Get to know your dedicated team
Our team shares a commitment to excellence in serving the specific needs of our clients. We all are here to enable you to maintain your peace of mind in the complex world we live in.
Stephan Mark Brandl Jr
CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®
Director of Planning
Steve is a Colorado native, born in Pueblo and grew up in Loveland. He attended Colorado State University where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2004 and eventually his Master’s in Engineering in Systems Engineering. After completing his Bachelor’s degree, he started his engineering career working in development and application of alternative fuel systems for industrial equipment and trucks and busses. In late 2016 he made the decision to leave his engineering career and start a career as a financial advisor. Steve enjoys working with his clients to educate and promote financial wellness. Steve’s analytical background and system development experience translated well into financial planning to help his client build strategies to achieve financial security.
In Steve's free time he enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and 2 daughters. He and his family enjoy traveling, camping, spending time with friends and family.
Josh Groetken
ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®
Director of Operations
Josh is a Colorado native, born in Boulder and raised in the small town of Brighton. He attended the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado in Boulder where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance & Accounting. During his last year in undergrad, Josh accepted an internship position with Northwestern Mutual as a College Financial Representative, sparking his interest to dive deeper into the world of comprehensive financial planning.
He loves being able to stay close to his family and friends, while having the ability to simultaneously impact the lives of people across the country. Josh focuses on constructing holistic plans as a road map to help give client's peace of mind as they approach retirement.
Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with friends & family, and taking advantage of all that colorful Colorado has to offer. Additionally, he loves to travel and experience new places, people, and culture.
Kyrie Ann Blaney
Insurance Operations
As a wife and mother who has started her own business before, I understand the complications it puts into building a financial plan. I specialize in assisting female entrepreneurs and their families reach each of their personal, business and financial goals. I also work with young professionals, and dual working families. I would love to be able to get to know you today! Give me a call!Advisor Team
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.
Justin D. Halverson
ChFC®, RICP®
Wealth Management Advisor
Justin was born and raised in Iowa in a small farming community. He attended Mount Mercy College where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/HR Management. He moved to Denver in 2011 because of his fascination with the outdoors and to be able to spend his time in the mountains. He moved into a role with Northwestern Mutual in 2015 to have a greater impact on the lives of the clients he serves.
His focus is on retirement income, education, Estate and business planning. His Mission is to help empower his clients to realize what is possible and give them the accountability to pursue and achieve their goals.
Outside of work Justin spends his time with family, golfing, skiing, hiking 14,000 ft peaks, camping, fly fishing and the occasional brewery with friends. Justin and his wife Sarah live in Northern Colorado and have two girls, Madelyn and Eastyn.
Matthew T Stewart
CFP®
Wealth Management Advisor
Matt joined Northwestern Mutual in 2012. He focuses on comprehensive financial planning; including, wealth management, retirement income, estate and business planning. His mission is to curiously listen so he can compassionately serve. He earned a CFP® designation in 2021. Matt continues to focus on education to provide the best value to the people who trust him with their planning.