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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Boise office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Mike Craythorne
CFP®, CLU®
Managing Partner
Over my years as an advisor I’ve come to understand the importance of meeting clients where they are. I approach each new conversation with awareness of what fuels my clients’ fears and concerns. It then becomes my focus to provide them with a comprehensive plan that not only eliminates fear, but fosters...
Over my years as an advisor I’ve come to understand the importance of meeting clients where they are. I approach each new conversation with awareness of what fuels my clients’ fears and concerns. It then becomes my focus to provide them with a comprehensive plan that not only eliminates fear, but fosters confidence in their present and future goals.
Kevin Rigenhagen was born in Seoul, Korea and adopted at the age of 3 months. He grew up in Idaho and graduated from Boise State University in 1998 with a B.S. in Political Science. While in school, Kevin participated in the college internship program with Northwestern Mutual. Upon graduation, Kevin decided to...
Kevin Rigenhagen was born in Seoul, Korea and adopted at the age of 3 months. He grew up in Idaho and graduated from Boise State University in 1998 with a B.S. in Political Science. While in school, Kevin participated in the college internship program with Northwestern Mutual. Upon graduation, Kevin decided to join the Northwestern Mutual office in 1999. In 2004 he was appointed Managing Director of the Northwestern Mutual office in Nampa, Idaho. Kevin has a balanced practice specializing in the areas of business planning, estate planning, and wealth management services. During his tenure in this role, the organization has grown from one Financial Representative to over 10 Financial Representatives, who provide full-service, comprehensive financial planning to their clients. Kevin is active in his local community and has served on numerous non-profit boards. Kevin is married to Sarah and they have two boys, Andy and Josh.
Jeff joined Northwestern Mutual Idaho in 2007. He quickly became a top 10 advisor and built a practice around Personal and Business Market Planning throughout the northwest. While maintaining his personal practice he works to develop new representatives in all areas of building their own personal financial practices...
Jeff joined Northwestern Mutual Idaho in 2007. He quickly became a top 10 advisor and built a practice around Personal and Business Market Planning throughout the northwest. While maintaining his personal practice he works to develop new representatives in all areas of building their own personal financial practices and assists veteran advisors as they navigate the challenges of operating and expanding their business. Jeff has spoken nationally with Northwestern Mutual on Practice Management, Allyship in the Workplace, Diversity and Inclusion and other business development topics. Outside of Northwestern, Jeff volunteers with various non-profits in Board of Director roles. He also sits on the Board of Directors at the Idaho State University College of Business in Sales Development. He is passionate about the insurance and planning market for the dramatic impact it has had on his own life. He is married to Kristine, and they have two amazing children, Adeline and Collin.
Larissa Martineau
Executive Director of Recruitment
Larissa joined Northwestern Mutual as Executive Director of Recruitment in March 2018. She is the executive team's partner in leading growth and maintaining the culture in the Boise, Nampa, and Idaho Falls offices. Larissa collaborates with the Managing Partner and Chief Development Officer on recruitment strategy...
Larissa joined Northwestern Mutual as Executive Director of Recruitment in March 2018. She is the executive team's partner in leading growth and maintaining the culture in the Boise, Nampa, and Idaho Falls offices. Larissa collaborates with the Managing Partner and Chief Development Officer on recruitment strategy and activities such as developing infrastructure and systems, and she is the network office liaison to the Northwestern Mutual Women's Field Association. Larissa graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Business Management. She is deeply committed to building quality relationships within the firm and in the community, and she is passionate about helping people launch a career where they can achieve their full potential. In her free time Larissa enjoys hot yoga, exploring the Idaho great outdoors, and spending time with her grown children.
Cristian Sanchez was born and raised in small town Ontario, OR. He helped work in his family businesses and understands the business markets very well. Cristian graduated College of Idaho, Pre-Med. where he was a dual athlete (Soccer & Tennis). Now he wears multiple hats with Northwestern Mutual. He owns and runs...
Cristian Sanchez was born and raised in small town Ontario, OR. He helped work in his family businesses and understands the business markets very well. Cristian graduated College of Idaho, Pre-Med. where he was a dual athlete (Soccer & Tennis). Now he wears multiple hats with Northwestern Mutual. He owns and runs his own practice within NM, he's also in management as the ID College Internship Director
I strive to encourage as many people as possible to build financial security through personalized planning and well-designed saving strategies, using proven success principles and exercising accountability. I want to be the center of your financial world, and believe our team has the tools to keep you on the path...
I strive to encourage as many people as possible to build financial security through personalized planning and well-designed saving strategies, using proven success principles and exercising accountability. I want to be the center of your financial world, and believe our team has the tools to keep you on the path to your goals and dreams.
Marcus started with Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative Intern in 2016 while finishing his business degree at The College of Idaho. Once he graduated in 2017 he accepted a full-time offer with the firm as a financial representative. His first experience in a leadership role was as a College Unit...
Marcus started with Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative Intern in 2016 while finishing his business degree at The College of Idaho. Once he graduated in 2017 he accepted a full-time offer with the firm as a financial representative. His first experience in a leadership role was as a College Unit Director to run Northwestern Mutual’s internship program out of their Nampa office for 2 years. While running his personal financial planning practice, Marcus transitioned to be a Growth and Development Director in 2022 to mentor new full-time representatives to help them build a financial planning practice. Marcus lives in Boise with his wife, Gabrielle.
Colin was born and raised in Meridian, ID back when it was all farmland. He became interested in both businesses and nonprofits in college where he started, reorganized, and ran multiple. His background led him to Northwestern Mutual in 2018, he started his family 3 years later and loves his wife, daughter, and...
Colin was born and raised in Meridian, ID back when it was all farmland. He became interested in both businesses and nonprofits in college where he started, reorganized, and ran multiple. His background led him to Northwestern Mutual in 2018, he started his family 3 years later and loves his wife, daughter, and “baby on the way” with his whole heart.