Putting
people first.
Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Lincoln office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Nate joined Northwestern Mutual in 2009 as an intern. During his time with Northwestern Mutual he and his team have built a wealth management group that regularly achieves the highest honors across the financial services industry. Nate is also the Managing Director for Northwestern Mutual the Lincoln Group as...
Nate joined Northwestern Mutual in 2009 as an intern. During his time with Northwestern Mutual he and his team have built a wealth management group that regularly achieves the highest honors across the financial services industry. Nate is also the Managing Director for Northwestern Mutual the Lincoln Group as a whole. Nate focuses on imbodying his teams core values: Authentic, Diligent, and Trailblazer. He believes that the planning experience can be fun, extremely meaningful, and always that the future favors those with foresight. Nate resides on an acreage southwest of Lincoln with his wife Cassie, and their 3 children, Aberdeen, Emerett and Berkeley. Nate and his family enjoy all activities that involve family and friends. Nate enjoys working in his shed, golfing, going to the lake, snowboarding, and hunting.
Adrian Walker
Director of Operations
Adrian is the Executive District Director of Operations. Her NM career began in the Network Office in Omaha after graduation from Chadron State College in 2003. Since then she has worn many hats and continues to foster a culture of community and growth for all our advisors and team members. Currently, her top...
Adrian is the Executive District Director of Operations. Her NM career began in the Network Office in Omaha after graduation from Chadron State College in 2003. Since then she has worn many hats and continues to foster a culture of community and growth for all our advisors and team members. Currently, her top priorities include District Office operations, Sales Execution Team Lead, and business activity coaching. Adrian’s favorite hat to wear is the one labeled “mom”. She lives in Lincoln with husband, Shawn and two awesome kiddos, Elle and William. They enjoy spending time together with their three dogs, travelling, and like many moms, capturing it all on camera for the scrapbook.
Laurie Sagehorn
Executive Director of Growth and Development
Russell Walton is a well-rounded financial professional with a passion for helping others. Russell and his team of 6 partner with their clients to craft personalized financial plans to help meet present and future goals. His practice is committed to his clients through the integration of technology and comprehensive...
Russell Walton is a well-rounded financial professional with a passion for helping others. Russell and his team of 6 partner with their clients to craft personalized financial plans to help meet present and future goals. His practice is committed to his clients through the integration of technology and comprehensive financial planning. Russell has a national practice that spans across the country.
Cody understands that financial security is defined differently based upon who you ask and what their dreams and desires may be. One common theme is that everyone wants to know that they are on track for their version of future financial security, while still being able to create and cherish moments with loved...
Cody understands that financial security is defined differently based upon who you ask and what their dreams and desires may be. One common theme is that everyone wants to know that they are on track for their version of future financial security, while still being able to create and cherish moments with loved ones today. He enjoys partnering with clients who are passionate about their positively impacting their families, businesses, and communities. In addition to helping clients reach their true potential, he has the opportunity to support and mentor individuals within our firm as a member of our Leadership Team. Being a resource for others as they define and build their financial planning practice is the best way he can pay it forward to those who helped him get where he is today. The feeling of family and support is truly what makes our culture so unique.
Kolby joined our Leadership Team January of 2020 knowing he wanted to help those around him thrive. Kolby, a top 10 College Unit Director in 2022 and 2023 led a successful and high-achieving intern team. Kolby continues to coach younger advisors and has a real passion for leadership, growth and development, always...
Kolby joined our Leadership Team January of 2020 knowing he wanted to help those around him thrive. Kolby, a top 10 College Unit Director in 2022 and 2023 led a successful and high-achieving intern team. Kolby continues to coach younger advisors and has a real passion for leadership, growth and development, always aiming to be a resource for others. Kolby and his team enjoy spending the necessary time getting to know their clients and building long lasting relationships. Kolby helps established families, individuals, and business owners create unique, strategic, and creative plans to accomplish what is most important in their lives. Kolby enjoys golfing, working on projects at home and spending time his wife Carly, daughter Alina, and son Kalan. Together they live in Lincoln, Nebraska and have been with NM since 2018.
Derek and his team partner with their clients to craft personalized financial plans to meet present and future goals that are most near and dear to them. His team takes a comprehensive approach to their client’s situations to develop a unique financial plan that is relevant to them. Derek thoroughly enjoys building...
Derek and his team partner with their clients to craft personalized financial plans to meet present and future goals that are most near and dear to them. His team takes a comprehensive approach to their client’s situations to develop a unique financial plan that is relevant to them. Derek thoroughly enjoys building long lasting relationships with his clients and being an important part of their financial lives. He and his team prioritize and value giving back to the community in many different forms as well. Derek also plays a role in attracting and developing new advisors in the office. On days off, you can most likely find Derek on the golf course or doing something else outside!
John Ruhl is a Financial Advisor whose mission is to help individuals, families, and business owners have financial success. John and his wife Rosie live in Lincoln NE.
Klay is originally from Wilber, NE and played college basketball at Concordia University in Seward, NE. He started as an intern at Northwestern Mutual in 2020 and has been loving it ever since. He was a top intern and has been an emerging advisor achieving several top awards. This career has helped him realize...
Klay is originally from Wilber, NE and played college basketball at Concordia University in Seward, NE. He started as an intern at Northwestern Mutual in 2020 and has been loving it ever since. He was a top intern and has been an emerging advisor achieving several top awards. This career has helped him realize that people need us now more than ever, and he loves having the ability to make an impact on his clients and community with the work that we do. Outside of the office, Klay enjoys spending quality time with friends and family. You can catch him enjoying a round of golf, playing basketball, reading a motivational book, and working on his physical fitness in his free time.
Carly thrives off of relationships and helping understand what truly makes people achieve ultimate happiness by being at the center of her clients' financial lives. Her passion for people found her starting a career at Northwestern Mutual and drives a successful financial planning practice.