RELATED COMMUNICATIONS MADE BY EMPLOYEES WHEN
THEY USED THEIR PERSONAL DEVICES ("OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS") AND FOR FAILING TO SUPERVISE ITS ASSOCIATES' BUSINESS-RELATED
COMMUNICATIONS. THE SETTLEMENT WAS RELATED TO A SEC RISK-BASED INITIATIVE, WHEREBY THE SEC INVESTIGATED A LARGE NUMBER OF
FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRMS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THOSE FIRMS WERE PROPERLY RETAINING BUSINESS-RELATED TEXT AND INSTANT MESSAGES
AND OTHER OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS SENT AND RECEIVED ON EMPLOYEES' PERSONAL DEVICES. FOLLOWING THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE
SEC'S INITIATIVE, NMIS, NMIMC, AND MSA COOPERATED WITH THE SEC. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT CERTAIN EMPLOYEES COMMUNICATED OFF-
CHANNEL USING NON-APPROVED METHODS ON THEIR PERSONAL DEVICES ABOUT BROKER-DEALER AND INVESTMENT ADVISER BUSINESSES.