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 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. Currently, her top priorities include District Office operations, supervising SET, and activity coaching. Adrian’s favorite...
Adrian is the 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. Currently, her top priorities include District Office operations, supervising SET, and 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 5 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 5 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.
I understand that financial planning means something unique to everyone. I’ll work with you to build a strategic plan for the future, complementing the good work you’ve already done to achieve your goals. I’m passionate about partnering with clients who care about their families and future and who appreciate...
I understand that financial planning means something unique to everyone. I’ll work with you to build a strategic plan for the future, complementing the good work you’ve already done to achieve your goals. I’m passionate about partnering with clients who care about their families and future and who appreciate the importance of high-quality education in regards to financial planning!
Kolby & his team enjoy spending the necessary time getting to know their clients and building long lasting relationships. Kolby helps individuals and business owners create unique, strategic, and creative plans to accomplish what is most important to his clients. Kolby, his wife Carly, and Daughter Alina live...
Kolby & his team enjoy spending the necessary time getting to know their clients and building long lasting relationships. Kolby helps individuals and business owners create unique, strategic, and creative plans to accomplish what is most important to his clients. Kolby, his wife Carly, and Daughter Alina live in Lincoln, Nebraska and has been with us since 2018.
Derek and his team partner with their clients to craft personalized financial plans to meet present and future goals. Through holistic planning, Derek skillfully supports the goals of families, business owners, and the community.
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.
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.
