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people first.
Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the West Des Moines office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
![Brian Carlson - Northwestern Mutual headshot](https://media.northwesternmutual.com/images/field/person/38517731/dd0368c2-19fc-4e72-4546-d3941493eeae.jpg)
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.
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.
![Brandi Warmenhoven - Northwestern Mutual headshot](https://media.northwesternmutual.com/images/field/person/86003754/7498232c-7f00-4941-4796-15929f84fa79.jpg)
Brandi Warmenhoven
Director of Operations
![Kimmy Schimek - Northwestern Mutual headshot](https://media.northwesternmutual.com/images/field/person/79165715/5f60b241-dcda-4d1c-7159-aaff0f9d01a3.jpg)
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.
![Nathan Sands - Northwestern Mutual headshot](https://media.northwesternmutual.com/images/field/person/87785036/b0305c49-de75-4486-630a-fa6bfd1f2450.jpg)
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.
![Thomas Bomstad - Northwestern Mutual headshot](https://media.northwesternmutual.com/images/field/person/87810984/fa52f856-e2db-405e-7d3c-01cc2e836268.jpg)
Thomas Bomstad
Director of Recruitment and Development