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people first.
Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Woburn office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Kristen Torres
Director of Operations
My goal is to help clients reach their financial and personal goals in the most efficient and appropriate way. Through risk management, wealth accumulation, and tax efficiency planning we are able to reduce the stresses and unknowns of financial planning so clients can focus on the areas in their lives that are...
My goal is to help clients reach their financial and personal goals in the most efficient and appropriate way. Through risk management, wealth accumulation, and tax efficiency planning we are able to reduce the stresses and unknowns of financial planning so clients can focus on the areas in their lives that are most important to them.
John DeSimone
Associate Financial Representative
John DeSimone attended Saint Anselm College and UMass Amherst during his undergraduate career and joined Northwestern Mutual shortly after. He is a longtime resident of the north shore and an avid fan of sports, the outdoors, and trying new things. John proudly holds his life, accident and health insurance licenses...
John DeSimone attended Saint Anselm College and UMass Amherst during his undergraduate career and joined Northwestern Mutual shortly after. He is a longtime resident of the north shore and an avid fan of sports, the outdoors, and trying new things. John proudly holds his life, accident and health insurance licenses as well as his Series 7 and Series 63 FINRA registrations. He enjoys creating meaningful connections with his clients and colleagues and finds great joy in helping others create clarity and peace of mind with their financial futures.
Tracey O'Leary
Business Development
Tracey O’Leary began her professional career in advertising, where she spent several years building her expertise and penchant for creating effective processes and valuing efficiency. When the opportunity presented itself to transition into the financial services industry, Tracey happily leaned into it, viewing...
Tracey O’Leary began her professional career in advertising, where she spent several years building her expertise and penchant for creating effective processes and valuing efficiency. When the opportunity presented itself to transition into the financial services industry, Tracey happily leaned into it, viewing the evolution as a means to have a more direct, positive impact on people’s lives – both at present and in the years to come. Tracey greatly enjoys training others and helping to hone the skills and proficiencies of her colleagues. She combines her own skillset and approachable, warm demeanor to do so, and proudly holds her Series 6-, 63- and SIE FINRA registrations. When outside of the office, Tracey can almost always be found with her beloved fur baby, Finnegan. She enjoys all things outdoors – hiking, paddleboarding, golfing, to name a few – as well as cooking, practicing yoga, and traveling to new places.
Hannah Wein
Recruiter
Hannah graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She played field hockey at Northeastern, and coached at the University of Vermont for 2 years after graduation. She joined Northwestern Mutual in February of 2022, and manages the Recruiting and Selection Process for the Woburn,...
Hannah graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She played field hockey at Northeastern, and coached at the University of Vermont for 2 years after graduation. She joined Northwestern Mutual in February of 2022, and manages the Recruiting and Selection Process for the Woburn, MA office. Hannah lives in Chelmsford, MA with her fiancé, Tyler and their dog Oakley. She enjoys being with family and friends, hiking and being outside, and practicing yoga!
Leah Palermo
Recruiter