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Derek started his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2002 as a college intern. He was selected to be the Managing Director of the St. Cloud, MN office in 2007. Derek led the St. Cloud office until 2011 and was soon appointed the District Director of Northwestern Mutual - Minneapolis in January 2012. Derek is native...
Derek started his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2002 as a college intern. He was selected to be the Managing Director of the St. Cloud, MN office in 2007. Derek led the St. Cloud office until 2011 and was soon appointed the District Director of Northwestern Mutual - Minneapolis in January 2012. Derek is native to Albany, Minnesota and enjoys spending time with his friends and family. He likes to golf, hunt, fish, and spend time on the area lakes in the summer. Derek is married to Melinda and resides in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Kyle began his career with NM in October 2014 after graduating from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. After a fast start, Kyle also began to participate in office leadership as a College Unit Captain mentoring interns. Over the last 4+ years he’s continued to take on the dual role of growing his own...
Kyle began his career with NM in October 2014 after graduating from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. After a fast start, Kyle also began to participate in office leadership as a College Unit Captain mentoring interns. Over the last 4+ years he’s continued to take on the dual role of growing his own practice while also being a mentor to new advisors and representatives. On the leadership side, he now serves as a Growth & Development Director playing a lead role in recruiting, developing and mentoring new full-time representatives into the Minneapolis Office. Away from NM, you’ll find Kyle outdoors with family and friends enjoying Vikings games, hunting/fishing, snowmobiling, motorcycling or spending time on a nearby lake.

I specialize in working with individuals within 20 years of retirement looking to refine their current planning. I do this through a comprehensive planning process that allows clients to stay on track for their highest value goals. Together we build a plan that helps integrates the need to manage the impact of...
I specialize in working with individuals within 20 years of retirement looking to refine their current planning. I do this through a comprehensive planning process that allows clients to stay on track for their highest value goals. Together we build a plan that helps integrates the need to manage the impact of taxes, liquidity needs, and minimizes the risk of worst case scenarios.