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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Colorado Springs office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Kevin Kaveney
Managing Partner
Kevin Kaveney serves as the Managing Partner leading the growth, development, recruitment and operations for Northwestern Mutual Colorado Springs. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Kevin graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1996 and was awarded a commission as a Second Lieutenant...
Kevin Kaveney serves as the Managing Partner leading the growth, development, recruitment and operations for Northwestern Mutual Colorado Springs. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Kevin graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1996 and was awarded a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Armor Branch. In 2001, Kevin began his career as a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual. He was activated just six months later by the Colorado National Guard in the wake of 9/11 and served in Korea. After returning from military duty, Kevin continued his career with Northwestern Mutual as Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Partner. Kevin and his wife Carrie live in Colorado Springs with their two sons, Conor and Carson. A proud supporter of his community and the US military and their families, Kevin serves on the boards of Citizen Soldier Connection, Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and YMCA Colorado Springs.
Noah Botkin is the Managing Director of the district office, Colorado Springs Northgate. Noah also leads The Botkin Financial Group; his personal wealth management advisory practice. As Managing Director, Noah is actively involved in the recruitment and training and development of new financial representatives...
Noah Botkin is the Managing Director of the district office, Colorado Springs Northgate. Noah also leads The Botkin Financial Group; his personal wealth management advisory practice. As Managing Director, Noah is actively involved in the recruitment and training and development of new financial representatives to Northwestern Mutual. Noah first became a Northwestern Mutual client back in 2006 and was so impressed with the company's values and culture, that he started his own practice in 2010. He believes that having experienced everything from the client's point of view, he is better equipped to communicate with his clients today and help them plan for their most amazing future. Originally from St. Louis, MO and a graduate of the University of Missouri, Noah lives in Colorado Springs with his wife Candace, three daughters (Kennedy, Everly, Campbell) and son (Bo). Noah enjoys spending time in the Rocky Mountains camping, archery hunting, fly fishing and golfing.
Chelsea Wallace
Chief Operating Officer
Chelsea Wallace is the Chief Operating Officer for Northwestern Mutual Colorado Springs. In her role, Chelsea oversees operations management for the Northwestern Mutual Colorado Springs network office, and district and field offices. She also leads the network’s recruitment efforts. The daughter of a Navy Fighter...
Chelsea Wallace is the Chief Operating Officer for Northwestern Mutual Colorado Springs. In her role, Chelsea oversees operations management for the Northwestern Mutual Colorado Springs network office, and district and field offices. She also leads the network’s recruitment efforts. The daughter of a Navy Fighter Pilot, Chelsea graduated from the University of Idaho and moved to Colorado Springs for an internship opportunity to find and work for a values-driven company. In her 11 years with Northwestern Mutual and with the support of her team, Chelsea has proudly been a part of the #1 Recruiting Office in the Western Region and #1 District Office in the country. Her passion for helping people connect to their life’s work reaches beyond her role as COO of Northwestern Mutual Colorado Springs. Chelsea is on the board of the UCCS Employer Advisor Committee and a member of the CSU-Pueblo Career Center Advisory Board, Winter Knight Club. She and her husband Glenn have two children.
Nick Cosentino
MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Nick Cosentino serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Northwestern Mutual Colorado Springs. In his role, Nick is responsible for the financial operations of Northwestern Mutual Colorado Springs. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, Nick worked as a management consultant supporting ConocoPhillips Alaska and...
Nick Cosentino serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Northwestern Mutual Colorado Springs. In his role, Nick is responsible for the financial operations of Northwestern Mutual Colorado Springs. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, Nick worked as a management consultant supporting ConocoPhillips Alaska and worked for several years in Corporate Finance at Delta Air Lines headquarters. Nick earned his MBA from the University of South Carolina. A finance graduate of Loyola University Maryland, Nick lives in Colorado Springs with his three young children, and they enjoy playing sports and hiking in the woods.
Kristi Richardson
Director of Training and Development
Kristi Richardson serves as the Director of Training and Development for the Colorado Springs network office and is on the Executive Leadership Team. She has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2014. Kristi is committed to the growth and development of new advisors and is energized by forming relationships and...
Kristi Richardson serves as the Director of Training and Development for the Colorado Springs network office and is on the Executive Leadership Team. She has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2014. Kristi is committed to the growth and development of new advisors and is energized by forming relationships and coaching new Financial Representatives to achieve their highest potential. Kristi is a graduate of Kansas State University and has called Colorado home since 2008. She lives with her husband, Scott and their two young children, Graeme and Greta. They enjoy a variety of outdoor Colorado activities as a family.
