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Leadership at the Chicago office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
In 2001, Trent began his career as a College Financial Representative while attending the University of Northern Iowa. He graduated in 2002 with a BS in Finance and moved to Chicagoland to begin his full-time career as a Financial Representative. Trent’s vision is to maintain a balance of impacting lives through...
In 2001, Trent began his career as a College Financial Representative while attending the University of Northern Iowa. He graduated in 2002 with a BS in Finance and moved to Chicagoland to begin his full-time career as a Financial Representative. Trent’s vision is to maintain a balance of impacting lives through his own practice, while consistently bringing in new talent to represent the company and community that we serve. Trent is married to Shea and they reside in Park Ridge, IL with their three daughters, Reece, Claire, and Lauren. They are avid golfers, boaters, and travelers.
Proud Chicagoan and University of Missouri Graduate, I specialize in helping young professionals and young families by creating holistic and comprehensive financial plans. Specializing in working with medical professionals, some areas of expertise include: tax efficient wealth accumulation, risk management, education...
Proud Chicagoan and University of Missouri Graduate, I specialize in helping young professionals and young families by creating holistic and comprehensive financial plans. Specializing in working with medical professionals, some areas of expertise include: tax efficient wealth accumulation, risk management, education planning, major purchase planning and everything in between.
Rebecca Eilers
Internship Development Officer
As the Internship Development Officer, Rebecca oversees all activities related to sourcing top talent throughout Chicagoland. Her mission is to build relationships on campus and help young professionals gain real-world experience. Ultimately, Rebecca's goal is to guide students as they decide to make their transition...
As the Internship Development Officer, Rebecca oversees all activities related to sourcing top talent throughout Chicagoland. Her mission is to build relationships on campus and help young professionals gain real-world experience. Ultimately, Rebecca's goal is to guide students as they decide to make their transition from the classroom to the workplace. She helps them identify their career goals to determine if our internship program is the best mutual fit. Rebecca graduated from the University of Illinois in 2015 and began her career in both retail and third party staffing, which lead to her competitive drive and love for recruiting. She currently lives in Lincoln Park and on the weekends you can find her exploring the city with friends.
Amelia Woods
Recruiter
As a Recruiter for Northwestern Mutual Chicagoland, I provide career guidance to motivated and business-minded individuals seeking opportunities within our firm. I will walk you through our selection process and help you determine if this is the right career path for you. My passion is helping others develop...
As a Recruiter for Northwestern Mutual Chicagoland, I provide career guidance to motivated and business-minded individuals seeking opportunities within our firm. I will walk you through our selection process and help you determine if this is the right career path for you. My passion is helping others develop both professionally and personally, that is why I find the work that I do so rewarding. Seeing the impact this career path can have inspires me to connect with talented individuals that align with our firm's core values of abundance, integrity, loyalty, growth, and culture. I began my career with NM Chicagoland as an intern and fell in love with the culture and company! I graduated from UIC in 2020 and began as a full-time recruiter at our Chicago office. In my free time, I love listening to live music, traveling, and riding my bike along the lakeshore.
Stephanie Minassian
Recruiter
As a Recruiter for our downtown Chicago office, Stephanie is focused on sourcing top talent to join our firm. She walks candidates through our selection process and shows them what it means to be a part of our culture. Stephanie has a passion for helping others; she does this by matching charismatic and business-minded...
As a Recruiter for our downtown Chicago office, Stephanie is focused on sourcing top talent to join our firm. She walks candidates through our selection process and shows them what it means to be a part of our culture. Stephanie has a passion for helping others; she does this by matching charismatic and business-minded individuals with a career that can help them achieve their goals. Stephanie graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Economics. She is originally from Boston but is currently living in West loop with her basset hound, Georgette.