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Brian Cunningham

Managing Partner

Brian Cunningham began his Northwestern Mutual career in Denver after attending and playing basketball at the University of Colorado at Boulder and graduating from Concordia College in 1987. He found his passion for impacting the community as a Financial Advisor shortly after graduation. That passion for impact took him into many roles in leadership, culminating in becoming Managing Partner in 2002. Brian's greatest joy is introducing people to this career and seeing the impact they have in bringing financial security to individuals, families and businesses. Brian and his wife Laurie have four sons, Dan, Nick, Beau, and Cole.
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Ryan Yoder

CLU®, ChFC®, CLTC®

Managing Director

Ryan joined Northwestern Mutual in September of 1995 after graduating from CSU where he earned a degree in business and was a four-year letter winner and three-year starter for CSU basketball. He is the Managing Director of the Fort Collins office and a wealth management advisor. Ryan and his wife, Erika, have four young children. He is a member of Vineyard Church and enjoys coaching basketball.
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Dina Traskos

CLF®

Chief Growth Officer

Dina joined Northwestern Mutual as an assistant in 1994. Her career path led her through many different titles which allowed her to find her true desire to help others achieve their highest level of success through personal awareness. She believes there is no greater joy in life than helping others become the best versions of themselves. Dina has one daughter, Camille.
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Cole Cunningham

Managing Director

Cole is a Colorado native and graduate of Grand Canyon University where he played Division 1 golf and majored in Finance/Economics. His deep desire to have impact and control his future led him to Northwestern Mutual. As the Managing Director of the DTC office, he gets to realize his dream of helping others live a life of intention for their clients, as well as their own families. Cole is married to Molly and they have two children.
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Douglas Jones

Managing Director

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Kelly Patton

CLF®

Chief Development Officer

Financial Advisor | Mother of Boys | Agent of Fun

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