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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Schaumburg office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Scott Carr began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a college representative in 1984 while attending Illinois State University. After graduating with a B.S. in marketing and maintaining Top Ten Internship status during his senior year, he joined the Network full-time. In 1987, Scott was appointed Managing...
Scott Carr began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a college representative in 1984 while attending Illinois State University. After graduating with a B.S. in marketing and maintaining Top Ten Internship status during his senior year, he joined the Network full-time. In 1987, Scott was appointed Managing Director in Schaumburg, where he has built a highly successful district network office. Scott specializes in risk management, wealth accumulation and wealth preservation for entrepreneurs and successful individuals. He is committed to long-term relationships built on trust, challenge and integrity. He asks his clients and their advisors to take only those actions that he himself would take in the same situation.
As the Financial Advisor, I hold leadership responsibilities while continuing to build a successful practice. I work with executives, sales professionals, and business owners who feel planning is important. My specialties include financial planning, insurance, and retirement planning. My clients plan for the expected...
As the Financial Advisor, I hold leadership responsibilities while continuing to build a successful practice. I work with executives, sales professionals, and business owners who feel planning is important. My specialties include financial planning, insurance, and retirement planning. My clients plan for the expected and unexpected. Most of them have a desire to save and plan for their amazing futures. I would like to be the trusted advisor to help you build that future.
As the Financial Advisor, I hold leadership responsibilities while continuing to build a successful practice. I grew up in Arlington Heights & graduated from Michigan State where I played club ice hockey. I live in Chicago and am married to my wife Kelly. My team and I are focused on helping our clients find the...
As the Financial Advisor, I hold leadership responsibilities while continuing to build a successful practice. I grew up in Arlington Heights & graduated from Michigan State where I played club ice hockey. I live in Chicago and am married to my wife Kelly. My team and I are focused on helping our clients find the financial freedom and happiness they dream of. We do this by asking great questions to identify what is important to our clients with the objective of educating and moving them to action.
Octavia Morton
Director of Development
In Octavia's role as the Director or Development, she develops new Financial Representatives with a focus on facilitating success and growing leaders through honest coaching and accountability. She also serves as the Executive Assistant to Scott Carr. Motivated by a desire to help everyone shine brightly, she...
In Octavia's role as the Director or Development, she develops new Financial Representatives with a focus on facilitating success and growing leaders through honest coaching and accountability. She also serves as the Executive Assistant to Scott Carr. Motivated by a desire to help everyone shine brightly, she believes success is found when people live courageously, authentically, and kindly. Born and raised in Lake Villa, IL, Octavia has one brother and more cousins than she can count. She graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College in 2013 with a BA in Business Administration and Theatre Performance. Outside of work Octavia splits her time between a local Martial Arts school she practices with, CrossFit, spending time with family, and reading.
Iwona Wdowiak
Director of Recruitment and Selection
As a the Director of Recruitment, Iwona is dedicated to growing the NM Chicagoland team in the Schaumburg District Office. Her goal is to efficiently attract, recruit, and select prospective candidates. Aside from sourcing top talent, she is responsible for building and maintaining relationships across each campus...
As a the Director of Recruitment, Iwona is dedicated to growing the NM Chicagoland team in the Schaumburg District Office. Her goal is to efficiently attract, recruit, and select prospective candidates. Aside from sourcing top talent, she is responsible for building and maintaining relationships across each campus to promote the internship program and career opportunities within our firm. Ultimately, Iwona's mission is to continue promoting diversity within our firm by recruiting candidates of diverse backgrounds. Iwona earned Summa Cum Laude status from Northeastern Illinois University by obtaining her bachelor's degree in HR Development and minor in HR Management. Iwona moved to the US from Poland at the age of 10 with her parents and older sister. She is now local to the Schaumburg area.
Tim Parsons
Director of Recruitment
Tim is responsible for sourcing, guiding, and mentoring candidates through the selection process. He has a passion for impacting others and helping them accomplish their goals. Tim is a United States Marine Corps veteran and studied Business and Communications at Indiana University South Bend. He is married and...
Tim is responsible for sourcing, guiding, and mentoring candidates through the selection process. He has a passion for impacting others and helping them accomplish their goals. Tim is a United States Marine Corps veteran and studied Business and Communications at Indiana University South Bend. He is married and has two step-daughters and a Goldendoodle. In his free time, he coaches football and likes to stay active.
I believe that everyone should feel total control over their finances. I specialize in retirement planning, education planning, and tax efficient planning. I’m mostly working with newlyweds, sales professionals, and business owners. I’m here to help you realize your financial dreams and alleviate your financial...
I believe that everyone should feel total control over their finances. I specialize in retirement planning, education planning, and tax efficient planning. I’m mostly working with newlyweds, sales professionals, and business owners. I’m here to help you realize your financial dreams and alleviate your financial fears.
Cameron was born and raised in Schaumburg IL, and later went on to double major in Finance and Economics at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. He was the captain of the Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Team, won the CCIW conference championship, and participated in the Division III NCAA Tournament. As a loyal...
Cameron was born and raised in Schaumburg IL, and later went on to double major in Finance and Economics at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. He was the captain of the Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Team, won the CCIW conference championship, and participated in the Division III NCAA Tournament. As a loyal Chicago sports fan, Cameron also enjoys playing a variety of sports in his free time including: basketball, lacrosse, and golf.
As a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual, I'm here to add confidence and clarity to my clients' financial lives. Together, we build a strategic and intentional financial plan to align with your goals. My clients are forward-thinking & high-achieving individuals and families looking to grow and protect financial...
As a financial advisor for Northwestern Mutual, I'm here to add confidence and clarity to my clients' financial lives. Together, we build a strategic and intentional financial plan to align with your goals. My clients are forward-thinking & high-achieving individuals and families looking to grow and protect financial wellness, both now and in the future.
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, and their shepherd/Lab, Pepin.
Rosanne Racelis
Director of Operations
Rosanne started her career with Northwestern Mutual in 1992 with The Hoopis Financial Group. As an Associate Financial Representative, she was in various roles in recruiting and office operations. She joined The Carr District Network Office Team in August 2007 as the executive assistant to Scott Carr. Now her...
Rosanne started her career with Northwestern Mutual in 1992 with The Hoopis Financial Group. As an Associate Financial Representative, she was in various roles in recruiting and office operations. She joined The Carr District Network Office Team in August 2007 as the executive assistant to Scott Carr. Now her main role is to oversee the day to day office operations. Rosanne resides in Buffalo Grove and is married to Keith and has two children, Kyle and Reese.