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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Fairfield County office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Chris joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 2006 and began his career in financial planning with Northwestern Mutual in 2007, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Economics from Lehigh University. He maintains securities Series 6 and 63 registrations and holds his Life, Accident & Health...
Chris joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 2006 and began his career in financial planning with Northwestern Mutual in 2007, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Economics from Lehigh University. He maintains securities Series 6 and 63 registrations and holds his Life, Accident & Health Insurance license. Appointed to Managing Director of the Norwalk, CT, District Office in 2018, Chris is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, focused on providing remarkable client experiences and adding new Financial Representatives who understand the complexities of the financial landscape and craft individualized plans to meet the needs of their clients today and tomorrow. With his recent move to Darien, CT, with his wife, Kelly, and sons Liam and Brodie, Chris looks forward to becoming actively involved in his new community. He enjoys playing golf and participating in triathlons.
Christine Masotta
Director of Operations
Christine joined our team in 2013. Christine is our Director of Operations as well as an Associate Financial Advisor maintaining her Life, Accident & Health certification as well as her Series 6 & 63 registrations. Christine was born and raised in Greenwood Lake, New York. She graduated from Manhattan College...
Christine joined our team in 2013. Christine is our Director of Operations as well as an Associate Financial Advisor maintaining her Life, Accident & Health certification as well as her Series 6 & 63 registrations. Christine was born and raised in Greenwood Lake, New York. She graduated from Manhattan College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Business. When she's not working Christine enjoys working out, traveling, running, and spending time with her husband and family. She currently resides in Weston, CT with her husband Niko, son, Leo and dog, Rosie.
Michelle Lenzi
Director of Recruitment
Michelle joined our team in 2019 after interning in our Park Avenue office in July of 2017. She runs the recruiting effort for both our Internship Program and Full Time Advisor opportunity. Michelle was born and raised in Greenwood Lake, New York. She graduated from the University of Scranton where she earned...
Michelle joined our team in 2019 after interning in our Park Avenue office in July of 2017. She runs the recruiting effort for both our Internship Program and Full Time Advisor opportunity. Michelle was born and raised in Greenwood Lake, New York. She graduated from the University of Scranton where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. When she’s not working, Michelle enjoys travelling and spending time with her friends and family. She currently resides in Stamford, CT with her partner, Jace and their dog Louie.
Austin joined Northwestern Mutual in 2016 as an intern and continued on through the leadership track becoming first a College Unit Director and then Field Director. Austin currently resides in Newtown, CT with his partner Kate.
Mike joined our team in 2019 and currently serves as a Field Director. At the start of his Northwestern Mutual career, he broke our longstanding agency record for most client needs solved within the first 6 months. Mike graduated from Southern Connecticut State University and went on to receive his Master’s...
Mike joined our team in 2019 and currently serves as a Field Director. At the start of his Northwestern Mutual career, he broke our longstanding agency record for most client needs solved within the first 6 months. Mike graduated from Southern Connecticut State University and went on to receive his Master’s from Fairfield University. He currently resides in Trumbull, CT with his wife Lauren and son, Ryan.
Niko joined our team in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Niko graduated from NYU with a bachelors degree in Leadership Management with a concentration in Business Organization. Niko currently resides in Weston, CT with his wife Christine, his son Leo, and dog, Rosie. When he's not working you can find...
Niko joined our team in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Niko graduated from NYU with a bachelors degree in Leadership Management with a concentration in Business Organization. Niko currently resides in Weston, CT with his wife Christine, his son Leo, and dog, Rosie. When he's not working you can find him playing golf, hockey, and spending time with his family.