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Scott Iodice
CLU®, CFP®
Managing Partner
Scott Iodice was born and raised in Fairfield, CT, received his bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College in 1985, and started his Northwestern Mutual career in January 1986. While building his personal practice serving clients for 12 years, he began to get increasingly involved in the mentoring and development...
Scott Iodice was born and raised in Fairfield, CT, received his bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College in 1985, and started his Northwestern Mutual career in January 1986. While building his personal practice serving clients for 12 years, he began to get increasingly involved in the mentoring and development of new Financial Representatives, which led to his wife Blair and him moving to Northwestern Mutual's Home Office in Milwaukee for three years to prepare him to be a Managing Partner. In August of 2002, Scott was appointed Managing Partner for the Maryland Network Office. He now leads a growing and successful organization of currently 90 Financial Advisors supported by approximately 150 associates working out of offices in Annapolis, Baltimore, Ellicott City, Frederick, Hagerstown, Hunt Valley & York. He and Blair have three adult children, Todd, Grant and Meredith, and they all enjoy time with family and friends, tennis, golf, travel, & charitable activities.
Beth Horn
MBA
Chief Growth Officer
Beth joined Northwestern Mutual in 2010 as a Training and Development Associate and quickly grew in her role, currently serving as the firm's Chief Growth Officer. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, Beth worked at NVR, Inc. as the Learning and Development Regional Manager. She received her undergraduate degree...
Beth joined Northwestern Mutual in 2010 as a Training and Development Associate and quickly grew in her role, currently serving as the firm's Chief Growth Officer. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, Beth worked at NVR, Inc. as the Learning and Development Regional Manager. She received her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and attended graduate school at the University of Maryland Smith School of Business, where she received her MBA. As Chief Growth Officer, Beth is responsible for driving advisor productivity and sales growth in the Mid-Atlantic region. Beth is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. She collaborates with team members to set the strategic direction for career advisors and leads subsequent initiatives including firm marketing efforts, consulting services, advisor training, and client engagement.
Beth Jones
CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, CFP®, RICP®
Director of Supervision
Beth is originally from Glen Burnie, Maryland, and began her career with Northwestern Mutual in 1995 after graduating from University of Maryland Baltimore County with Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics and Biological Science. Beth holds two roles; Director of Supervision and Chief Financial Officer where she...
Beth is originally from Glen Burnie, Maryland, and began her career with Northwestern Mutual in 1995 after graduating from University of Maryland Baltimore County with Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics and Biological Science. Beth holds two roles; Director of Supervision and Chief Financial Officer where she focuses on maintaining compliance as a competitive advantage. Previously, Beth was a Northwestern Mutual Director of Investment Operations and Services and Director of Operations. In her time with the organization she has studied and earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional certification, FLMI, CLU®, and ChFC® designations.
Originally from Davidsonville, MD, Jeff began a career with Northwestern Mutual in September 2001 after completing his B.S. in Marketing at the University of Baltimore. In addition to his leadership and mentoring role as District Director of the Baltimore office, Jeff is an active Wealth Management Advisor. He...
Originally from Davidsonville, MD, Jeff began a career with Northwestern Mutual in September 2001 after completing his B.S. in Marketing at the University of Baltimore. In addition to his leadership and mentoring role as District Director of the Baltimore office, Jeff is an active Wealth Management Advisor. He lives in Baltimore with his wife, Heather, and their dogs, George and James Franco.
Michael Chartos leads the Annapolis, MD office of Northwestern Mutual. Mike graduated from Salisbury University with a Bachelor of Science degree, where he majored in Marketing and minored in Information Systems. He began working with Northwestern Mutual through an Internship program in 2009. It was there he discovered...
Michael Chartos leads the Annapolis, MD office of Northwestern Mutual. Mike graduated from Salisbury University with a Bachelor of Science degree, where he majored in Marketing and minored in Information Systems. He began working with Northwestern Mutual through an Internship program in 2009. It was there he discovered the value of the service he was providing to clients. He joined the firm as a Financial Advisor in 2010, and was appointed as the Managing Director of the Annapolis office in 2019.
Josh Parish leads the Frederick, MD and Hagerstown, MD offices of Northwestern Mutual. Prior to beginning his career with Northwestern Mutual, Josh received a Bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary, a law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and an MBA from the University of Baltimore...
Josh Parish leads the Frederick, MD and Hagerstown, MD offices of Northwestern Mutual. Prior to beginning his career with Northwestern Mutual, Josh received a Bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary, a law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and an MBA from the University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business. Currently Josh serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director for the Frederick and Hagerstown offices.
Ryan Walterhoefer leads the Ellicott City, MD office of Northwestern Mutual. Ryan joined Northwestern Mutual in 2006 as a college intern. After graduating from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where he played varsity lacrosse, Ryan joined Northwestern Mutual full time and quickly flourished. He has...
Ryan Walterhoefer leads the Ellicott City, MD office of Northwestern Mutual. Ryan joined Northwestern Mutual in 2006 as a college intern. After graduating from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where he played varsity lacrosse, Ryan joined Northwestern Mutual full time and quickly flourished. He has served as a College Unit Director, a Field Director, and currently holds the role of Managing Director at the Northwestern Mutual office in Ellicott City, Maryland.
David Ziegler leads the Hunt Valley, MD and York, PA offices of Northwestern Mutual. Dave is originally from Sparks, Maryland and joined Northwestern Mutual in August, 1999 as a Financial Representative. In his years with the firm he has also acted as a Field Director, and is currently the Managing Director for...
David Ziegler leads the Hunt Valley, MD and York, PA offices of Northwestern Mutual. Dave is originally from Sparks, Maryland and joined Northwestern Mutual in August, 1999 as a Financial Representative. In his years with the firm he has also acted as a Field Director, and is currently the Managing Director for Maryland’s Hunt Valley office and Pennsylvania's York office.
Nicholas Ruocco
Chief Recruitment Officer
Nick joined Northwestern Mutual in 2006 as a Financial Representative Assistant. He found success in the recruiting and development side of the career and transitioned into leading the selection process in the Annapolis office and eventually the entire Mid-Atlantic territory. In 2016 he received the Leadership...
Nick joined Northwestern Mutual in 2006 as a Financial Representative Assistant. He found success in the recruiting and development side of the career and transitioned into leading the selection process in the Annapolis office and eventually the entire Mid-Atlantic territory. In 2016 he received the Leadership Impact Award as a result of his dedication to helping new financial advisors develop successful careers. Contact Nick at nick.ruocco@nm.com if you are interested in learning more about a career as a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual.