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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Fort Myers office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Jesse is the Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual in Fort Myers, FL. He is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University. Jesse started his career with Northwestern Mutual as a college intern in 2007. Since then, Jesse has held the positions of Financial Representative, College Unit Director, Field Director,...
Jesse is the Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual in Fort Myers, FL. He is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University. Jesse started his career with Northwestern Mutual as a college intern in 2007. Since then, Jesse has held the positions of Financial Representative, College Unit Director, Field Director, Director of Development, and Chief Development Officer, before taking on the role of Managing Director in 2023.
Andrew Laforce joined Northwestern Mutual as a career changer in 2010 and has an amazing career. He currently is a Financial Advisor and a Field Director. Andy is married to Lauren, they have two boys and loves hanging out with their family and friends.
A lot of financial advisors focus on income. I’m more interested in your outcome. As a married father of two young adults and a former business owner, there is a strong chance I can relate to the challenges you face protecting your family, saving for retirement or preparing for your children’s college education....
A lot of financial advisors focus on income. I’m more interested in your outcome. As a married father of two young adults and a former business owner, there is a strong chance I can relate to the challenges you face protecting your family, saving for retirement or preparing for your children’s college education. Let’s have a discussion regarding tax-efficient ways to accomplish these goals.
Mary Schneider
Sales Execution Team
Mary joined our group for the second time in 2007 but was employed with Northwestern Mutual after she graduated college. She help's new financial representatives in their development and training of building their business. Mary has three children, enjoys watching her son play college football, hanging out with...
Mary joined our group for the second time in 2007 but was employed with Northwestern Mutual after she graduated college. She help's new financial representatives in their development and training of building their business. Mary has three children, enjoys watching her son play college football, hanging out with family, and friends.
Ian Ackerman joined Northwestern Mutual 12/2015 while attending Florida Gulf Coast University as a college agent. Through Ian's internship experience he decided to stay with Northwestern Mutual and became a Full Time Financial Representative. Since then, Ian has qualified to become a Financial Advisor and our...
Ian Ackerman joined Northwestern Mutual 12/2015 while attending Florida Gulf Coast University as a college agent. Through Ian's internship experience he decided to stay with Northwestern Mutual and became a Full Time Financial Representative. Since then, Ian has qualified to become a Financial Advisor and our College Unit Director, directing his unit of college agent intern's. Ian is engage to Julianna and they will be getting married later this year 2020.
Kelly Wright
Administrative Assistant
Kelly joined our team in 2015 and runs the front office for our group. Kelly has four children, and loves living in SW Florida.
Jake Weisberg joined Northwestern Mutual in 2012 as a Career Changer from the retail management field. Jake is one of leading producers, life specialists and leads a team of young professionals. Jake has many hobbies, but loves B-B-Q on his smoker.
Kaela Martin
Director of Recruitment
Kaela Martin is the Director of Recruitment. Kaela is a Graduate of Miami of Ohio and a recent resident of southwest Florida.
Linda Buccilli is a Financial Advisor and District Director at Northwestern Mutual. Linda manages a team of fourteen Financial Advisors as well as having a staff of three. Linda’s mission is to help her clients and her community attain financial security for their families and businesses. Because we cannot...
Linda Buccilli is a Financial Advisor and District Director at Northwestern Mutual. Linda manages a team of fourteen Financial Advisors as well as having a staff of three. Linda’s mission is to help her clients and her community attain financial security for their families and businesses. Because we cannot predict the future, Linda will help prepare for the best and worst case.