Putting
people first.
Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Fort Collins office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Ryan grew up on his family’s farm in Topeka, IN. He moved to Fort Collins, CO in 1990 to attend Colorado State University. Upon graduating with a degree in business in 1995, he began his career as a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. In 2004, Ryan became the Managing Director of Northern Colorado/Southern...
Ryan grew up on his family’s farm in Topeka, IN. He moved to Fort Collins, CO in 1990 to attend Colorado State University. Upon graduating with a degree in business in 1995, he began his career as a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. In 2004, Ryan became the Managing Director of Northern Colorado/Southern Wyoming as a part of the Cunningham Financial Group. He served as the President of the NM Managing Directors Association from 2021-2022 and the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Resurrection Christian High School in Loveland, CO. Ryan and his wife Erika have been married since June of 2000. They have four children, Luke, Ty, Macy, and Will. They are members of the Windsor Vineyard Church, where Ryan serves on the church’s Board of Directors. Ryan is a gifted public speaker and has spoken at numerous sports camps, local schools and universities. Ryan’s life mission is “to influence people for eternity, inspiring and equipping them to live a life of significance.”
Haley Stevens
Chief Operating Officer
Haley was born and raised in Murrieta, California. She graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Communication. She moved to Colorado in 2016, and has lived here ever since. Haley joined our team as our recruiter in 2017, became our Director of Development in 2020, and now serves as our offices’...
Haley was born and raised in Murrieta, California. She graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Communication. She moved to Colorado in 2016, and has lived here ever since. Haley joined our team as our recruiter in 2017, became our Director of Development in 2020, and now serves as our offices’ Chief Operating Officer. She oversees Recruiting and Selection, new Financial Advisor Development, our local Internship Program, and our Office Operations for the Northern Colorado/Southern Wyoming District Office. Haley is married to her husband, Nick, who is a CSU alum, and they have two kids, Brady and Blakely. In their free time, they love to travel, golf, BBQ, and hang out with friends and family.
Brian began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a College Financial Rep. Upon graduating from Colorado State with a degree in Finance, he became a Full-Time Financial Representative. Brian works with successful individuals, families, and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals by working...
Brian began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a College Financial Rep. Upon graduating from Colorado State with a degree in Finance, he became a Full-Time Financial Representative. Brian works with successful individuals, families, and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals by working from a detailed financial plan as the basis for recommendations. He specifically works with mature clients on their distribution strategies when nearing or entering retirement. Brian is an avid angler, hunter, Broncos fan, and golfer. He and his wonderful wife Jordan have three beautiful children, Rylee, Lincoln and Gabriel.
Chad McKinney practices in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His office focuses their work with busy professionals, dual income families, and high integrity individuals. He also enjoys his leadership role by helping recruit and facilitate our internship program with like-minded entrepreneurs. As an intern, Chad was the team...
Chad McKinney practices in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His office focuses their work with busy professionals, dual income families, and high integrity individuals. He also enjoys his leadership role by helping recruit and facilitate our internship program with like-minded entrepreneurs. As an intern, Chad was the team captain and earned the Target 20 award. Additionally, he was the runner up in the Mike Gish award his first year as a full-time advisor. He is extremely passionate about helping and coaching clients to achieve their goals personally and professionally, and of course financially. McKinney graduated from the University of Wyoming in December of 2013 with a BS in Business Management and Finance, and now resides in Cheyenne with his wife Anndee and twin boys, Parker and Brady. Chad is an avid archery hunter, fly fisher, and enjoys the beautiful mountains Wyoming has to offer. He is also involved with the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame board.
Jason Hartbauer was born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado. Upon high-school graduation, he went to CSU to study civil engineering. Jason came to Northwestern Mutual as a career changer. He previously managed a Circuit City, and was a project manager in the oil and gas industry. Jason works with successful...
Jason Hartbauer was born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado. Upon high-school graduation, he went to CSU to study civil engineering. Jason came to Northwestern Mutual as a career changer. He previously managed a Circuit City, and was a project manager in the oil and gas industry. Jason works with successful individuals and enjoys helping people become financially secure. Jason enjoys hunting, golf, camping, four-wheeling and basketball. He considers himself a huge Duke, Nuggets and Broncos fan. He and his wife Jessica enjoy living and serving in the beautiful Fort Collins’ community.
Cory Schroeder, wife Taylor, and daughter Martha, call Cheyenne home but have called Wyoming home for much longer. He grew up and graduated high school in Wright, Wyoming and his wife grew up in Torrington, Wyoming. They met while attending the University of Wyoming where she graduated with a Nursing degree and...
Cory Schroeder, wife Taylor, and daughter Martha, call Cheyenne home but have called Wyoming home for much longer. He grew up and graduated high school in Wright, Wyoming and his wife grew up in Torrington, Wyoming. They met while attending the University of Wyoming where she graduated with a Nursing degree and Cory graduated from business school. She is now a Board Certified Doctor of Nursing and he completed his MBA and his Master's in Finance with an emphasis on Financial Planning. They both love the outdoors and enjoy hunting together and both serve in the Wyoming Army National Guard proudly, her as a provider and Cory as a forward observer.
Josh Miller was born and raised in Weld County in Northern Colorado, where he currently lives with his wife Nicole and son Rhett. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Bio-Medical Science from the University of Northern Colorado. Josh started off being a client at Northwestern Mutual at the age of 22 and...
Josh Miller was born and raised in Weld County in Northern Colorado, where he currently lives with his wife Nicole and son Rhett. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Bio-Medical Science from the University of Northern Colorado. Josh started off being a client at Northwestern Mutual at the age of 22 and loved the idea of helping others with their financial planning. In 2018, Josh joined Northwestern Mutual and saw a fantastic opportunity with great people and a great culture. He enjoys getting to know people, thinking outside the box, solving problems, developing friendships, and creating tailor-made solutions for his clients. He plans to open his own office in Greeley in the near future. When he is not at the salvage yard or meeting with clients, he enjoys spending time with family and like many Coloradans in the great outdoors
