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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Fort Wayne office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.

Matt is the Managing Director for Northwestern Mutual – Fort Wayne, Indiana. Matt has been with NM for 15 years and is a partner in his personal practice through Heartwood Planning Group. Matt earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry from Purdue University Fort Wayne. Growing up with a farm...
Matt is the Managing Director for Northwestern Mutual – Fort Wayne, Indiana. Matt has been with NM for 15 years and is a partner in his personal practice through Heartwood Planning Group. Matt earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry from Purdue University Fort Wayne. Growing up with a farm background, Matt specializes in working with farms and agriculture-related businesses. Matt is married to Tami, and they reside in Berne, IN. They have triplets, Trevor, Mati, and Maci, who are active athletes in the community. Together, we’ll cultivate a holistic, needs-based financial plan that aligns goals with actions for today and tomorrow.

Ashley Stockwell
Director of Development
Ashley is the Director of Development for Northwestern Mutual – Fort Wayne and has been with NM since 2013 after graduating from Indiana University. Along with financial representative development for the district, Ashley works directly with the Heartwood Planning Group. Ashley and her husband Kyle run a dairy...
Ashley is the Director of Development for Northwestern Mutual – Fort Wayne and has been with NM since 2013 after graduating from Indiana University. Along with financial representative development for the district, Ashley works directly with the Heartwood Planning Group. Ashley and her husband Kyle run a dairy farm in Hudson, Indiana, along with their four kids, Konner, Kyra, Karter and Kooper.

Matthew Pineno
Director of Recruitment
Matt is the Director of Recruitment for Northwestern Mutual- Fort Wayne, Indiana. He provides support for recruiting and selection efforts for the Fort Wayne office with his focus being the Full Time Financial Representative role. He enjoys networking, golfing, and spending time with his fiancé.

Onnalee Hill
Director of Talent Strategy
Onna is the Director of Talent Strategy for Northwestern Mutual – Fort Wayne. She oversees recruiting, development of interns, and managing all growth processes. She also directs the Fort Wayne district’s Community Committee. Onna is married to Justin, who is enlisted in the United States Army. She has three...
Onna is the Director of Talent Strategy for Northwestern Mutual – Fort Wayne. She oversees recruiting, development of interns, and managing all growth processes. She also directs the Fort Wayne district’s Community Committee. Onna is married to Justin, who is enlisted in the United States Army. She has three stepchildren, Jaxson, Dawson, and Keegan, and the family enjoys sports and outdoor activities.

Ben is the Field Director for Northwestern Mutual – Fort Wayne, Indiana. Responsible for mentoring advisors in their first five years, Ben works closely with the representatives in the district. Ben is a IPFW graduate, has been with NM since 2011, and manages a personal practice as well. He and his wife, Gwen,...
Ben is the Field Director for Northwestern Mutual – Fort Wayne, Indiana. Responsible for mentoring advisors in their first five years, Ben works closely with the representatives in the district. Ben is a IPFW graduate, has been with NM since 2011, and manages a personal practice as well. He and his wife, Gwen, live in greater Fort Wayne along with their children Eliot, Beck and Trevi.

Bobby is the College Unit Director for Northwestern Mutual – Fort Wayne, Indiana. Responsible for developing and mentoring College Financial Representatives, Bobby works to coach student financial representatives. He also has his own personal integrated practice locally and joined Northwestern Mutual in 2016...
Bobby is the College Unit Director for Northwestern Mutual – Fort Wayne, Indiana. Responsible for developing and mentoring College Financial Representatives, Bobby works to coach student financial representatives. He also has his own personal integrated practice locally and joined Northwestern Mutual in 2016 after graduating from Wabash College.