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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Sarasota-Manatee office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Anthony (Tony) Holds is the Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual Sarasota-Manatee, as well as a Wealth Management Advisor. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy, served five years in the fleet as a naval officer on USS AUSTIN and USS NASSAU, and then went on to a 10-year acting career on Broadway....
Anthony (Tony) Holds is the Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual Sarasota-Manatee, as well as a Wealth Management Advisor. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy, served five years in the fleet as a naval officer on USS AUSTIN and USS NASSAU, and then went on to a 10-year acting career on Broadway. He shifted gears in 2011 and opened his financial planning practice at NM’s Park Avenue office in New York City, before quickly rising through the ranks in leadership with the company. He now leads over 25 advisors in their efforts to create financial security for clients in the Sarasota-Manatee area and around the country. Tony and his wife Savannah have two adorable and hilarious young daughters, Violet and Luna, who make every day a little more tiring and a lot more fun.
As our Field Director, Michael’s vision is to help find, develop and grow growth-minded people who care about turning their dreams into reality. Whether it’s his comprehensive and relationship-driven financial planning process or his commitment to our advisor launch program, he is focused on compassionate...
As our Field Director, Michael’s vision is to help find, develop and grow growth-minded people who care about turning their dreams into reality. Whether it’s his comprehensive and relationship-driven financial planning process or his commitment to our advisor launch program, he is focused on compassionate accountability, courageous service, and intentional growth all filtered through our mantra: “love over comfort”. Michael comes with a background in financial services helping individuals, executives and business owners since 2011 after graduating from the University of Miami with a double major in Engineering and a focus in Business Administration. Michael loves to spend time traveling with his family to new places each year for new cultural experiences and to expand his love for food. He also is an avid Motorsports enthusiast . His other passions include: CrossFit, martial arts, continuous learning, space & technology, science & food.
Jess Lindberg
Director of Operations
Jess Lindberg is the Director of Operations for Northwestern Mutual Sarasota-Manatee. She joined the firm in 2021. Jess graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Since then, she has spent her career in the financial services industry and currently holds her Series...
Jess Lindberg is the Director of Operations for Northwestern Mutual Sarasota-Manatee. She joined the firm in 2021. Jess graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Since then, she has spent her career in the financial services industry and currently holds her Series 7, Series 66 and Florida 2-15 (Life & Health) License. Jess spends her days finding ways to better support the financial representatives in the office and is focused on helping them grow their individual practices as they navigate through their first few years in the business. In her free time, Jess stays busy keeping up with her two amazing children and their sweet dog.
Lydia Garrisi
Relationship Coordinator
Lydia joined Northwestern Mutual in 2010, first with Pruett Financial Group in Tennessee for 9 years. She is happy to be with NM Sarasota-Manatee now since summer of 2019. She has served in multiple roles directly supporting new FRs and Advisors in their first 5 years. Lydia is passionate about the work FRs/FAs...
Lydia joined Northwestern Mutual in 2010, first with Pruett Financial Group in Tennessee for 9 years. She is happy to be with NM Sarasota-Manatee now since summer of 2019. She has served in multiple roles directly supporting new FRs and Advisors in their first 5 years. Lydia is passionate about the work FRs/FAs do, and the impact they have on their community for generations. Whether meeting with reps, processing new business, or serving clients, she loves to encourage and invest in each advisor’s experience and growth with NM. Growing up in other countries, and studying and travelling abroad, have both given her a fondness for other cultures and a gratitude for our unique land. Living near the beach is a dream come true! Along with her husband of 26 years who is also a successful NM Wealth Management Advisor, in their free time they enjoy playing games with friends, family holidays and trips, live music, Caribbean beaches and cruises, and hanging out at home with our their rescue cats.
Jenna Rudle
Operations Assistant