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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Phoenix office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.

Aaron started with NW Mutual in 2004. After building a strong client base he was asked to become the Managing Director to rebuild the Springfield and Kansas City, MO offices. With his history of achievement he was named the Associate Managing Partner; overseeing all sales, operations, and development for NW Mutual...
Aaron started with NW Mutual in 2004. After building a strong client base he was asked to become the Managing Director to rebuild the Springfield and Kansas City, MO offices. With his history of achievement he was named the Associate Managing Partner; overseeing all sales, operations, and development for NW Mutual offices in Arizona. He currently resides in Paradise Valley.

Armando was born in Orlando, FL, but was raised and has lived in Fort Wayne, IN for the last 25 years. He attended University of Saint Francis, as a student-athlete football player, where he graduated with both his undergraduate degree in sports management as well as his Masters of Business Administration. Armando...
Armando was born in Orlando, FL, but was raised and has lived in Fort Wayne, IN for the last 25 years. He attended University of Saint Francis, as a student-athlete football player, where he graduated with both his undergraduate degree in sports management as well as his Masters of Business Administration. Armando is married to his wonderful wife, Maria and has 3 boys at home, Caleb, Julian and Adrian. Armando loves watching his favorite team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sundays during football season, is an avid golfer, and loves exploring the outdoors in Arizona.
Dan Ceschin is a financial representative operating in Scottsdale, Arizona, who has been in the financial industry for 20 years. Dan was employed by Mass Mutual for the last 8 years as a Marketing Director. Dan had gained 15 years of experience leading New England Securities, Mutual Of Omaha, Mutual Of Omaha Investor...
Dan Ceschin is a financial representative operating in Scottsdale, Arizona, who has been in the financial industry for 20 years. Dan was employed by Mass Mutual for the last 8 years as a Marketing Director. Dan had gained 15 years of experience leading New England Securities, Mutual Of Omaha, Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc, MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mml Investors Services, LLC. Ceschin has his Series 63, Series 65 and Series 66 licenses, qualifying him as both a securities agent and an investment advisor representative. He is registered to serve investors in Arizona. Dan is an avid Packer football fan! He enjoys golfing, hiking, playing with his dogs, and spending quality time with his spouse, Linda, and their three children: Jenna, Audrey and Jake.

Alejandro Arango
Director of Selection
Alejandro leads the firm’s selection process overview with a specific focus on Financial Advisors and the successful integration of their practices into the firm. Alejandro brings an innovative and strategic approach to the selection process and integration that is grounded in the best practices across recruiting,...
Alejandro leads the firm’s selection process overview with a specific focus on Financial Advisors and the successful integration of their practices into the firm. Alejandro brings an innovative and strategic approach to the selection process and integration that is grounded in the best practices across recruiting, business operations, marketing, business development, and client service. Alejandro brings over 20 years of executive experience to his role at Northwestern Mutual, as well as recruiting experience in search agencies, brokerage, and law firms. As a search firm recruiter, Alejandro often worked alongside the firm's leadership and corporate CEOs to identify top talent that aligned with their business and talent management goals. Alejandro recently served as the Recruiting Manager for a Fortune 500 firm where he achieved above-market growth and surpassed diversity and inclusion hiring targets while using the most cutting-edge methods available.

Mache Jenkins
Director of Campus Selection
Mache (short for Mary Rachael) is born and raised in Atlanta, GA. Mache and her husband, Ben, moved to Phoenix in March 2020. Mache studied Broadcast Journalism at the University of Georgia. Her background is in Medical Recruiting and she has a passion for helping people find the right career and thrive. In her...
Mache (short for Mary Rachael) is born and raised in Atlanta, GA. Mache and her husband, Ben, moved to Phoenix in March 2020. Mache studied Broadcast Journalism at the University of Georgia. Her background is in Medical Recruiting and she has a passion for helping people find the right career and thrive. In her spare time she enjoys working out, soaking up the beautiful Arizona weather.

Lindsey Goodman
Contract and License Coordinator
Lindsey joined Northwestern Mutual in June of 2007 as a College Financial Representative in Tucson, AZ office while she attended the University of Arizona. She was a College Financial Representative for 2 years before flipping to a Full-Time Financial Representative contract. As a College Financial Representative,...
Lindsey joined Northwestern Mutual in June of 2007 as a College Financial Representative in Tucson, AZ office while she attended the University of Arizona. She was a College Financial Representative for 2 years before flipping to a Full-Time Financial Representative contract. As a College Financial Representative, she achieved Target 20 twice, qualified for Winter Camp twice and returned to Winter Camp for a 3rd year as a Guest Speaker. As a Full-Time Financial Representative, she achieved Pacesetter First 40 in her first 6 months. In 2010 Lindsey joined the Phoenix Office Team in a Supervision role and is now the Director of Training and Contracting.

Justin is the Managing Director of the new Scottsdale district office. Justin is an industry leader in financial planning, wealth management and insurance advisory services, his mission is to provide holistic planning for his clients, which incorporates all aspects of your personal, professional, and family goals....
Justin is the Managing Director of the new Scottsdale district office. Justin is an industry leader in financial planning, wealth management and insurance advisory services, his mission is to provide holistic planning for his clients, which incorporates all aspects of your personal, professional, and family goals.