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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Des Moines office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Jeff Byrn
CLU®
Managing Partner
Jeff is a Wealth Management Advisor and District Director in West Des Moines, IA. He started his career at Northwestern Mutual through the college internship program in 2006. His leadership role within the office consists of interviewing, training, and coaching the advisors and representatives in central...
Jeff is a Wealth Management Advisor and District Director in West Des Moines, IA. He started his career at Northwestern Mutual through the college internship program in 2006. His leadership role within the office consists of interviewing, training, and coaching the advisors and representatives in central Iowa. He has a huge passion for helping people grow a business to help people make sounds financial decisions so they can spend life living. Jeff lives in Urbandale with his wife Emily, daughters Kamryn and Elysen, and son Brasen.
Brian Carlson is a Growth and Development Director in the West Des Moines office. He joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 2008 and transitioned to full time in 2010 after graduating from Iowa. In addition to planning for his clients, Brian has a passion for coaching new representatives to help them...
Brian Carlson is a Growth and Development Director in the West Des Moines office. He joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 2008 and transitioned to full time in 2010 after graduating from Iowa. In addition to planning for his clients, Brian has a passion for coaching new representatives to help them build a successful business. Brian lives in Urbandale with his wife, Jessica, who is also a financial advisor at the firm.
Brandon Coleman is a Financial Advisor & College Unit Director in West Des Moines, IA. He joined Northwestern Mutual in 2016 after leaving a career as a high-school teacher. As a College Unit Director, Brandon is responsible for recruiting, coaching & mentoring his team of college financial representatives. Brandon...
Brandon Coleman is a Financial Advisor & College Unit Director in West Des Moines, IA. He joined Northwestern Mutual in 2016 after leaving a career as a high-school teacher. As a College Unit Director, Brandon is responsible for recruiting, coaching & mentoring his team of college financial representatives. Brandon lives in Des Moines, IA with his wife Caitlin & their two children – son, Remmer & daughter, TBD. Brandon spends his free time playing basketball and reading.
Emily Byrn
Chief Operations Officer
Emily started with NM in 2007 as a Campus Recruiter. As a Campus Recruiter, she helped the agency’s College Unit Director become the #10 CUD in the company. In 2009, Emily became the Director of Operations for the Network Office. In her tenure, Emily has coached multiple Pacesetter 40 and Pacesetter Second...
Emily started with NM in 2007 as a Campus Recruiter. As a Campus Recruiter, she helped the agency’s College Unit Director become the #10 CUD in the company. In 2009, Emily became the Director of Operations for the Network Office. In her tenure, Emily has coached multiple Pacesetter 40 and Pacesetter Second 60 award winners. She currently manages a team of 15 that supports all aspects of Network Office Operations.
Victoria Nelson
CLF®
Chief Supervision Officer
Vicki Nelson is the Director of Network Office Supervision for the Erhard Network Office. She has her Series 9, 10, 7 & 66 along with Life & Health licenses. Vicki joined the management team in 2015 and continues to lead the supervision team ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company...
Vicki Nelson is the Director of Network Office Supervision for the Erhard Network Office. She has her Series 9, 10, 7 & 66 along with Life & Health licenses. Vicki joined the management team in 2015 and continues to lead the supervision team ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company rules related to the sale and servicing of insurance and securities products. She lives in West Des Moines with her husband, Brett, and has two grown children. Vicki enjoys spending time with family and friends, biking, traveling, and volunteering as a track official for Drake Relays.
Kara Christensen
Executive Director of Recruitment
Kara started with Northwestern Mutual as Director of Selection in October of 2010. In her tenure, she has lead the office from 7 recruits in 2010 to an average of 18 FT recruits per year. In addition to recruiting, Kara is also a RACE coach and has contributed to coaching numerous P40’s and second 60’s....
Kara started with Northwestern Mutual as Director of Selection in October of 2010. In her tenure, she has lead the office from 7 recruits in 2010 to an average of 18 FT recruits per year. In addition to recruiting, Kara is also a RACE coach and has contributed to coaching numerous P40’s and second 60’s. Kara and her husband, Rees reside in Ankeny, Iowa with their son Logan, daughter Karsyn, dog Mac, and they are expecting their third child this May.
Brandi Warmenhoven
Director of Operations
Thomas Bomstad
Director of Recruitment and Selection
Cam Heathman
Director of Financial Security Support
I have been an financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual since 2011. I enjoy building relationships with my clients to help them achieve their dreams. Many of my clients are forward thinking, family focused, and motivated. When not serving my clients, I enjoy spending time chasing our son Graham around the house,...
I have been an financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual since 2011. I enjoy building relationships with my clients to help them achieve their dreams. Many of my clients are forward thinking, family focused, and motivated. When not serving my clients, I enjoy spending time chasing our son Graham around the house, throwing fetch to our dog Bella, and enjoying a good movie with my husband.
Lauren Kerr started with Northwestern Mutual in 2011 as a part of Sparks Financial in Denver, CO. In 2016, she started as a Financial Advisor in West Des Moines. As a College Unit Director, she mentors and coaches her team of college interns. Lauren loves helping families bring clarity to their financial lives,...
Lauren Kerr started with Northwestern Mutual in 2011 as a part of Sparks Financial in Denver, CO. In 2016, she started as a Financial Advisor in West Des Moines. As a College Unit Director, she mentors and coaches her team of college interns. Lauren loves helping families bring clarity to their financial lives, and empowering other advisors and representatives to impact their clients as well. Lauren lives in Des Moines with her husband, Stephen and their two kids Reese and Ray.
Logan Molina is a Financial Advisor & College Unit Director in West Des Moines, IA. He joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in March of 2014 & became a full-time representative two years later. As a College Unit Director, Logan is responsible for recruiting, coaching & developing his team of college financial...
Logan Molina is a Financial Advisor & College Unit Director in West Des Moines, IA. He joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in March of 2014 & became a full-time representative two years later. As a College Unit Director, Logan is responsible for recruiting, coaching & developing his team of college financial representatives. Logan lives in Norwalk, IA with his wife Scarlett & daughter Presleigh. Logan spends his free time golfing & keeping up with NCAA/World wrestling.
Travis began his career as a Financial Advisor in 2017. He enjoys helping clients gain clarity over their entire financial picture. With good planning, Travis's clients can reduce the financial stressors in their life by understanding what exactly they need to do to achieve what is most important to them. Travis...
Travis began his career as a Financial Advisor in 2017. He enjoys helping clients gain clarity over their entire financial picture. With good planning, Travis's clients can reduce the financial stressors in their life by understanding what exactly they need to do to achieve what is most important to them. Travis is happy to meet with anybody who is both respectful, and responsible.
Nate began his career as a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual in January of 2022. What Nate loves about his work is the ability to help people on a personal level to achieve their goals, while striving to maintain strong client relationships.
Kimmy began her career with Northwestern Mutual in 2014 as an intern before joining full time as an Advisor in June of 2015. After seeing the impact of having a clear vision and understanding of the future had on her clients, their families, and their businesses she knew how important it was to continue her team's...
Kimmy began her career with Northwestern Mutual in 2014 as an intern before joining full time as an Advisor in June of 2015. After seeing the impact of having a clear vision and understanding of the future had on her clients, their families, and their businesses she knew how important it was to continue her team's work.