RYAN SCHMITT - Key Persons


Alexander Paul Seward

Job Titles:
  • Director of Investments and Operations
Alex began his career in the financial planning industry in 2013 while attending the University of Evansville. He graduated with dual degrees in accounting and economics and continued his education by becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner. Alex is currently a Level II Candidate in the CFA Program, allowing him to obtain a deeper understanding of the financial markets and portfolio construction. He oversees trade operations and helps to develop and maintain the team's investment strategy and tools. Alex lives on the North Side of Evansville with his wife Taylor. They enjoy spending time outdoors, cooking, traveling, and cheering for the UE Aces and Ohio State Buckeyes.

Andrew J Fallwell

Job Titles:
  • Director of Wealth Management Services
Andrew leads our advisory investment strategy and complex planning issues for clients. In addition, he serves in an advising capacity for many of our clients. He previously worked for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, regulating nationally chartered banks with a team of examiners. Andrew graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®). Andrew is married to his wife Kerra and they have one son, Eli. He is very involved with his church and is a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Daniel F Grimm III

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor
  • Partner
  • Partner and Wealth Management Advisor
  • WORK and EDUCATION
Dan Grimm's career at Northwestern Mutual began in 1987 when he participated in the College Intern Program while he was a student at Purdue University. After graduating from Purdue in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management, Dan began his full-time career at Northwestern Mutual. Dan believes in the value of education and professional development and has earned the following designations: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP®), and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®). He is a founding partner at GSG Wealth Management along with Dan Grimm Jr and Ryan Schmitt. The team at GSG Wealth Management focuses on a planning relationship with their clients. Daniel's primary focus is on the design and implementation of efficient wealth accumulation/protection, investment management, and estate planning. PERSONAL Dan and his wife, Ellen, have been married for over 31 years and have 5 children: Daniel (Ellie), John (Allie), Xavier, Mary Beth (David) and Anne. They also have 2 grandchildren. Dan has served on the board of the Evansville Rescue Mission for over 20 years, the board of GATHER Network for over 10 years and is very active in his church, Family Bible Church. He is a founding partner at GSG Wealth Management, along with Dan Grimm Jr. and Daniel Grimm III. The team at GSG Wealth Management focuses on a planning relationship with their clients. Ryan's primary focus is on the design and implementation of comprehensive retirement income distribution, investment management, and estate planning. Dan F Grimm Jr, Daniel F Grimm III, Ryan Joseph Schmitt, Andrew James Fallwell, John Matthew Grimm, Maurice Wayne Hall and Alexander Paul Seward use GSG Wealth Management as a marketing name for doing business as representatives of Northwestern Mutual. GSG Wealth Management is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, insurance agency or federal savings bank. Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (NM) (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Dan F Grimm Jr, Daniel F Grimm III, Ryan Joseph Schmitt, Andrew James Fallwell, John Matthew Grimm, Maurice Wayne Hall and Alexander Paul Seward provide investment advisory services as Advisors of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC), Milwaukee, WI, a subsidiary of NM and federal savings bank. Dan F Grimm Jr, Daniel F Grimm III, Ryan Joseph Schmitt, John Matthew Grimm and Maurice Wayne Hall are Agents of Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, (long-term care insurance) a subsidiary of NM. Dan F Grimm Jr, Daniel F Grimm III, Ryan Joseph Schmitt, Andrew James Fallwell, John Matthew Grimm, Maurice Wayne Hall and Alexander Paul Seward provide investment brokerage services as Registered Representatives of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS), a subsidiary of NM, registered investment adviser, broker-dealer and member FINRA (finra.org) and SIPC (sipc.org). Dan F Grimm Jr, Daniel F Grimm III, Ryan Joseph Schmitt, Andrew James Fallwell, John Matthew Grimm, Maurice Wayne Hall and Alexander Paul Seward are Insurance Agents of NM. , Daniel F Grimm III, Ryan Joseph Schmitt, Andrew James Fallwell, John Matthew Grimm, Maurice Wayne Hall and Alexander Paul Seward are primarily licensed in IN and may be licensed in other states.

Drew Bradley

Job Titles:
  • Investment Operations Associate
Drew Bradley joined GSG Wealth Management at the start of 2023 as an Investment Operations Associate. Prior to working with GSG, he graduated from the University of Evansville with dual degrees in Mathematics and Physics. Drew also has 15+ years of experience in the financial sector, most recently working in the trust department of a large bank. Now, he spends most of his time at work assisting clients with opening accounts, making buys and sells, and doing all things investment operations. Drew lives with his wife, Stephanie, and daughters Alyssa, Lauren, and Zoey, in a home in Warrick County built by his grandfather. Drew has a reputation around the office as an avid comic book collector and historian.

Ellen M Grimm

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
  • Co - Founder of GSG Wealth Management
Ellen's career at Northwestern Mutual began in 1989 when her husband, and co-founder of GSG Wealth Management, Dan started in the business. She has helped Dan and the team with special projects and office management. Ellen graduated from Purdue in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Ellen and Dan, have been married for over 32 years and have 5 children: Daniel (Ellie), John (Allie), Xavier, Mary Beth (David) and Anne. They also have 2 grandchildren.

John M. Grimm

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Financial Advisor

Joshua Michael Smith - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations
Josh began his career with Northwestern Mutual in the summer of 2021. He oversees insurance operations and is life & health insurance licensed. Josh also assists the team with investment operations as well as creating financial plans for clients. He resides on the east side of Evansville and grew up in the surrounding area. Josh has been an assistant boy's high school basketball coach for 7 years and is currently coaching at Evansville Reitz Memorial High School. He enjoys sports, especially basketball, golf, & soccer.

Lisa Dagley

Job Titles:
  • Associate Financial Representative
Lisa Dagley joined our team in 2023 as an Associate Financial Representative. She specifically helps our advising team with insurance operations and crafting personalized financial plans for our clients. Lisa is Life and Health Insurance Licensed and has previous valuable experience in wealth management, real estate, and serving in the United States Marine Corps. Lisa loves spending time with her daughter Isla, doing volunteer work, and passing time in the outdoors.

Mandy Newton

Job Titles:
  • Investment Operations Associate
  • Representative of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services
Mandy began her career with Northwestern Mutual in 1998 and joined our team as the Director of Investment Operations in 2005. Her primary focus is new account opening, transitioning of accounts, trading investment company products for our clients, and account maintenance. Mandy is a Registered Representative of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC maintaining her securities Series 6 and 63 registrations. Mandy and her husband Marc reside in Newburgh with their son and daughter, Devin and Kiley. They enjoy spending time as a family doing outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and ATV riding.

Matthew C. Mills

Job Titles:
  • Practice Manager
  • Director at the YMCA
Matt joined our team as the Practice Manager in summer 2022. At GSG Wealth Management, he is helping lead our project management, human resources, and operations areas. Prior to joining our team, Matt graduated from Purdue with a degree in Business Management in 2017 and spent five years working in the non-profit sector as a director at the YMCA. Matt and his wife, Alyssa, have two young sons, Judah and Elliott. Matt enjoys spending time with his family, spending time outside, and being involved at his church.

Ryan J. Schmitt

Job Titles:
  • Wealth Management Advisor

Ryan J. Schmitt WMCP

Job Titles:
  • Wealth Management Advisor

Stephanie Land

Job Titles:
  • Associate With GSG Wealth Management
  • Investment Operations Associate
Stephanie Land started her career as an Investment Operations Associate with GSG Wealth Management in 2022. Prior to coming to GSG, Stephanie gained 20+ years of experience working in the financial sector, including 8 years in wealth management. On our team, Stephanie completes buys and sells, account opening, account maintenance, and other investment related responsibilities. Stephanie and her husband James have two children, Brooklyn and Tyler. Stephanie loves watching her kids participate in their favorite sports and she stays busy volunteering with the different teams.

Wayne Hall

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Financial Advisor
Wayne first entered the financial services industry in 1990 after graduating with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana. A series of opportunities lead him on a path to helping manage a locally owned multimillion dollar business for the next 18 years. In 2009, Wayne decided it was time to return to a career in financial planning. In 2013, Wayne accepted an opportunity to join Ryan's team as an Associate Financial Advisor and has been serving our team's clients ever since. In his spare time, Wayne can be found playing music, playing golf, working on home remodel projects, and enjoying good conversation with great people.