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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.
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.
Paul serves as Chief Development Officer. He successfully launched his career at Northwestern Mutual over 20 years ago. Paul is a leader in the industry and is ranked as a top advisor earning the most prestigious awards presented by Northwestern Mutual year-over-year. He is a Principal of Brecher, Greenberg &...
Paul serves as Chief Development Officer. He successfully launched his career at Northwestern Mutual over 20 years ago. Paul is a leader in the industry and is ranked as a top advisor earning the most prestigious awards presented by Northwestern Mutual year-over-year. He is a Principal of Brecher, Greenberg & Brinson, as well as District Director for the Northwestern Mutual. Paul enjoys most coaching, mentoring, and developing the next generation of advisor leaders.
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.
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.
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.
Sejdefa serves as Director of Training and Development. She earned a degree in biomedical engineering and launched a successful career in the medical device industry. In 2013, she made the decision to focus on her passion, which is human development and joined Goodwin, Wright. As a member of the Executive Leadership...
Sejdefa serves as Director of Training and Development. She earned a degree in biomedical engineering and launched a successful career in the medical device industry. In 2013, she made the decision to focus on her passion, which is human development and joined Goodwin, Wright. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, she is responsible for talent acquisition and new representative training and development. She plays an integral role in supporting and helping to lead firm growth strategies. Sejdefa’s passion is education and engagement around diversity and serves a Co-Chair of the office's active D&I Council.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chris Campbell graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Economics from Morehouse College in 2006. He serves as Growth and Development Director while simultaneously leading his own financial planning practice. His passion is around educating professionals and minorities business owners on wealth accumulation and legacy...
Chris Campbell graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Economics from Morehouse College in 2006. He serves as Growth and Development Director while simultaneously leading his own financial planning practice. His passion is around educating professionals and minorities business owners on wealth accumulation and legacy building.
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.
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.
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.
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.
