Jay Zongolowicz
Wealth Management Advisor|MBA
Professional
Jay Zongolowicz is a dedicated wealth management advisor with Northwestern Mutual and a proud multi-generation native of Hampton Roads. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Engineering from Old Dominion University, as well as an MBA from the College of William and Mary.
Jay's career began with 15 years of engineering, where he specialized in developing polymers and combat systems. His expertise in statistics earned him a reputation as a leader in the field, and he coauthored a patented commercial polymer now widely used in applications ranging from medical devices to floor care.
For nearly two decades, Jay has brought his engineering precision and business acumen to his role at Northwestern Mutual. He is deeply committed to helping his clients achieve their financial goals through thoughtful problem-solving and tireless dedication. Jay has been a steadfast partner to his clients, offering support through both their brightest moments and their most challenging times. His unwavering integrity and exceptional service have earned him the respect and gratitude of both clients and colleagues alike. Jay's true passion lies in helping others succeed, and he continually seeks to expand his practice to better serve those who rely on his guidance.
Outside of the office, Jay cherishes time with his family. His daughter is pursuing a degree in personal financial planning at Old Dominion University, and his son is a recent graduate of the Entrepreneurship and Business Academy at Kempsville High School. Jay embraces his role as a supportive and devoted father, finding joy in encouraging his children's ambitions and celebrating their achievements.
Lending a hand in my community.
As part of Northwestern Mutual, I'm proud to help accelerate the search for better childhood cancer treatments while supporting families undergoing treatment, and survivors from late effects. Here are some of the organizations we partner with:
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (ALSF)
ALSF funds cancer research, raises awareness, and supports the families of children with cancer. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual, its employees, and financial professionals like me have donated more than $20 million to support ALSF and fund over 400,000 research hours.
Beads of Courage
Beads of Courage is an art-in-medicine program that helps kids with cancer tell their unique treatment story through colorful beads that are symbols of their courage.
Here are my areas of expertise
Financial Planning
Insurance Protection Strategies
Life Insurance Strategies
Retirement Planning & Income Strategies
Education Planning & Funding
Disability Planning
Multigenerational Planning
Estate Planning
How Northwestern Mutual helps you live the life you want.
When people feel better about their money, good things happen—they become more confident and feel more secure. For more than 160 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped people achieve the financial flexibility they need to live more and worry less.
Being a mutual company means Northwestern Mutual reports to its clients, not Wall Street. They don't believe in chasing fads or taking undue risk for short-term gains. Instead, they take a long-term approach—both in the way we help people plan to reach their goals, and in the way they do business. This has served their clients (and mine) well through all kinds of economic ups and downs, including wars, recessions, even the recent pandemic.
It's why I'm happy to be part of a company that's in it for the long-haul and prioritizes clients over profit.
