DAVID WALTHER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Private Client Services Team
- Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services
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- Senior Research Analyst, NMWMC Research
Ale came to Northwestern Mutual in the fall of 2021 and then joined David Walther's team in early 2023. She helps oversee the insurance side of the business and is passionate about education and helping others along their financial journey. She is a graduate of Southern Adventist University, in Chattanooga, TN, where she completed her BS in business administration. Ale currently holds a Series 6, Series 63, and California Life and Health licenses.
Ale was born in Texas but raised in the beautiful country of Venezuela. She credits her deep love of travel to her adventurous childhood and will use any excuse to take a trip.
She currently lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband, Josh, and their 2 dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys scuba diving, rock climbing, and working in her garden.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Management Specialist, Private Client Services
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- Financial Planning Business Consultant
Beth joined the Northwestern Mutual Full Support Team in July of 2022, from Robert W. Baird where she was the financial planner supporting a group of Financial Advisors in the high-net-worth space. Prior to that, she worked as an accounting professional for more than six years. Beth is a graduate of Drury University, holding a BS in Accounting. She holds her FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations and CFP® designation.
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- Vice President, Wealth and CEO & President, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company ( WMC )
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- Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer
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- CAIA Senior Investment Consultant
A native of Chattanooga, TN, Brian lives with his wife, five children and many animals on a farm in rural Robertson County, Middle Tennessee. A graduate of Tennessee Tech University where he studied economics and international business, Brian spent years studying abroad in the Netherlands, England, Finland, and Russia and learned firsthand about different cultures through world travel. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification as well as CLU® and ChFC® designations and is Series 7, Series 63, and Series 66 licensed, in addition to having both a Tennessee and California Life and Health Insurance license. Coming to the team with over a decade of experience with Northwestern Mutual both in the field and at Home Office, he enjoys the challenge of developing and implementing holistic financial plans for clients as well as being able to provide solutions to solve client's financial needs on a day-to-day basis. In addition to enjoying time with his family and animals, Brian is passionate about regenerative agriculture principles, he enjoys reading, exploring the woods, is a Dominican Tertiary and an Extra Class amateur radio operator (KE4JMJ).
Job Titles:
- Financial Planning Business Consultant
Brian has been working in the finance industry for more than twelve years and joined the FPS - Full Support team in 2021. Over the past six years he has held multiple field-facing positions at Northwestern Mutual, including CRC Director, Assistant Director of Network Office Supervision, and Technology Productivity Consultant. Brian currently holds the FINRA Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 licenses. Before coming to Northwestern Mutual, Brian was an Investment Consultant with Scottrade as well as a personal banker with Chase Bank. He has spent more than a decade educating clients how to achieve their financial goals and create stable financial futures. Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master's Degree in Business Administration.
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Consultant
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- Member of the Fixed Income Team
- Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income
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- Member of the Private Client Services Team
- Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services
Job Titles:
- Member of the Private Client Services Team
- Senior Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services
Job Titles:
- Member of the Private Client Services Team
- Senior Director / Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services
David was born in the Bay Area but grew up in a suburb of Chicago. He received his BS in Environmental Policy from the University of Michigan in 1994 and began his career at Northwestern Mutual in 1999 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Since moving back to the Bay Area in 2006, David continues to deliver comprehensive financial planning with the team of professionals at Preservation Wealth Management who provide exceptional knowledge and service throughout the entire planning process for clients. David is a member of several professional associations, such as the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), and the National Association of Certified Financial Planners. David holds his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional certification, CLU®, Series 7, Series 66, and California Life & Health Licenses. David lives in Marin County with his wife, Sashini and sons, Declan and Dane. David loves the outdoors, in particular hiking and camping as well as playing tennis. He enjoys spending time with his family, training and walking his four rescue dogs, and wine tasting in beautiful Napa and Sonoma County.
David came to Northwestern Mutual in 2016 with an established background in insurance, investments, and financial planning going back to 2004. His experience includes financial advisor, lead planner, educational speaker, business management and compliance. He also has experience with various planning and investment systems including eMoney, Naviplan (PPA) and PX. He holds the series 6, 7, 63, 65 and Life/Health licenses, and has earned the Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP®) and Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC®) designations. David has a master's degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary and a bachelor's degree from Northland International University.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Private Client Services Team
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- Financial Planning Business Lead
Erik comes to Northwestern Mutual from a local financial advisory firm where he was the financial planner for two Wealth Management Advisors. Immediately prior, he was the director of a local Northwestern Mutual CFS team with a majority of advisors in the office subscribing to the service. In addition to working with advisors as a financial planner, investment educator and overseeing practice management, he also shared in the responsibilities of compliance oversight. Erik holds Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 licenses, as well as Life/Health and Property & Casualty. Erik is a graduate of UW Whitewater with a major in Finance and a minor in Financial Planning.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Director on the Financial Planning Services Team
Erika is an Assistant Director on the Financial Planning Services Team. She oversees a team of Financial Planning Associates and Business Consultants, focusing on their growth and development as effective consultants for our field.
