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

Justin Ruetz is the managing director of our Northwestern Mutual firm in Zionsville, Indiana. Justin serves our advisors in the growth and development of their businesses, while overseeing the growth of the office as a whole. Beginning his career in 2013 with our downtown Indianapolis office, Justin quickly advanced...
Justin Ruetz is the managing director of our Northwestern Mutual firm in Zionsville, Indiana. Justin serves our advisors in the growth and development of their businesses, while overseeing the growth of the office as a whole. Beginning his career in 2013 with our downtown Indianapolis office, Justin quickly advanced to the role of chief development officer for our offices in Utah under the leadership of managing partner, Todd Grabner. Born and raised in Carmel, Ind., Justin attended Saint Joseph’s College where he received his bachelor’s degree. He returned to Indiana in 2018 and was soon thereafter appointed as the managing director in Zionsville. Justin’s passions revolve around leadership development, scaling business growth, and helping others maximize their potential in life and in their businesses. Justin and his wife, Leigh, currently reside in Indianapolis and are proud parents to their son, Micah.

Shane Beaman is a college unit director & financial advisor in our Northwestern Mutual firm in Zionsville, Indiana. Shane was introduced to NM while a student at Wabash College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree, and was immediately recognized within the company for his tireless work ethic and aptitude for...
Shane Beaman is a college unit director & financial advisor in our Northwestern Mutual firm in Zionsville, Indiana. Shane was introduced to NM while a student at Wabash College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree, and was immediately recognized within the company for his tireless work ethic and aptitude for learning. Shane was extended an offer to join the firm in the fall of 2018, and the rest is history. Shane quickly achieved recognition as the #1 financial representative in the central region in his first year of the business. He impacted more than 100 clients, helping them get closer to their unique financial goals in 2019. Shane was appointed to the role of college unit director due to his passion and belief in our internship program as the ideal environment for growing young representatives. Shane recently married his wife, Georgia, who is excited to be joining his team in the coming months.

Daniel Baker serves as a college unit director and financial advisor within the Zionsville district office. Daniel joined NM as an Intern while finishing his college degree at Indiana Tech. Quickly discovering a passion for helping clients achieve financial security, Daniel thrived in the internship program. Achieving...
Daniel Baker serves as a college unit director and financial advisor within the Zionsville district office. Daniel joined NM as an Intern while finishing his college degree at Indiana Tech. Quickly discovering a passion for helping clients achieve financial security, Daniel thrived in the internship program. Achieving P10 & T20, Daniel was recognized as one of the leading young financial representatives in the state of Indiana and invited to join the firm on a full-time basis. Early in his career Daniel was recognized for the quality of planning he provided clients & the impact he provided throughout our communities. Daniel was invited to join our leadership team in 2018. Daniel is now responsible for the recruitment and development of our nationally recognized Top 10 Internship Program. In 2019, Daniel led the largest internship team in the state of Indiana. He and his wife, Cortney, reside in Westfield, Ind., where Daniel was born and raised.