Virmania Fabal-Josetti
Office Manager
Virmania, born and raised in the Dominican Republic, moved to the United States in 2011. She joined Northwestern Mutual in 2017 as the Office Manager for Kevin Kaveney’s Team. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Universidad Tecnologica de Santiago (UTESA) in the Dominican Republic....
Virmania, born and raised in the Dominican Republic, moved to the United States in 2011. She joined Northwestern Mutual in 2017 as the Office Manager for Kevin Kaveney’s Team. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Universidad Tecnologica de Santiago (UTESA) in the Dominican Republic. In her spare time, she loves to do interior decorations, hiking, and also enjoys spending time with her husband, Neuris and her two boys, John and Josiah.
Jacob Scoggin is the Managing Director for Grand Junction and is originally from Decatur, Mississippi. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2015 and served 5 years as an Army Engineer officer for before beginning his career at Northwestern Mutual. His hobbies include fishing, watching...
Jacob Scoggin is the Managing Director for Grand Junction and is originally from Decatur, Mississippi. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2015 and served 5 years as an Army Engineer officer for before beginning his career at Northwestern Mutual. His hobbies include fishing, watching football, comic book collecting, and spending time with his beautiful fiancé, Sandy. Jacob takes great pride in comprehensive financial planning and building lifelong relationships with clients.
Harrison Hunter is passionate about impacting and improving the lives of others. This is reflected both in his commitment to the clients he serves in his own practice as well as the commitment he brings as the Growth and Development Director for the Colorado Springs internship program. Harrison graduated from...
Harrison Hunter is passionate about impacting and improving the lives of others. This is reflected both in his commitment to the clients he serves in his own practice as well as the commitment he brings as the Growth and Development Director for the Colorado Springs internship program. Harrison graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder as an economics major and went on to receive his MBA from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and became. Harrison began his Northwestern Mutual career as a College Intern while completing his MBA. Harrison is a Colorado native and still coaches high school football at his old high school and serves on several boards in Colorado Springs.
Scott Richardson joined Northwestern Mutual in 2019 and is the College Unit Director for the Colorado Spring Northgate office. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Scott spent 12 years working in collegiate and professional football. Scott transitioned to a career as a Financial Advisor with a strong desire...
Scott Richardson joined Northwestern Mutual in 2019 and is the College Unit Director for the Colorado Spring Northgate office. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Scott spent 12 years working in collegiate and professional football. Scott transitioned to a career as a Financial Advisor with a strong desire to help others discover what is possible, create a road map for success and achieve their financial goals. Scott’s clientele ranges from military officers, families and young medical professionals. He and his wife Kristi are originally from Kansas and have two children, Graeme and Greta Jane.
Patrick "Sully" Sullivan was born in Colorado Springs but lived as brat and in the Army for 44 years. Sully attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and was an Army communications officer for 22 years and now resides in Aurora, CO. Interests and hobbies include, but are not limited to, jumping out of perfectly...
Patrick "Sully" Sullivan was born in Colorado Springs but lived as brat and in the Army for 44 years. Sully attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and was an Army communications officer for 22 years and now resides in Aurora, CO. Interests and hobbies include, but are not limited to, jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, going 100ft under the sea, spending time with his daughters, working on computers, cooking Korean BBQ, seeing new places and overall, just enjoying life.
Alyson was born and raised in Grand Junction and Palisade, Colorado. A graduate of Palisade High School and Lewis University, she started with Northwestern Mutual as an intern in the Chicagoland area. Alyson is an avid golfer and played golf through college on the Lewis University Women's Golf Team. She leads...
Alyson was born and raised in Grand Junction and Palisade, Colorado. A graduate of Palisade High School and Lewis University, she started with Northwestern Mutual as an intern in the Chicagoland area. Alyson is an avid golfer and played golf through college on the Lewis University Women's Golf Team. She leads the NM - Grand Junction internship program and is devoted to giving back to the community she knows and loves so dearly.
Aaron and his family live in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born in Boulder and has lived in Pueblo since the second grade until moving to New York for College. He attended Queens College where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He fell in love with the insurance industry while selling life insurance part-time...
Aaron and his family live in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born in Boulder and has lived in Pueblo since the second grade until moving to New York for College. He attended Queens College where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He fell in love with the insurance industry while selling life insurance part-time on the weekends and has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2020.
Jonathan is a financial advisor and Growth & Development Director. He and husband Daniel are originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin. They moved to the Springs in March of 2019 when Daniel got a job as the retreat director at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp (close to Kevin’s Ranch!). Jonathan attended Viterbo University,...
