NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY - Key Persons


Aaron Thill

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services

Adam Christopher Baur

Adam started his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2005. He is a passionate Wealth Management Advisor. He resides in Andover, MA with his beautiful wife Denise, and 3 children; Will, Ella and Brooke.

Aditi Javeri Gokhale

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • Executive Vice President - Chief Strategy Officer, President of Retail Investments and Head of Institutional Investments

Alejandro (Alex) Esquivel

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Management Specialist, Private Client Services

Allan F Koswick

Job Titles:
  • Wealth Management Advisor
A former clinical psychologist and family therapist, Allan has over 30 years of experience delivering financial planning services to affluent individuals and families. The core of his practice is to help people recognize and articulate their most fundamental values, dreams, and goals. Along with his expert team, Allan then designs, implements, and monitors a plan that allows your vision to become a reality.

Ashley Deborah Allen

Job Titles:
  • Practice Manager
Ashley joined our team in November 2021. She is the team's Practice Manager and oversees all client cases. She graduated from Salem State College in 2009 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and worked as Human Resource Manager prior to joining Monument Financial Group. Ashley resides in Hudson, MA and enjoys golfing and spending time with family and friends.

Bonnie Tomczak

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Investment Products, President, Mason Street Advisors

Brian T Ishisaka

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Investment Operations
Brian first joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern while attending Boston University. He graduated in the Spring of 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and and transitioned to the Northwestern Mutual - Boston office's Financial Planning Department as an analyst. In January of 2022, he joined Monument Financial Group to oversee the investment operations. Brian currently holds his Life Accident & Health Insurance Licenses, Series 7, Series 63, and WMCP designation.

Christopher Moser

Job Titles:
  • Investment Consultant

Craig Kasap

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Fixed Income Team

Dan Amiri

Job Titles:
  • Senior Research & Portfolio Analyst, NMWMC Research

Daniel Baumgart

Job Titles:
  • Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services

Daniel J. Adams

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Private Client Services Team
  • Senior Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services

David Andrzejewski

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Private Client Services Team
  • Senior Director / Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services

Douglas H. Peck

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Private Client Services Team
  • Senior Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services

Erjola Borici

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Management Specialist, Private Client Services

Forbes Best-in-State Top

Job Titles:
  • Financial Security Professionals

Garrett D. Aird

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - NMWMC Investment Management & Research, Vice President - Mason Street Advisors

George J Doran Jr

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor
  • Financial Representatives With
George began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 1974, after graduating from Wesleyan College. George has consistently ranked among the top production financial representatives with Northwestern Mutual.

Jack Gorski

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager, Equities

James Michael Boland

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor

Jarodd White

Job Titles:
  • Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services

Jeff Scully

Job Titles:
  • Associate Financial Representative
Jeff first joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern while attending Providence College before graduating with a bachelor's degree in Finance. Upon graduation in 2019 - he joined Monument Financial Group, helping expand outreach to new clientele and maintaining existing relationships for the firm. Jeff holds his Life Accident and Health Insurance Licenses. Jeff resides in Jamaica Plain, MA and spends his free time backpacking or on the beach with friends, family and his dog - Bruce.

Jeffery S. Nelson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Director / Senior Portfolio Manager, Equities

Jenna Koenings

Job Titles:
  • Associate Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Jennifer Stell

Job Titles:
  • Senior Investment Consultant Advisor Recruiting

Jim Murray

Job Titles:
  • Senior Research Analyst, NMWMC Research

John E. (Jeb) Bentley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team

Karissa Zanoni

Job Titles:
  • Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services

Katie Wood

Job Titles:
  • Senior Investment Consultant

Keith Dickerson

Job Titles:
  • Senior Investment Research Analyst, NMWMC Research

Kennedy Jan Wilcox

Job Titles:
  • Director of New Business
Kennedy joined our team in February 2019. She is responsible for new business and in-force service of life, disability, and annuity products. She graduated Cum Laude from St. Lawrence University in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Communications. Kennedy holds her Life Accident and Health Insurance licenses along with her Chartered Life Underwriter designation (CLU®). She resides in Boston, MA, and enjoys being on the water, spending time with family, friends and her dog Loretta.

Lauren Pettersen - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations
Lauren joined the team in 2018 and oversees all business operations. She graduated from Union College in 2013 with a degree in Psychology and has prior experience in Project Management. Lauren holds the Series 6 and Series 63 securities registrations along with MA Life Accident and Health Insurance Licenses. Lauren resides in the Boston area and enjoys spending her time hiking with her two dogs, Bogey and Rosey, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

MacKenzie Schill

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager Specialist, Fixed Income

Marianne Bimber

Job Titles:
  • Insurance Operations Manager
Marianne first joined Northwestern Mutual in 1982 working with various agents and in multiple roles over the years. She joined the Monument Financial team in March 2020. As a team member, she manages the new business underwriting process and is responsible for servicing of existing clients. She graduated from UMass / Harbor Campus with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. Marianne holds her Life, Accident and Health, LTC insurance licenses. Marianne resides in Natick, MA; and in her spare time enjoys travel, theatre, creative projects and spending time with friends

Marisol Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services

Matt Sobocinski

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services

Matthew D. Wilbur

Job Titles:
  • Member of the NMWMC Investment Consultant Team
  • Senior Director, Advisory Investments

Michael A. Helmuth

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Fixed Income Team
  • Chief Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Nicholas Creech

Job Titles:
  • Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services

Peter J. Sauer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Investment Research Analyst, NMWMC Research

Rachel O Lear

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Financial Advisor
Rachel is originally from Glastonbury, CT but moved to Boston to attend Boston University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2016. She has worked at Northwestern Mutual for since 2016 and obtained Life, Health and Accident licenses as well as Series 6, 7 and 63 registrations. In her free time, she loves skiing, playing soccer, and walking dogs.

Ronald Joshi

Job Titles:
  • Director of Investments

Shayla Martin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Large Cap Equity Team
  • Associate Portfolio Manager, Equities

Stefanie Cheske

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services

Steven M. Bruce

Job Titles:
  • Member of the NMWMC Investment Consultant Team

Tony Desrochers

Job Titles:
  • Research Specialist, NMWMC Research

Zach Freudenberg

Job Titles:
  • Associate Portfolio Manager, Private Client Services