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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Montana office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Greg Castronovo
Managing Partner
Greg serves as the Managing Partner leading recruiting, development, growth and operations, while spearheading strategic initiatives. Greg was named Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual Montana in April 2006 after serving 15 years with Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative, Field Director and Managing...
Greg serves as the Managing Partner leading recruiting, development, growth and operations, while spearheading strategic initiatives. Greg was named Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual Montana in April 2006 after serving 15 years with Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative, Field Director and Managing Director. Greg has a broad range of financial and leadership experience and has led Northwestern Mutual Montana to incredible growth under his tenure. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from The College of St. Scholastica in 1990. Greg lives in Bozeman, MT with his wife Christy and has two children, Jonah and Delaney. Greg is passionate about supporting childhood cancer organizations and spends his free time playing hockey and tinkering on his project cars.
Nicole Klement
Director of Supervision
Nicole is the Director of Supervision with Northwestern Mutual – Montana. She brings to us her energy around teaching, training, and leading in a compliant way. Nicole attended Washington State University receiving a Marketing Degree with a Professional Sales certification. She worked for many years in retail...
Nicole is the Director of Supervision with Northwestern Mutual – Montana. She brings to us her energy around teaching, training, and leading in a compliant way. Nicole attended Washington State University receiving a Marketing Degree with a Professional Sales certification. She worked for many years in retail management, focused on growing the business & developing her team. Nicole is married to her high-school sweetheart Justin and is a dog mom to Piper & Dakota.
Michael started his relationship with Northwestern Mutual as a client years before becoming a Financial Advisor. That experience developed his conviction and belief in the company and the work we do. As the Chief Development Officer, he has the unique opportunity to help our advisors grow and have impact in their...
Michael started his relationship with Northwestern Mutual as a client years before becoming a Financial Advisor. That experience developed his conviction and belief in the company and the work we do. As the Chief Development Officer, he has the unique opportunity to help our advisors grow and have impact in their communities. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, skiing and spending time with his wife and two boys.
Christy Castronovo
Chief Marketing Officer
Christy is Chief Marketing Officer with Northwestern Mutual - Montana and has been with Northwestern Mutual Montana since 2002 in a variety of roles including Financial Advisor and Chief Recruiting Officer. She attended Montana State University receiving a Communication degree and continued with her Master's at...
Christy is Chief Marketing Officer with Northwestern Mutual - Montana and has been with Northwestern Mutual Montana since 2002 in a variety of roles including Financial Advisor and Chief Recruiting Officer. She attended Montana State University receiving a Communication degree and continued with her Master's at San Diego State. Christy is married to Greg and step-mom to Jonah and Delaney. She loves all that living in Montana has to offer, especially spending time outside with her dogs Nona and Auggie.
James Kaiser is a Wealth Management Advisor, who started his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2008. He and his team focus on personal, business, and retirement planning for business owners and medical professionals. He is married to Leisa, and has two children: Leo and Lily.