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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. As a full time Financial Representative, he’s earned the Bronze (1988), Silver (1989) and Gold (1990) Awards and also...
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. As a full time Financial Representative, he’s earned the Bronze (1988), Silver (1989) and Gold (1990) Awards and also qualified on various levels of the Star Club and Lives Club. In 1992, Brian entered management as a Field Director and led his office to the Network's #1 ranking in his category during the 1997-98 Awards Year. From there, Brian took over as Managing Director in Boulder and built one of the Company's top district network offices. In 2001, Brian took home the prestigious Managing Director Achievement Award measuring overall excellence within the agency. Brian has recruited and trained Financial Representatives to Pacesetter 40, MDRT, and Forum Level. Brian was selected as Managing Partner in Downtown Denver in 2002. Brian and his wife Laurie have four sons, Dan, Nick, Beau, and Cole.
Armen began college studying civil engineering, but transferred into the Leeds School of Business during his sophomore year after the passing of his father. Looking for direction and purpose in life, he joined Northwestern Mutual's highly acclaimed internship program in 1998. Conversations about planning for the...
Armen began college studying civil engineering, but transferred into the Leeds School of Business during his sophomore year after the passing of his father. Looking for direction and purpose in life, he joined Northwestern Mutual's highly acclaimed internship program in 1998. Conversations about planning for the unforeseen - including protecting the ones you may leave behind, began to influence how he wanted to build his career. Armen graduated with a B.S. in Business, and a double degree in finance and marketing, choosing to continue his career with Northwestern Mutual as a full time financial representative. He currently holds active Series 7, 26, 63, & 66 licenses, a Colorado Life & Health insurance producer’s license, and the CLU® designation from the American College. In 2012, he was appointed as the Managing Director of the Northwestern Mutual Denver Tech Center office.
Many people look back on their lives with regret; not for the things they have done, but for the things they have left undone. They find they are more successful than they thought they would be and saved less than they intended. They find themselves in situations that are more complex and less predictable than...
Many people look back on their lives with regret; not for the things they have done, but for the things they have left undone. They find they are more successful than they thought they would be and saved less than they intended. They find themselves in situations that are more complex and less predictable than they anticipated. That's where our team comes in. Let's start the conversation...
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...
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.
