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Brian Carlson

Managing Director

Brian Carlson is a Financial Advisor and Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual's West Des Moines District. Known for his commitment to building strong relationships, Brian prioritizes providing clear and practical advice, along with crafting comprehensive financial plans tailored to your unique objectives.
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Jessica Carlson

Financial Advisor

Jessica Carlson is a Financial Advisor and Growth and Development Director with over 12 years of experience in the industry. Her passion lies in helping individuals unleash their full potential through strategic planning. Jessica prioritizes building strong relationships to empower her clients to make informed decisions and take control of their financial future.
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Travis Pullin

CFP®

Financial Advisor

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.
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Nathan Sands

Financial Representative

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.
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Brandi Warmenhoven

CLU®

Director of Operations

Brandi, our Director of Operations, joined the Northwestern Mutual West Des Moines District in 2015 before joining the Carlson Team in 2020. She received her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University. Brandi holds her Life, Health, and Long-Term Care licenses as well as FINRA Series 6 & 63 registrations. In her spare time, Brandi enjoys spending time outdoors going camping, boating, and traveling with her husband, Michael.
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Thomas Bomstad

Director of Recruitment and Selection

Tommy, our Director of Recruitment and Selection, joined Northwestern Mutual in May 2023. He brings over 10+ years of valuable experience as a business executive in operations management and business development, making him a key asset to our team. In his free time, Tommy enjoys coaching his kids’ sports teams, hunting, traveling and spending relaxing moments on the lake. His well-rounded interest and profession expertise make him a great fit for Northwestern Mutual

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