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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the La Jolla office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Garrett T Bleakley, Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual in La Jolla, has been providing financial solutions for over 17 years. Garrett started with Northwestern Mutual in 2001 as a College Intern. In 2011, Garrett opened the La Jolla office and became Managing Director. Under his leadership, Northwestern...
Garrett T Bleakley, Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual in La Jolla, has been providing financial solutions for over 17 years. Garrett started with Northwestern Mutual in 2001 as a College Intern. In 2011, Garrett opened the La Jolla office and became Managing Director. Under his leadership, Northwestern Mutual in La Jolla has been the leader in their category nationally numerous times. He is focused on growing the organization and developing both existing and new Financial Advisors entering the business. Garrett received his Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Economics from The University of Colorado-Boulder and later continued his education to earn his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designations. Garrett and his wife live in La Jolla with their sons, Tucker, Luke and Grant. Outside of work Garrett enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and playing sports.
Alex Chrisman
Director of Development
As the Director of Development for Northwestern Mutual in La Jolla, Alex specializes in coaching and guiding advisors to achieve optimal success as they launch and build their financial planning practice with Northwestern Mutual. She is passionate about helping individuals cultivate an increased self-awareness,...
As the Director of Development for Northwestern Mutual in La Jolla, Alex specializes in coaching and guiding advisors to achieve optimal success as they launch and build their financial planning practice with Northwestern Mutual. She is passionate about helping individuals cultivate an increased self-awareness, realize their goals and reach their highest potential. Alex plays a key role on the leadership team in the conception and execution of education and coaching that enhance advisors' career development. Alex graduated from San Diego State University in 2015 and first started working for Northwestern Mutual as a college intern in 2014. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
LaMar inspires professionals and business owners to take action on building their best financial picture. He will take the time to understand your needs and desires to lay out a road map to your most amazing future.
Meghan Winners
Director of Talent Strategy
Meghan Winners joined us in 2019 and is working as our Talent Acquisition Specialist. She is originally from Huntington Beach, CA and graduated from Chico State in 2016. Meghan's background is in staffing specializing in finance and accounting. She leads all recruiting initiatives for the firm to attract and retain...
Meghan Winners joined us in 2019 and is working as our Talent Acquisition Specialist. She is originally from Huntington Beach, CA and graduated from Chico State in 2016. Meghan's background is in staffing specializing in finance and accounting. She leads all recruiting initiatives for the firm to attract and retain talent from a variety of industries. As a member of the Leadership Team, Meghan works alongside our financial advisors to identify and selectively source the right individuals to join the firm.
Kelly Thede
Chief of Staff
Joel Fletcher
CPA
Chief Financial Officer