Nikki Macdonald

Jacqueline joined the team in early 2025 as an Associate Financial Representative. Her background includes a BSc in Mathematics and an MSc in Actuarial Sciences, providing a strong analytical base.  Previously, Jacqueline honed her skills as a property and casualty Team Leader in Lebanon for eight years. This role instilled in her a keen attention to detail and the ability to effectively address client needs.
 
Jacqueline is known for her diligence and client-centric approach. Her work is guided by honesty, transparency, and integrity. She is committed to ongoing professional development, looking forward to earning additional certificates and designations to enhance her knowledge and contribute to the team's success.

Outside of work, Jacqueline enjoys time with her family, including her husband Aram, and children, Lori and Alek. She loves road trips and daily family walks. Jacqueline is now proud to call Tysons and Virginia "home".

Darby maintains Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, in addition to a Life and Health insurance license. He assists our clients with onboarding, investment operations, and plan development. In addition, he provides support with service items and helps to address our clients’ account-related inquiries. Darby graduated magna cum laude from Bucknell University with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and international relations. He’s a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and an alumnus of the Delta Upsilon fraternity. He lives in Washington, DC. and spends most of his free time running, hiking the region’s many trails, or visiting with family and friends.

Maya has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2020. She holds the Series 6 and 63 examinations and recently earned the CFP® designation earlier this year. As a financial planning specialist, Maya assists with insurance and investment operations, and financial planning development in addition to overseeing our social media and marketing team. Maya graduated from George Mason University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. She currently resides in Clifton, Virginia. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, spending time with her family and friends, and watching reality TV.

Lina Saah is a Financial Planning Intern for the 2025 summer. She is currently pursuing a degree in Business with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Government Contracting at George Mason University. On campus, she is actively involved in Women in Business, as their Vice President of Membership, a community that empowers female students pursuing careers in business. Outside of work and school, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends – and when the weather is nice, you’ll often find her going out to the driving range.