Get to know my dedicated team
Each of us are committed to providing exceptional service for your financial planning experience.
Megan R Wheelright
Associate Financial Representative
Megan has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2016. She graduated from KVCC with a degree in Business Management. She has over 20 years in customer service and will professionally handle all your insurance-related needs. Megan is our team's Insurance specialist who will guide you through the application, underwriting and policy delivery process.
Ophelia G Smiley
Associate Financial Representative
Ophelia has been with Northwestern Mutual since August 2023 as the marketing professional for our team. Given her excellent customer service skills, she is happy to schedule you for an appointment with your financial advisor.
In her free time, Ophelia enjoys learning and sharing her skills with her community. Additionally, she looks forward to traveling to new places and hiking new trails with her boyfriend, Moe. She is also pursuing a Bachelors in Accounting at Southern New Hampshire University to be a CPA. As a native Hoosier, Ophelia’s goals are building up smaller communities, like her hometown, to become financially successful; working together so we all can be prosperous.
Jordan Palmer
Associate Financial Representative
Jordan started with Northwestern Mutual in February of 2024 as the Client Service Representative for our Team. With over eight years of customer service experience, she will efficiently assist you with any maintenance to your account.
Jordan graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelors in communication and is newly engaged to her fiancé, Brendan. She loves to spend her free time baking, shopping, or visiting friends/family.
LJ Andrade
Investment Operations
LJ has been with Northwestern Mutual since May of 2024, as the Investment Specialist for our Team. His strong desire to grow has aided his journey in the Financial Industry. LJ has developed a dedication to helping clients and his community to be more Financially Educated. In his free time, he likes to go to the gym, listen to music, and go on walks with his wife, Ismary, and two dogs, Khloe and Ela.
Get to know my dedicated 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.
Charles Deric Walker
Financial Advisor
In June 1990, I joined Northwestern Mutual and never looked back! I will work to build a relationship with you based on trust and integrity, always striving to provide you with the same level of ethical service that I would expect. I believe the experience and knowledge I bring to the table when we meet will help ensure you're feeling confident, secure, and satisfied with your financial future.