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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Frederick office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Ariel Rodriguez Mercado was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He attended Rutgers University in 1995 as a Division 1 student-athlete. He then returned to Puerto Rico to pursue his professional volleyball career. He would go on to play for Puerto Rico’s National Team and internationally as a foreign player in Europe...
Ariel Rodriguez Mercado was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He attended Rutgers University in 1995 as a Division 1 student-athlete. He then returned to Puerto Rico to pursue his professional volleyball career. He would go on to play for Puerto Rico’s National Team and internationally as a foreign player in Europe and South America. After retiring from his professional volleyball career of sixteen years, he and his family moved to Maryland in 2010, where he began his career in Financial Services. Ariel is currently the Managing Director at Northwestern Mutual- Frederick and is building a strong team of entrepreneurial individuals who are successfully growing their business in the financial services industry. He also runs a successful financial advising practice, helping individuals and business owners plan for their financial future. Ariel and his wife, Anissa, have three daughters and currently live in Frederick, MD.
As a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual, I work with professionals, families, and small business owners to help them implement financial plans that will allow them to feel financially secure. My goal is for all of my clients to feel heard, and to leave our meetings empowered with the knowledge to...
As a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual, I work with professionals, families, and small business owners to help them implement financial plans that will allow them to feel financially secure. My goal is for all of my clients to feel heard, and to leave our meetings empowered with the knowledge to make decisions about their financial plans.
Born and raised in Maryland, after graduating James Madison University (Go DUKES!), I spent just under a year working for Major League Baseball in Sydney, Australia. Upon returning to Maryland, I started my financial services career – managing employee benefits packages, with a focus on growth companies in the...
Born and raised in Maryland, after graduating James Madison University (Go DUKES!), I spent just under a year working for Major League Baseball in Sydney, Australia. Upon returning to Maryland, I started my financial services career – managing employee benefits packages, with a focus on growth companies in the DMV region. My relationships with top entrepreneurs inspired me to go out on my own. I spent the next years owning and operating restaurants. After the birth of my second child, I made the return to the financial services world with Northwestern Mutual in Frederick. I’m fortunate to go home every day to my beautiful wife Julianna, my energetic daughter Adelaide, and my look-a-like son Brooks. My mission at Northwestern is to inspire good people to seize opportunities through realistic and achievable financial planning. I live everyday by my 5 values: Love my family, always be curious first, earn trustworthiness, help through motivation, and be involved in my community. Go O’s!
Arly Garcia
Director of Recruitment
Arly Garcia is the Director of Recruitment for Northwestern Mutual, where she also handles all the marketing and social media efforts. With a diverse skill set that includes leadership, creativity, sales, and reliability, Arly brings a valuable perspective to her role. Originally from New Jersey, she moved to...
Arly Garcia is the Director of Recruitment for Northwestern Mutual, where she also handles all the marketing and social media efforts. With a diverse skill set that includes leadership, creativity, sales, and reliability, Arly brings a valuable perspective to her role. Originally from New Jersey, she moved to Maryland at the age of 12. Arly attended Towson University and graduated with two Bachelor's Degrees, one in Marketing and another in Business Systems & Processes. Outside of work, she enjoys playing basketball, soccer, hiking, working out, and expressing her creativity through drawing and painting. Above all, Arly has a passion for traveling and exploring new places and cultures!
Manuel Carrero
Director of Business Development
Kimberly Hawryluk
Operations Manager
Kimberly has worked with Northwestern Mutual since September 2012, and is committed to assisting new financial representatives get a jump start on their careers. Kimberly is the Sales Executive Team member in the Frederick office, and is responsible for processing insurance applications, assisting in the planning...
Kimberly has worked with Northwestern Mutual since September 2012, and is committed to assisting new financial representatives get a jump start on their careers. Kimberly is the Sales Executive Team member in the Frederick office, and is responsible for processing insurance applications, assisting in the planning process, and helping clients with service needs. Kimberly holds a Maryland Life and Health license, as well as a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology.