Get to know my dedicated team

My incredible team consists of Tracie, Lucas, Connor, Craig, Justin, and Laura. With their unwavering assistance, our team is able to confidently deliver a high class financial planning experience for our clients.

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Tracie L Mindel

Operations Associate

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Lucas Cleary

Planning Operations Specialist

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Connor Joseph Curtis

Planning Associate

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Craig Thomas Lambeseder

Investment Operations

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Justin Adam Krause

Investment Associate

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Laura Vanden Heuvel

Scheduler

Network of Specialists

Through Northwestern Mutual, I have access to a Network of Specialists. We help each other, share ideas and common values, and leverage each other's talents to help you achieve your personal dream of financial security.

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Travis Scott Kempf

Managing Director

I have been with Northwestern Mutual since 2008 and am a graduate from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point with a Degree in Business. I assist personal clients as well as businesses to achieve their goals through a strategic comprehensive planning process. I enjoy playing and watching all sports. My wife, Gina, and I have 3 children and live in Custer, Wisconsin.

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Daniel Robert Zak

CFP®

Managing Director

I have been practicing as a Wealth Management Advisor since 2013. I specialize in retirement distribution planning and maintain close relationships with local CPAs and law firms in order to cover all bases of a clients financial position. I let math dictate my recommendations and trust guide my relationships.

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Daniel G. Kroiss

CLTC®

Financial Advisor