Meet the Team

The Greater Orlando community is developing quickly, bursting with opportunity as a prime location to start a family or business, attracting people from many different global backgrounds. The Lake Nona District consists of a diverse team of professionals who represent many perspectives through situational experience and culture.

Clients can trust that the team will weigh many perspectives to move forward with the best strategy regarding their particular situation. As a client, you will be regularly informed on the performance of your portfolio and asked if anything has changed in order to continue making the most optimal decisions. Our team holds “Familia” at the top of our values and, when you trust us to help you reach your goals, you become part of the family.

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Felipe Andres Navarrete

RICP®

Financial Advisor

Felipe resides in Lake Nona with his wife and two children. He graduated UCF with a degree in Finance. Holds his Series 6, 63, 7, and 26. His involvement in the community includes NAHREP, Nemours and the Lake Nona Chamber. He enjoys working with entrepreneurs. "Legacy is very important to me and my clients. I feel like I owe my parents for giving me the opportunity to live in this great country"
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Sebastian Toro

Director of Investments

Sebastian Toro is a UCF graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and has worked with Northwestern Mutual since 2014. He holds the series 6, 63, 7 and 26. 

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Cristina Aleman

Director of Insurance

Cristina Aleman has worked with Northwestern Mutual since 2016. She holds the 215-insurance license as well as her series 6 and 63. Cristina has tremendous passion helping our clients find the best insurance solutions.

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Don Holt

Financial Representative

With over 25 years in the industry, Don enjoys helping our clients make informed decisions toward their goals. He serves as the team's Agency Director of Investment and Planning, responsible for asset allocation, portfolio analysis, and market commentary. He also assists with the overall monitoring and evaluation of securities.

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Angelly Saucedo

Insurance Services

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Vince Gallegos

Planning Manager

My goal is to help everyone I meet live the life they would, if only they knew how.

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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M. Paul Armstrong

CFP®

Wealth Management Advisor

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Steven M Thagard

MBA, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®, CFP®

Wealth Management Advisor

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Luis G Rodriguez

CEO and Founder

Luis Rodriguez was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He is 34 years old. He studied in Santo Domingo in San Gabriel school. Since a very early age, he enjoyed playing baseball, as this became his No.1 passion while growing up. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, spending quality time with his family, friends and traveling for work.
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Drew Walters

CLU®, ChFC®

Estate & Business Planning Specialist

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Eric G Larson

Founder and Principal

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Sindy Canizales Walters

Co-Founder and Partner

Born in Venezuela and raised in Colombia at age of 17 moved to Orlando to attend college; She graduated from UCF with a degree in Business and began her career with NM in 2007. Her main focus is to impact the Hispanic community in Central FL by educating the them on financial planning, how to accumulate assets, and most importantly how to protect and grow what's important to each person.