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people first.
Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Barrington office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Throughout his tenure, he has held a variety of leadership roles and now leads the Barrington District Office. One of Kevin's main functions as a leader is to grow the Barrington team by assisting in the recruitment, mentorship, and support of new and existing representatives. In 2017, Kevin married his wife Kelly...
Throughout his tenure, he has held a variety of leadership roles and now leads the Barrington District Office. One of Kevin's main functions as a leader is to grow the Barrington team by assisting in the recruitment, mentorship, and support of new and existing representatives. In 2017, Kevin married his wife Kelly and they live in Palatine, Illinois. Their two children, Bridget and Daniel, keep them busy! Family is what matters most to Kevin and in his spare time, he enjoys spending quality time with them. You can also find him enjoying a day on the golf course with friends or on the water at his family's lake house.
Agnes Janisch
Distribution Officer
Agnes oversees all initiatives at the Barrington Office. She attended the University of Economics in Poznan, Poland, and received her degree in Finance and Banking. She moved to the U.S. in 2004 and now resides in the Northwest side of Chicago with her husband and 3 kids. Outside of work she enjoys supporting...
Agnes oversees all initiatives at the Barrington Office. She attended the University of Economics in Poznan, Poland, and received her degree in Finance and Banking. She moved to the U.S. in 2004 and now resides in the Northwest side of Chicago with her husband and 3 kids. Outside of work she enjoys supporting her daughters in competitive dance, reading, and walking her golden retriever, Lala.
As a financial advisor and field director for Northwestern Mutual, I'm here to add confidence and clarity to my clients' financial lives and mentor new financial representatives. He helps build strategic and intentional financial plans to align with their goals. His clients are forward-thinking & high-achieving...
As a financial advisor and field director for Northwestern Mutual, I'm here to add confidence and clarity to my clients' financial lives and mentor new financial representatives. He helps build strategic and intentional financial plans to align with their goals. His clients are forward-thinking & high-achieving individuals and families looking to grow and protect financial wellness, both now and in the future.
Makayla Ostapa
MBA
Recruiter
As a Recruiter, Makayla is passionate about helping individuals find an impactful career in the financial services industry. She feels incredibly rewarded to be in this line of work since she’s seen firsthand how enriching this career can be. Through conversations with Makayla about your goals, she’ll help...
As a Recruiter, Makayla is passionate about helping individuals find an impactful career in the financial services industry. She feels incredibly rewarded to be in this line of work since she’s seen firsthand how enriching this career can be. Through conversations with Makayla about your goals, she’ll help you determine if the role of a Financial Advisor is the right fit. Makayla graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Loyola University Chicago in 2020 and continued her education at Aurora University to pursue a Master of Business Administration. Before stepping into her current role, she began her career with Northwestern Mutual as a Campus Recruiter in January of 2023. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to new countries, taking pilates classes, and cooking with her loved ones.
Rosanne Racelis
Director of Operations
Rosanne Racelis has been with The Northwestern Mutual for over 30 years. She started her career with Northwestern Mutual in 1992 at the Skokie Office and in 2007 joined the Carr District Network Office in Schaumburg. She now functions as the Director of Operations and an Associate Financial Representative assisting...
Rosanne Racelis has been with The Northwestern Mutual for over 30 years. She started her career with Northwestern Mutual in 1992 at the Skokie Office and in 2007 joined the Carr District Network Office in Schaumburg. She now functions as the Director of Operations and an Associate Financial Representative assisting with recruiting, office operations and more. Rosanne resides in Buffalo Grove and is married to Keith and has two children, Kyle and Reese.
Lisa Campe
Director of New Financial Representative Support
Lisa joined Northwestern Mutual in 1990 with The McTigue Financial Group in Chicago, as an Associate Financial Representative for two established Reps over the course of 14 years. After “stepping away” for 4 ½ years to be a “stay at home Mom” she had the opportunity to “step back in” in 2008, and...
Lisa joined Northwestern Mutual in 1990 with The McTigue Financial Group in Chicago, as an Associate Financial Representative for two established Reps over the course of 14 years. After “stepping away” for 4 ½ years to be a “stay at home Mom” she had the opportunity to “step back in” in 2008, and join The Carr District Network Office Team and work with the “New Reps” in assisting and developing them as they began their new careers. While it’s a different “venue”, it is one that has been and continues to be the most challenging and rewarding experience of all! Lisa resides in Palatine with her husband, Pat, daughter Emily.