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Michael J. Stahl Jr.

CLU®

Wealth Management Advisor

Mike started his career at Northwestern Mutual in 2008 as a Financial Advisor while attending Loyola University Chicago as a finance and economics major. Since 2017, Michael has also led a team of financial representatives and currently spends time recruiting, mentoring, and developing a team of advisors in addition to caring for and servicing clients.

 

Mike is originally from the Minneapolis area but currently resides in Glen Ellyn, IL where he enjoys spending time with his daughters Riley and Peyton, golfing, and traveling.

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Jamie L Schrad

Director of Operations

Jamie grew up in Minnesota and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Communication from the University of Minnesota. She moved to Chicago in 2008 and joined Mike's team at Northwestern Mutual-Chicago in 2012.

In her spare time, she enjoys trying new restaurants in the city with her friends and husband, attending concerts, and making the occasional trip back to Minnesota to visit family and friends. She also adores her two dogs Letty and Bagel.

As an Associate Financial Representative, Jamie holds an Illinois Life, Accident and Health Insurance License and is Series 6 and 63 licensed. Jamie's role on the team includes:

  • General client service & scheduling
  • Workflow management
  • Insurance applications, underwriting and service
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Vernon Lovegreen

Director of Wealth Management Services

Vernon grew up in Minnesota and has lived in the Midwest his entire life. He  joined Mike’s team in Chicago shortly after graduating from Creighton University. He has always been fascinated by finance and he continues to enjoy learning about the ever-changing financial landscape.

In his spare time, he loves rooting for the Minnesota Vikings and watching football. He grew up playing all kinds of sports and still dabbles in friendly soccer and basketball games whenever he can. Most of his family still lives in Minnesota, so the time he can spend with them at the cabin in Northern Minnesota is a highlight.

Vernon's role on the team includes:

  • Investment account onboarding and maintenance
  • Investment account service
  • Assisting with rollovers and transfers
  • Auditing and preparing client Financial Plans
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Kara Pachut

Director of Insurance Services

Kara grew up in Oregon (she did not grow up in Minnesota!) After attending the University of Maryland, she lived in the DC area until moving to Chicago in 2015.

Kara worked for Northwestern Mutual-Chicago for 9 years before joining Mike’s team.

She enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, college sports and going to concerts. Kara lives in Elgin with her husband Geoff, their dog Oliver and cat Wally.

As Director of Insurance Services, Kara holds an Illinois Life, Accident and Health Insurance License.

Kara's role on the team includes:

  • General client service & scheduling
  • Workflow management
  • Insurance applications, underwriting and service