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Leo Tucker
CLU®, CLF®
Managing Partner
Leo Tucker began his career with Northwestern Mutual 27 years ago. Early in his career, he quickly distinguished himself as a leader with a thriving team as Field Director and Managing Director in Florida. Prior to his tenth year, he accepted a role with Northwestern Mutual's Home Office in Milwaukee as the Assistant...
Leo Tucker began his career with Northwestern Mutual 27 years ago. Early in his career, he quickly distinguished himself as a leader with a thriving team as Field Director and Managing Director in Florida. Prior to his tenth year, he accepted a role with Northwestern Mutual's Home Office in Milwaukee as the Assistant Regional Director, a position that prepares talented candidates for Managing Partner Assignments. In 2003, Tucker was appointed the Managing Partner in Washington DC and in his time with the firm, it has tripled in both size and production. Leo currently serves on the board of The Tiger Woods Foundation, The American College, and the Washington Area Women's Foundation. Leo’s fundraising efforts on behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society led him to receive the 2013 Man of the Year honor for the LLS National Capital Chapter and in 2012, Leo was listed as one of Washington DC’s Top 25 Minority Business Owners.
Scott Butler resides in West Friendship, Maryland, in Western Howard County. Scott graduated from the University of Delaware in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Scott currently serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director, overseeing Northwestern Mutual territory in Southern Maryland....
Scott Butler resides in West Friendship, Maryland, in Western Howard County. Scott graduated from the University of Delaware in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Scott currently serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director, overseeing Northwestern Mutual territory in Southern Maryland. As a Wealth Management Advisor, Scott specializes in wealth accumulation, personal financial planning, retirement distribution, and estate planning. When working with his clients, Scott is most passionate about helping them become crystal clear about their future dreams and then designing strategies and solutions in alignment with those needs. Scott recognizes that there is an abundance of information about financial planning available to his clients and consequently strives to be an expert resource for them.
Kevin Chadwick began his affiliation with Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 1999 before graduating from college the following year and embarking on his career. In 2001, Kevin started dual roles as a financial representative and in leadership as a College Unit Director. In that role, Kevin helped to recruit,...
Kevin Chadwick began his affiliation with Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 1999 before graduating from college the following year and embarking on his career. In 2001, Kevin started dual roles as a financial representative and in leadership as a College Unit Director. In that role, Kevin helped to recruit, build, and develop the office's internship program. After doing that for two years, Kevin became a Unit Director where he helped to recruit and develop full-time representatives to the Texas Financial Group-Dallas. In 2011, Kevin was chosen to be the Managing Director in Austin, TX. There, he led a team of financial professionals who were serving others and making an exponential impact and influence in the Austin area. In 2016, Kevin received the opportunity to make a bigger impact in the Washington D.C. area to be in the same role. Kevin Chadwick now lives in Vienna, VA with his wife Courtney, son Kevin Jr., and daughter Laila.
Originally from the Midwest, I moved to Northern Virginia to grow my business with Northwestern Mutual. My focus is on helping individuals, families and small businesses create strong financial plans to help meet their goals and ensure their future success. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my wife and three...
Originally from the Midwest, I moved to Northern Virginia to grow my business with Northwestern Mutual. My focus is on helping individuals, families and small businesses create strong financial plans to help meet their goals and ensure their future success. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my wife and three kids, cooking, volunteering in the community, and supporting the Green Bay Packers.
Heather is a Managing Director for the DC office of Northwestern Mutual. In this role she is responsible for leading the horizontal growth of the enterprise. Heather creates the systems to enhance, track, and measure the results of recruiting and development of under 5-year financial representatives. Key responsibilities:...
Heather is a Managing Director for the DC office of Northwestern Mutual. In this role she is responsible for leading the horizontal growth of the enterprise. Heather creates the systems to enhance, track, and measure the results of recruiting and development of under 5-year financial representatives. Key responsibilities: Manage horizontal growth – recruiting and selection, leadership development, college marketing, and early productivity.
Kurt Rupprecht is a Wealth Management Advisor and District Director in Northwestern Mutual's Washington, D.C. office. In this role, Kurt is responsible for the development of new financial representatives in Washington, D.C.'s newest district office. Kurt joined Northwestern Mutual in 2004 and quickly rose through...
