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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Buckhead office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
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John Wright
CLU®, ChFC®
Managing Partner
John sets the overall office tone and direction. He brings 30 years of experience to Goodwin, Wright, which consistently ranks as a leading Northwestern Mutual financial planning firm. He’s been named one of Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs. Company culture is ingrained with traditions and practices that foster...
John sets the overall office tone and direction. He brings 30 years of experience to Goodwin, Wright, which consistently ranks as a leading Northwestern Mutual financial planning firm. He’s been named one of Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs. Company culture is ingrained with traditions and practices that foster inclusivity and diversity of thought. Awards our office and advisors have earned include: Barron’s Top 1,200, Financial Times Top 400 and Top Retirement Planning Advisor, Most Exceptional Volunteer, Top 40 Under 40 and Top Female Advisors, Hispanic ERG “Lider”, Best Places to Work, Atlanta’s #1 Healthiest Employers and WELCOA Award. John has been an author and motivational speaker. He serves as 2nd Vice Chairman of Northwestern Mutual Managing Partner’s Association Board of Directors and will serve as Chairman in 2023.
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Mindi Sinclair
Chief Operating Officer
Mindi serves as Chief Operating Officer. She is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and has held various leadership positions during her more than ten years with the firm. She is responsible for stewarding the company culture helping to create and ensure a healthy work place and leads the network office's...
Mindi serves as Chief Operating Officer. She is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and has held various leadership positions during her more than ten years with the firm. She is responsible for stewarding the company culture helping to create and ensure a healthy work place and leads the network office's corporate social responsibility efforts. Realizing our advisors and representatives are Northwestern Mutual's most valued assets, Mindi works to create an environment that fosters high-levels of engagement and continued growth and development. She plays an integral role in the adoption of generous benefit plans to ensure the health and well-being of associates resulting in unparalleled retention. She co-leads Goodwin, Wright’s active Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council whose work has played a key role in earning the firm and its leadership national acknowledgment.
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Taylor Bandyke
CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®
Chief Supervision Officer
Taylor Bandyke serves as Chief Supervision Officer. She graduated from the University of Virginia and holds her FINRA Series 6, 7, 9, 10, 63, & 66 registrations. Additionally, she has earned the designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant...
Taylor Bandyke serves as Chief Supervision Officer. She graduated from the University of Virginia and holds her FINRA Series 6, 7, 9, 10, 63, & 66 registrations. Additionally, she has earned the designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). Since 2003, Taylor has held various roles including Associate Financial Representative, Associate Director of Network Office Supervision, Director of Operations, Director of Training and Development, and Director of Network Office Supervision. As the Professional Growth Mentor for Goodwin, Wright, Taylor encourages financial advisors to undertake designation studies. Nationally, Taylor is a member of the Compliance Field Committee and the Supervision Partnership Council, both of which are in place to help ensure the company provides best in class service.
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Eddie Kropp
Chief Financial Officer
Eddie Kropp serves as Chief Financial Officer. He joined the firm in 2009. Prior to joining Goodwin, Wright, Eddie spent 15 years with Stock Building Supply serving in various roles including Vice President of Manufacturing and Business Processes. Eddie graduated from Wake Forest University with a BS in Accountancy...
Eddie Kropp serves as Chief Financial Officer. He joined the firm in 2009. Prior to joining Goodwin, Wright, Eddie spent 15 years with Stock Building Supply serving in various roles including Vice President of Manufacturing and Business Processes. Eddie graduated from Wake Forest University with a BS in Accountancy and earned his CPA early in his career while at Arthur Andersen. Eddie and his team are responsible for the day to day financial processes and overall financial health of Goodwin, Wright.
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Sejdefa Hecimovic serves as Development Officer for Northwestern Mutual Goodwin, Wright in Atlanta. She has almost 15 years of experience serving in multiple roles with Northwestern Mutual and today is charged with overseeing efforts to attract, equip and develop new advisors. Working closely with Managing Partner...
Sejdefa Hecimovic serves as Development Officer for Northwestern Mutual Goodwin, Wright in Atlanta. She has almost 15 years of experience serving in multiple roles with Northwestern Mutual and today is charged with overseeing efforts to attract, equip and develop new advisors. Working closely with Managing Partner and CEO John Wright, Sejdefa serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, Co-Chair of the Firms DE&I Council and is a fully-contracted Financial Representative. Her day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing full-time recruiting, the college and post-graduate internship program, early productivity, as well as the mentorship and development of new financial representatives. A graduate of Georgia Tech, Sejdefa holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. Married to Damir, together they have 3 beautiful daughters.