Erika lives in Caledonia, WI with her husband Steve and 2 boys, James and Luke. They spend as much time outdoors as possible, hiking, fishing and camping.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Management Specialist, Private Client Services
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- Financial Planning Business Consultant
Faith began her career with Northwestern Mutual in 2008, spending the majority of her early NM career in the field. During that time, Faith worked with the FR internship program; full-time training, development and coaching; district office administration; the network office CRC program; direct advisor support contracting, licensing & registration; and was an advisor herself. Faith holds her FINRA Series 6, 63, and 7 securities registrations. She maintains the CLU® designation.
Freddie joined the team in August 2022, bringing with him 22 years of financial services experience, including 19 years at NM. He has served in roles within several NM departments, including financial planning sales support, information technology, and enterprise compliance. As a significant contributor in the company's estate and business planning space, the business planning analysis software, and our underwriting process involving key employee and business valuation, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his current role. He has provided many years of consultation as a deep subject matter expert, best practice thought-leader, traveling field trainer, and phone support resource for personal planning (PPA/PX), estate and business planning (EBPS, BPA), and business retirement markets (401k, SEP, SIMPLE, cash balance plans, etc.). Prior to NM, he served as a securities principal, branch manager for Raymond James. He holds FINRA Series 7, 66, 9, and 10, as well as the CLU® and ChFC®.
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- Vice President - NMWMC Investment Management & Research, Vice President - Mason Street Advisors
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- Portfolio Manager, Equities
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- Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services
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- Senior Director / Senior Portfolio Manager, Equities
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- Member of the Fixed Income Team
- Portfolio Manager
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- Senior Investment Consultant Advisor Recruiting
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- Senior Investment Consultant
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- Executive Vice President, Chief Field Officer
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- Member of the Private Client Services Team
- Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services
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- Director of Operations and Client Service
Laura runs the investment client services division. She is our specialist for all investment services. Laura also assists with team projects and day to day operations. Laura brings knowledge and experience from the financial and banking industries for over 13 years. She is a graduate of California State University of Fresno with a B.S. in Business Administration, Finance Option. She currently holds Series 6, Series 63, and California Life & Health licenses. Laura lives in Katy, Texas with her three children - Nya, Vera, and Royce. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and being in the company of friends and family.
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- Director of Business Analysis and Planning
A graduate of Harvard University with an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, Leslie Widmann works closely with clients and spearheads the practice's marketing operations. She has over 20 years of experience in business leadership and operations and holds Series 7 and Series 63 licenses as well as her California Life & Health License. Leslie first met the Walther team as a client and was so compelled by the thoughtful and creative approach to planning that she joined the team. Originally from Massachusetts, Leslie now lives in the Hayward Hills east of San Francisco with her husband Dan and their daughter Erin. In her free time she enjoys making ice cream, volunteering at Erin's school, and hiking the beautiful Bay Area trails just outside their house.
Job Titles:
- Portfolio Manager Specialist, Fixed Income
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- Senior Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services
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- Member of the Private Client Services Team
- Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services
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- Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services
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- Senior Director, Advisory Investments
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- Member of the Fixed Income Team
- Chief Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income
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- Senior Investment Consultant
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- Member of the Private Client Services Team
- Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services
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- Co - Founder and Private Wealth Advisor
Patrick grew up in Santa Barbara, CA after spending his early childhood in Birmingham, AL. Patrick started his career at Northwestern Mutual in 2010 after graduating from San Francisco State University where he received a BS in Corporate Finance. Passionate about helping busy professionals connect the dots of their financial lives, Patrick delivers comprehensive financial planning and robust wealth management strategies. Patrick also specializes in working with tech employees with stock based compensation. Patrick holds his CFP® certification, and ChFC® designation, along with his series 7, 26, 63, 65, and California Life & Health Licenses. Patrick lives in Walnut Creek, CA with his wife Alexis and is the ultimate #girldad to his three daughters, Charlotte, Chloe, and Colette. When Patrick is not busy running around with the family, he enjoys spending time with his closest friends, staying active, and following his favorite sports teams.
Job Titles:
- Senior Investment Research Analyst, NMWMC Research
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- Financial Planning Business Consultant
Sarah joined Northwestern Mutual and the Full Support team in 2024. Prior to her role as a Financial Planning Business Consultant, she was a Financial Planning Specialist at New York Life. Sarah has obtained a BS degree in entrepreneurship at University of Illinois Chicago, a Certificate in Financial Planning from Northwestern University and is currently working toward an MBA- Finance & Investment Management at University of Iowa. She holds her FINRA Series 7 & 66 securities registrations and CFP® designation.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Large Cap Equity Team
- Associate Portfolio Manager, Equities
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- Member of the Private Client Services Team
- Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services
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- Research Analyst, NMWMC Research
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- Senior Research Analyst, NMWMC Research
Job Titles:
- Financial Planning Business Consultant
Yvette joined Northwestern Mutual and the Full Support team in December 2021. Prior to her role as a Financial Planning Business Consultant, she was a Financial Advisor at UBS and a Senior Financial Planner at Ernst & Young. Yvette has obtained a BS degree in business management from Thomas Edison State University, a Certificate in Financial Planning from Florida State University, and an MBA - Finance at UNC. She holds her FINRA SIE, Series 7, 65, 63, and 24 securities registrations and CFP® designation.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Private Client Services Team
- Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services