Get to know my dedicated team

I take customer service very seriously. So does my staff. Together, we are committed to providing exceptional customer service to all of our clients. If you need to schedule an appointment or request any other service, please let us know. We will respond promptly.

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Melody Mari' Ellis

CLU®, ChFC®

Associate Financial Representative

Email: melody.ellis@nm.com

Direct Line: 904-703-6555

Office Line: 904-598-3571

 

Melody joined Marie's Team as an Associate Financial Representative in January of 2019. Her focus is on building client plans, investment operations and providing our clients with world class service.
Prior to working at Northwestern Mutual, Melody worked in childcare for 14 years. She has an Associates in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration. 


Melody holds her Life/Health license and has also obtained the Series 6, 63 and 65. She has also completed both her CLU® Designation and ChFC® Designation.


When Melody is not working you will find her chasing her daughter (2 yrs old), spending time with her husband and sons, reading, drinking coffee with friends, or running. She recently ran a very hilly half marathon in a beautiful state park in WI. Melody also enjoys international travel and has had the opportunity to visit Amsterdam, Australia, Austria, India and Portugal. 

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Shane Armstrong

Marketing Associate

Email: shane.armstrong1@nm.com

Direct Line: 904-703-9262

 

Shane is an experienced Marketing Associate at Northwestern Mutual, working alongside Marie O’Keefe. With a strong background in life insurance, client relationship management, Shane is committed to providing clients with world class service.

Holding his Life & Health license and Securities Industry Essentials certification, Shane is preparing to obtain additional registrations to further enhance his ability to serve clients with comprehensive financial planning strategies.

Beyond his professional career, Shane is deeply committed to his family and faith. He has been married to his wife, Jori, for seven years, and together they are raising six children under six years old, with their seventh child on the way. As a dedicated husband and father, Shane understands the importance of legacy-building, financial stewardship, and hard work-values he brings into every client relationship.

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Moriah Sherer

Director of Marketing and Communications

Email: moriah.sherer@nm.com

Direct Line: 904-703-2750 

 

Moriah Sherer has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2023, initially working solely under Amy Woodson. Moriah recently joined Marie O'Keefe's team and will be assisting both Financial Representatives. Moriah will handle scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars and email management for Marie.

 

Moriah resides in Jacksonville, FL, and shares a home with her beloved fur baby, Paris. She has traveled the world, including living in Italy for three years and visiting many other countries . This past summer, she completed a 743-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail.

 

In her free time, Moriah enjoys cooking, listening to audiobooks, working out, spending time with her cat, and playing intramural sports. While she does not currently hold any licenses, Moriah is committed to providing exceptional service and support to Marie and Amy’s clients.

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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Kacy Seitz

ChFC®, CLTC®, ChSNC®

Wealth Management Advisor

As a financial advisor who focuses on special needs planning, I provide clear, thorough and well-designed financial plans for special needs families because I am also a special needs parent who understands the importance of long term planning. I form close relationships with each family I serve and help them to regularly update their plan throughout their lifetime.

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Michelle Grippi Baker

CFP®, ChFC®, CASL®, RICP®, ChSNC®

Wealth Management Advisor

"Long-term financial security doesn't happen by chance. Many things in life can have an impact - positive or negative - on your financial well-being. I'm here to help you take control of your future. Together we'll identify your most important goals and dreams, and build and implement a financial plan to help you achieve them." Michelle Grippi Baker

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Paul C Richards

CIMA®

Wealth Management Advisor

I've spent the last 35 years in the Securities Industry operating in both the retail and institutional sides of the business. I've been in Executive Management positions with some of the largest financial institutions in the country. I enjoy bringing my extensive industry experience to my clients of Northwestern Mutual.

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Jeff Mall

CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, RICP®

Wealth Management Advisor

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Thom Wilkinson

ChFC®, RICP®, AEP®, CLU®, CASL®

Wealth Management Advisor

Financial planning requires a commitment of time, yours and mine. I will work to understand your current personal and financial circumstances and your goals for the future. I will work to do more than just determine a planning solution; I will build a strategy that is right for you. Together, we will work to develop a financial plan that balances your short-term needs with your long-term goals.

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Lou Larmoyeux

Financial Advisor

Lou Larmoyeux focuses his efforts assisting successful business owners and professionals with achieving lasting financial security. Lou's areas of expertise include: comprehensive financial planning, estate planning, business risk management, employee and executive benefits and investment strategies.

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Neil Gilmour

Financial Advisor