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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Springfield office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Christian Kirk is a Financial Advisor and Managing Director of the Springfield, MO office. He graduated from Missouri State and has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2015. In 2017, he married his wife Mackenzie and together they share one child, JJ. Christian is dedicated to helping his clients and team achieve...
Christian Kirk is a Financial Advisor and Managing Director of the Springfield, MO office. He graduated from Missouri State and has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2015. In 2017, he married his wife Mackenzie and together they share one child, JJ. Christian is dedicated to helping his clients and team achieve important personal and financial goals.
Kyla Almany
Director of Operations
Kyla is a native of De Soto, MO. After playing collegiate volleyball for the beginning of her college career, she transferred to Missouri State University to finish out the remainder of her studies. Here, Kyla graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and a minor in Spanish....
Kyla is a native of De Soto, MO. After playing collegiate volleyball for the beginning of her college career, she transferred to Missouri State University to finish out the remainder of her studies. Here, Kyla graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and a minor in Spanish. She also received a certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution. During her time at MSU, Kyla held the Standards position on the executive board in her sorority Alpha Sigma Alpha. She recently got married and moved into a new home in Clever, MO. In her free time, she loves editing video content, journaling, and working out.
Layton Harris graduated from Evangel University in Springfield, MO. He joined Northwestern Mutual in 2016 as an intern and quickly was able to expand his business with the full-time opportunity. Layton is married to his high school sweetheart, Courtney, in 2022 and together they share a home with their beloved...
Layton Harris graduated from Evangel University in Springfield, MO. He joined Northwestern Mutual in 2016 as an intern and quickly was able to expand his business with the full-time opportunity. Layton is married to his high school sweetheart, Courtney, in 2022 and together they share a home with their beloved dog Ivy. They enjoy moments outdoors and spending quality time together.
