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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Miami office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
As a South Florida native, TJ and his team work with families, successful professionals, and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals. He focuses on his clients' insurance, investments, and retirement plans. TJ lives in Weston, FL with his wife, Leslie, and his three girls: Paige, Peyton and...
As a South Florida native, TJ and his team work with families, successful professionals, and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals. He focuses on his clients' insurance, investments, and retirement plans. TJ lives in Weston, FL with his wife, Leslie, and his three girls: Paige, Peyton and Tara.
Kristin began her career as an intern with Northwestern Mutual while obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in International Finance and Marketing at the University of Miami. Upon graduation, she became a full-time financial representative. Since joining Northwestern Mutual Kristin...
Kristin began her career as an intern with Northwestern Mutual while obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in International Finance and Marketing at the University of Miami. Upon graduation, she became a full-time financial representative. Since joining Northwestern Mutual Kristin has been among the top producing financial representative in her peer group for six consecutive years. In 2012, Kristin was one of 25 representatives to win the Community Service Award from the Northwestern Mutual Foundation. For her exceptional volunteer commitment with the Women's Fund of Miami-Dade, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation gave $10,000 in honor of Kristin's volunteer work.
David Gruen concentrates on clients who are business owners or independent contractors in the highest personal and corporate tax brackets. David concentrates specifically on creditor protection, managing the impact of taxes, proper business structuring, as well as estate and succession planning.
Alejandra Rodriguez
Director of Operations
Having moved to the United States from Colombia in 2000, Alejandra joined the Northwestern Mutual team just two years later, during the beginning stages of the Miami office. Alejandra's background as a business owner and her B. S. in Chemical Engineering helped to develop her role from a temporary staff employee...
Having moved to the United States from Colombia in 2000, Alejandra joined the Northwestern Mutual team just two years later, during the beginning stages of the Miami office. Alejandra's background as a business owner and her B. S. in Chemical Engineering helped to develop her role from a temporary staff employee to Director of Operations. Alejandra currently oversees the administration of the office, implementation of new office procedures, participates in the training and support of new Financial Representatives and provides support to Managing Director TJ Pacchioli.
Maya Ludescher
Sales Execution Team
Maya is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in Law, Finance, and Compliance/AML. Born and raised in Hungary, Maya relocated to South Florida in 2015 to pursue her academic and professional goals. She graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. Maya's...
Maya is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in Law, Finance, and Compliance/AML. Born and raised in Hungary, Maya relocated to South Florida in 2015 to pursue her academic and professional goals. She graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. Maya's passion for learning and exploring new cultures led her to become a US citizen in 2021, which was a proud moment for her and her family. She then moved to Portugal, where she continued to broaden her horizons and develop her skills. After spending a year in Portugal, Maya returned to Florida and she currently resides in Miami. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, and exploring the vibrant art scene in Miami. She is also a proud dog owner to her beloved pet, Zorro. Maya is driven to succeed in all her endeavors, and her ability to think creatively and critically enables her to overcome challenges and achieve success.