Jonathan is a financial advisor and Growth & Development Director. He and husband Daniel are originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin. They moved to the Springs in March of 2019 when Daniel got a job as the retreat director at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp (close to Kevin’s Ranch!). Jonathan attended Viterbo University, a small liberal arts school in La Crosse for Business and Environmental Science. Jonny's team is passionate about helping clients meet their financial planning goals. His expertise is working with queer/LGBTQIA+ professionals, business owners, and young families. Outside of work, Jonny loves to ski, hike, and travel.
James, originally from southern Wisconsin, moved to Colorado in the summer of 2020. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2019. When he’s not golfing or in the office, James is likely out fishing, hunting, or discovering new hiking trails and visiting local breweries with his...
James, originally from southern Wisconsin, moved to Colorado in the summer of 2020. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2019. When he’s not golfing or in the office, James is likely out fishing, hunting, or discovering new hiking trails and visiting local breweries with his fiancé, Kelli and their dog, Indie.
John was born and raised in Long Island, NY. Upon graduating High School John joined the U.S. Army as an Infantryman assigned to the 25th Infantry Division. After 5 years John volunteered and was selected to become a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant with the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). While serving...
John was born and raised in Long Island, NY. Upon graduating High School John joined the U.S. Army as an Infantryman assigned to the 25th Infantry Division. After 5 years John volunteered and was selected to become a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant with the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). While serving on active-duty John earned a degree from Fayetteville Technical Community College. After retiring from the military, John opened Steady Hands Painting, a commercial and residential painting company which he operated for 5 years. He then joined Northwestern Mutual in 2021 and has been helping solve financial uncertainty for transitioning military veterans and their families since.
Ben is originally from Westminster, Maryland, and has also had the opportunity to live in Hawaii and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for past two and a half years before coming to Colorado Springs in January of 2020. Ben received his bachelor’s degree from Stevenson University and earned an MBA from Coastal Carolina...
Ben is originally from Westminster, Maryland, and has also had the opportunity to live in Hawaii and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for past two and a half years before coming to Colorado Springs in January of 2020. Ben received his bachelor’s degree from Stevenson University and earned an MBA from Coastal Carolina University. Ben served in the Military as an Infantry Officer in the Army. He enjoys playing golf, hiking, and music.
Alex joined the financial services industry in 2019, following a 7-year career in the United States Air Force, where he attained the rank of Captain. As a former logistics officer, Alex understands the challenges and opportunities associated with life in the military. He has a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences...
Alex joined the financial services industry in 2019, following a 7-year career in the United States Air Force, where he attained the rank of Captain. As a former logistics officer, Alex understands the challenges and opportunities associated with life in the military. He has a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from United States Air Force Academy and a master’s degree in Business Analytics from Grand Canyon University. Alex and his wife, Kayla, moved to Colorado Springs in 2021 and they have two young boys. In his spare time, Alex enjoys golf, playing soccer, and woodworking.
Kelli Klitzke
Director of Marketing
Kelli is originally from a small town in Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, where she studied Exercise Science. She leads marketing and full-time growth initiatives in the Network and satellite offices, and collaborates with development efforts to bring in the highest caliber individuals...
Kelli is originally from a small town in Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, where she studied Exercise Science. She leads marketing and full-time growth initiatives in the Network and satellite offices, and collaborates with development efforts to bring in the highest caliber individuals to Northwestern Mutual Greater Colorado Springs. She and her team work diligently alongside top financial advisors to both attract and develop top talent from a variety of industries and service backgrounds including military, banking, athletic careers, law enforcement, hospitality, and much more. Kelli also enjoys helping plan events, being engaged with the community, and enjoying all Colorado has to offer!
Jasmine Rascon
Contract, License and Registration Coordinator
Jasmine wears several hats in our office - including onboarding all new team-members to our Colorado Network, as well as running our College Financial Representative Internship program. A Colorado native, she attended Colorado State University Pueblo where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science...
Jasmine wears several hats in our office - including onboarding all new team-members to our Colorado Network, as well as running our College Financial Representative Internship program. A Colorado native, she attended Colorado State University Pueblo where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish. She also additionally studied homeland security and is certified in emergency management through the United States Department of Homeland Security. In her spare time, s he enjoys spending quality time with her daughter.
Carter Terry
Recruiter
Carter assists in leading full-time recruitment efforts for all of our network, district, and satellite offices. She graduated from the University of Alabama where she studied News Media and English. Carter grew up in the military, so she doesn't know where to call home, but she has lived in California, Japan,...
Carter assists in leading full-time recruitment efforts for all of our network, district, and satellite offices. She graduated from the University of Alabama where she studied News Media and English. Carter grew up in the military, so she doesn't know where to call home, but she has lived in California, Japan, Rhode Island, Italy, Alabama, and Colorado. Carter’s hobbies include hiking, swimming, reading, and playing outside with her puppy.