Kurt Rupprecht is a Wealth Management Advisor and District Director in Northwestern Mutual's Washington, D.C. office. In this role, Kurt is responsible for the development of new financial representatives in Washington, D.C.'s newest district office. Kurt joined Northwestern Mutual in 2004 and quickly rose through the ranks of leadership to Managing Director in 2008. In his personal practice, Kurt focuses on working with a variety of individual professionals and business owners in the DC metro area, helping them efficiently structure their investment and insurance programs to compliment their near and long term objectives. Kurt's credentials include the CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® and CLTC certifications,
Mesa Lewchalermwong
CLF®
Chief Operating Officer
Mesa Lewchalermwong is the Chief Operating Officer for Northwestern Mutual's Washington, D.C. office. She is responsible for developing and executing operational and human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization. She was previously Director of Development...
Mesa Lewchalermwong is the Chief Operating Officer for Northwestern Mutual's Washington, D.C. office. She is responsible for developing and executing operational and human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization. She was previously Director of Development where she coached and developed financial representatives under 2 years in the business. Prior to joining NM-DC in 2009, she was the Associate Director of Client Relations for the Worrell Agency in Charlotte, NC. She holds an active Life and Health License and is a registered investment representative with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. She is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Health Care Management. Mesa lives in Washington, DC and is a board member of the Greater DC Diaper Bank.
Lauren Botcher
WMCP®
Chief Supervision Officer
Lauren Botcher serves as Director of Supervision for the Northwestern Mutual DC offices. Beginning her tenure with Northwestern Mutual in December of 2018, Lauren dedicates her time to ensuring representatives grow their individual practices responsibility and operate in compliance with firm and industry policies....
Lauren Botcher serves as Director of Supervision for the Northwestern Mutual DC offices. Beginning her tenure with Northwestern Mutual in December of 2018, Lauren dedicates her time to ensuring representatives grow their individual practices responsibility and operate in compliance with firm and industry policies. Lauren's approach to supervision strategy and risk management helps shape the culture of compliance in the office. Though she comes to NMDC from Dallas, TX, Lauren shares a hometown with the Northwestern Mutual home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received a degree in finance from Southern Methodist University and worked in corporate and investment banking prior to joining NMDC. In her free time, Lauren enjoys fitness, traveling, and exploring the outdoors with her dog.
Elizabeth Wolf
CLF®
Chief Marketing Officer
Liz Wolf has worked with Northwestern Mutual since 2000. She started as an office manager as well as a Client Relations coordinator in The Hoopis Agency in Chicago. Liz joined Northwestern Mutual's Washington, D.C. office in 2004 and serves as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, she develops network office...
Liz Wolf has worked with Northwestern Mutual since 2000. She started as an office manager as well as a Client Relations coordinator in The Hoopis Agency in Chicago. Liz joined Northwestern Mutual's Washington, D.C. office in 2004 and serves as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, she develops network office strategy and implements local marketing efforts. Liz earned her BA from Villanova University and her CLF designation from The American College. Liz resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and two young children.
Ashley Reed
As the Executive Assistant to Managing Partner Leo Tucker in the Northwestern Mutual DC office; Ashley works behind the scenes to plan firm events, and actively ensures the firms priorities are aligned while collaborating and promoting our culture along with our Executive Leadership team. In 2010, Ashley began...
As the Executive Assistant to Managing Partner Leo Tucker in the Northwestern Mutual DC office; Ashley works behind the scenes to plan firm events, and actively ensures the firms priorities are aligned while collaborating and promoting our culture along with our Executive Leadership team. In 2010, Ashley began her career with a Northwestern Mutual firm based in Dallas before she joined the Northwestern Mutual DC firm in 2012. She served the Agency in a variety of roles related to the firm's growth and development before joining the Executive Leadership Team in 2016. Ashley grew up in the vineyard packed region of Sonoma County, California and she received her undergraduate degree from Sonoma State University. Ashley pursues her passion for the outdoors by competing in triathlons, specifically swimming and maintaining her garden at home in Alexandria, VA with her husband, Morgan.
Megan Benitez
Director of Training and Development
Sean Nack
Chief Financial Officer
