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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Long Beach office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Daniel Rooney is the leader of Northwestern Mutual Long Beach, committed to building a strong foundation and successful future of the firm. He joined the Northwestern Mutual team after coming from a long line of family financial planners. Both his mother and stepfather spent nearly 40 years as investment advisors...
Daniel Rooney is the leader of Northwestern Mutual Long Beach, committed to building a strong foundation and successful future of the firm. He joined the Northwestern Mutual team after coming from a long line of family financial planners. Both his mother and stepfather spent nearly 40 years as investment advisors for Morgan Stanley. Daniel took the route less traveled to pave his way. After over a decade of success in the medical device industry, he has come back to his family roots to build his own financial strategies firm and be closer to his wife and two girls.
Andrew’s role as the growth and development director is to attract and grow the future of financial advisors at Northwestern Mutual Long Beach. Due to his passion for helping others reach their full potential, he has become a trusted advisor and mentor to numerous individuals seeking to excel in their careers...
Andrew’s role as the growth and development director is to attract and grow the future of financial advisors at Northwestern Mutual Long Beach. Due to his passion for helping others reach their full potential, he has become a trusted advisor and mentor to numerous individuals seeking to excel in their careers as financial advisors.
Dustin Krause
Director of Development
Dustin leads the training and development program for the network’s financial advisors and representatives. His mission is to help others maximize their potential and achieve their definition of success. Dustin is a self-development enthusiast and passionate about transformative leadership.
Elizabeth Gilbert
Director of Marketing
Elizabeth provides support with several marketing initiatives, including event planning and execution, trade association research, community partnership and sponsorship outreach, staff training, and assistance with securing targeted speaking engagements and media relations opportunities. Elizabeth earned her degree...
Elizabeth provides support with several marketing initiatives, including event planning and execution, trade association research, community partnership and sponsorship outreach, staff training, and assistance with securing targeted speaking engagements and media relations opportunities. Elizabeth earned her degree in communications at Pepperdine University.
Michelle Dixon
Director of Operations
Michelle’s role as the Director of Operations is to represent the firm and serve as the right-hand person to the Managing Director. Michelle carries out a dynamic and pivotal role in the expansion and development of the office, plays an integral part in creating the ultimate client and advisor experience, and...
Michelle’s role as the Director of Operations is to represent the firm and serve as the right-hand person to the Managing Director. Michelle carries out a dynamic and pivotal role in the expansion and development of the office, plays an integral part in creating the ultimate client and advisor experience, and works closely with the Managing Director in support of business development and leadership projects.