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Emily Shealy Ergle
Strategy Manager
As Strategy Manager, Emily is a proven leader and provides strategic problem solving and practice management consulting driving career advisor productivity and engagement. She joined Goodwin, Wright in 2007 in an operations capacity and quickly discovered a passion for supporting advisor success. Emily has earned...
As Strategy Manager, Emily is a proven leader and provides strategic problem solving and practice management consulting driving career advisor productivity and engagement. She joined Goodwin, Wright in 2007 in an operations capacity and quickly discovered a passion for supporting advisor success. Emily has earned both her FINRA 7 and 66 registrations.
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Tava Jones
CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
Director of Operations
Tava Jones serves as Director of Operations. She began her career at Northwestern Mutual in 2003 and has served as an Associate Wealth Management Advisor and Associate Director of Network Office Supervision. As a graduate from the University of Georgia, Tava holds her FINRA Series 7, 66, 9, & 10 registrations....
Tava Jones serves as Director of Operations. She began her career at Northwestern Mutual in 2003 and has served as an Associate Wealth Management Advisor and Associate Director of Network Office Supervision. As a graduate from the University of Georgia, Tava holds her FINRA Series 7, 66, 9, & 10 registrations. Additionally, she has earned designations including Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP). As Director of Operations, Tava’s responsibilities include oversight of the Financial Planning Associate and Benefits Teams. Her passion is helping ensure her team provides the highest quality of service.
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Dianne Kaseta
Director of Marketing
Dianne is charged with helping to achieve the company’s mission and vision. She has over two decades of experience in brand creation, communications/PR, web design and content development, lead generation, client acquisition and retention, video production and strategic partnerships. Her expertise includes...
Dianne is charged with helping to achieve the company’s mission and vision. She has over two decades of experience in brand creation, communications/PR, web design and content development, lead generation, client acquisition and retention, video production and strategic partnerships. Her expertise includes project management, contract negotiations and zoning working alongside state, regional and national elected officials and planning offices. Dianne achieved the Certified Fundraising Executive certification and has a proven track record in all aspects of fund development raising tens of millions in support of community-based projects. Past roles include senior consultant for a national fundraising firm, executive of both a private and corporate foundation, Senior Construction Project Manager, National Chief Development Officer - East Africa and Haiti, and President of her own successful business helping clients drive customer acquisition, retention and growth strategies.
Kevin Graham
CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®
Director of Financial Planning
Kevin B. Graham joined the company in 2002 and serves as Director of Wealth Management Services overseeing Investment, Planning and Technology. He has a BS in Finance from the University of South Florida and holds his FINRA Series 4, 7, 9, 10, 24, 63 and 65 registrations. Kevin has earned several designations...
Kevin B. Graham joined the company in 2002 and serves as Director of Wealth Management Services overseeing Investment, Planning and Technology. He has a BS in Finance from the University of South Florida and holds his FINRA Series 4, 7, 9, 10, 24, 63 and 65 registrations. Kevin has earned several designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). With over 26 years of experience, past roles include Operations and Regional Supervision at Raymond James, Branch Supervision at FSC Securities Corporation, as well as Smith Barney. Kevin’s leadership and support have been an integral part of company growth earning the trust and confidence of clients with $5 billion in assets under management.
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Brett graduated from Clemson University in Electrical Engineering and obtained his MBA from Mercer University. In 2015, Brett launched his own successful financial planning and advisory practice. With a passion to serve and develop others, he has a dual leadership role and has been appointed Managing Director...
Brett graduated from Clemson University in Electrical Engineering and obtained his MBA from Mercer University. In 2015, Brett launched his own successful financial planning and advisory practice. With a passion to serve and develop others, he has a dual leadership role and has been appointed Managing Director responsible for attracting and mentoring the next generation of leader Advisors.
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A native Atlantan, Zachry is Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual-Midtown and oversees talent acquisition. His unwavering commitment to the highest standard of client service helps guide clients in defining and realizing their vision of financial success. Focusing on comprehensive financial planning, Zachry...
