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people first.
Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Ellicott City office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
![Ryan Walterhoefer - Northwestern Mutual headshot](https://media.northwesternmutual.com/images/field/person/33697090/c3fb692f-3025-4a47-6f18-214a34475c62.jpg)
I really enjoy working with focused, driven individuals who recognize that pouring their energy into their family and career is the best use of their time. Everyone has a different vision of what it means to be financially secure and their vision is likely to change throughout their lifetime. I can help you create...
I really enjoy working with focused, driven individuals who recognize that pouring their energy into their family and career is the best use of their time. Everyone has a different vision of what it means to be financially secure and their vision is likely to change throughout their lifetime. I can help you create a personalized financial strategy that has a firm foundation in your beliefs!
![Alexandra Mathis - Northwestern Mutual headshot](https://media.northwesternmutual.com/images/field/person/87715285/2d994451-be28-490c-4ce0-34c235da0b61.jpg)
Alexandra Mathis
Director of Operations
![Rachel Barnett - Northwestern Mutual headshot](https://media.northwesternmutual.com/images/field/person/87793968/602a5c7e-dde1-413b-43e8-caf33a63b5a1.jpg)
Rachel Barnett
Director of Recruitment and Development
![Danny Pilkerton - Northwestern Mutual headshot](https://media.northwesternmutual.com/images/field/person/87793363/d00a848d-53bd-4eb7-700f-90ea19ac3f83.jpg)
Danny Pilkerton
Director of Career Development
![Nick Lamanna - Northwestern Mutual headshot](https://media.northwesternmutual.com/images/field/person/79941341/f78488ac-8879-44ba-8cc8-d4eaa79fb4c3.jpg)
I am a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, specializing in insurance and investment planning for high income families. From an education stand point, I have my MBA with a focus in finance as well as a designation in Retirement Income Planning (RICP®), in addition I have my Series 7, 66, and Life & Health...
I am a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, specializing in insurance and investment planning for high income families. From an education stand point, I have my MBA with a focus in finance as well as a designation in Retirement Income Planning (RICP®), in addition I have my Series 7, 66, and Life & Health license. I live in Hanover MD with my wife Melissa and two children, Carmela and Ari.
![Zach Hooker - Northwestern Mutual headshot](https://media.northwesternmutual.com/images/field/person/87793596/d0b00102-80f2-454e-5484-ad6d9900edc9.jpg)
Marlena Slaw Kiewe
Director of New Business