A native Atlantan, Zachry is Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual-Midtown and oversees talent acquisition. His unwavering commitment to the highest standard of client service helps guide clients in defining and realizing their vision of financial success. Focusing on comprehensive financial planning, Zachry serves as a trusted advisor to families, professionals and small business owners.
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Juan Diego Ramirez is dedicated to growing a business to reflect the market he serves by expanding his firm’s presence and deepening the relationships in the Hispanic and Latino communities, as well as supporting diversity among the National Latino advisors.
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Erin Whitehurst is a graduate of Georgia College and State University. Upon graduation she began a successful career in corporate recruiting. In 2016, she joined Northwestern Mutual Goodwin, Wright as Director of Selection. In 2022, Erin followed her passion and launched her own financial planning advisory...
Erin Whitehurst is a graduate of Georgia College and State University. Upon graduation she began a successful career in corporate recruiting. In 2016, she joined Northwestern Mutual Goodwin, Wright as Director of Selection. In 2022, Erin followed her passion and launched her own financial planning advisory practice. Additionally, she serves as Growth and Development Director to follow her passion to attract the next generation of advisor leaders.
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Principals that guide JD: Enhance the well-being of others. Respect financial commitments. Act with absolute equanimity. Convey true impressions. Bring people together. Speak professionally and respectfully. Speak about meaningful things. Find joy in what we have. Celebrate others' achievements. See the hidden...
Principals that guide JD: Enhance the well-being of others. Respect financial commitments. Act with absolute equanimity. Convey true impressions. Bring people together. Speak professionally and respectfully. Speak about meaningful things. Find joy in what we have. Celebrate others' achievements. See the hidden potential of all things.
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Jayme Hudgins has built a career with the Goodwin, Wright office in Atlanta, Georgia and celebrated nine years with the company in September 2020. She is a member of an executive leadership group and became the first woman to become a Growth and Development Director in Atlanta. She is passionate about helping...
Jayme Hudgins has built a career with the Goodwin, Wright office in Atlanta, Georgia and celebrated nine years with the company in September 2020. She is a member of an executive leadership group and became the first woman to become a Growth and Development Director in Atlanta. She is passionate about helping clients achieve financial security, as well as attracting and developing new advisors.
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I am an Atlanta native and have lived in the area my entire life. After attending Greater Atlanta Christian for high school, I went on to play basketball at Oglethorpe University. In 2010, I married my high school sweetheart, Kathleen. We now reside in Brookhaven, Georgia with our two children, Elise and Brooks....
I am an Atlanta native and have lived in the area my entire life. After attending Greater Atlanta Christian for high school, I went on to play basketball at Oglethorpe University. In 2010, I married my high school sweetheart, Kathleen. We now reside in Brookhaven, Georgia with our two children, Elise and Brooks. As a former collegiate athlete, I continue to enjoy a variety of physical activities and do my best to stay active in the community. I have competed in numerous sporting events on both a local and national scale including: CrossFit, Ironman, Ironman 70.3, Marathon, and Spartan Races. In our spare time, our family has a passion for travel, and we love the outdoors.
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Raised in Snellville, GA, Cameron graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Finance degree. In early 2011, he joined the award-winning Northwestern Mutual internship program. More than a decade later, Cameron is a credentialed Financial Advisor leading a thriving national practice headquartered in Middle...
Raised in Snellville, GA, Cameron graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Finance degree. In early 2011, he joined the award-winning Northwestern Mutual internship program. More than a decade later, Cameron is a credentialed Financial Advisor leading a thriving national practice headquartered in Middle Georgia with an emphasis on business, estate and multi-generational planning.
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John Crawford graduated from the University of Georgia in 1984 with a Bachelors Degree in Risk Management and Insurance. John joined The Goodwin Wright Agency of Atlanta, Georgia, in 1987, and opened his own District Network Office in 1998. As Managing Director, John has grown the Peachtree Corners office into...
John Crawford graduated from the University of Georgia in 1984 with a Bachelors Degree in Risk Management and Insurance. John joined The Goodwin Wright Agency of Atlanta, Georgia, in 1987, and opened his own District Network Office in 1998. As Managing Director, John has grown the Peachtree Corners office into one of the leading districts in the country. John is a resident of Peachtree Corners. He and his wife, Annie, were married in 1990 and have four sons: Luke, Josh, John-John and Stevie. John is an active member of the Perimeter Church.