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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Manchester office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Scott Christensen
CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®, CLF®
Managing Partner
Scott is the Managing Partner of the Northern New England offices of Northwestern Mutual, a position he has held since 2004. Scott’s role is to grow the distribution of Northwestern Mutual in NH, ME, VT and Northeastern MA. His organization is recognized as having the most industry credentials per advisor in...
Scott is the Managing Partner of the Northern New England offices of Northwestern Mutual, a position he has held since 2004. Scott’s role is to grow the distribution of Northwestern Mutual in NH, ME, VT and Northeastern MA. His organization is recognized as having the most industry credentials per advisor in Northwestern Mutual. Scott is a native of Chicago. He attended the University of Illinois and graduated with a degree in Business Administration/Marketing in 1984. His career with Northwestern Mutual started in 1990. Scott is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Boy Scouts Daniel Webster Council in NH. He also participates on the Board of Southeast NH Habitat for Humanity and the Board of Advisors of StayWorkPlay NH. Scott is also a trustee for the State of NH Retirement Security Board. Scott is married to his college sweetheart, Kathy. They have three daughters, Carly, Sara and Abbey. In leisure time, Scott enjoys skiing, golf and travel.
Catherine Guman
Director of Finance
Catherine joined Northwestern Mutual in September 2019 in the role of Director of Finance. Catherine has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Human Services, with a background in the finance of non-profits. Originally from Texas, Catherine lives in Merrimack, NH with her husband Mark, and enjoys reading, horseback...
Catherine joined Northwestern Mutual in September 2019 in the role of Director of Finance. Catherine has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Human Services, with a background in the finance of non-profits. Originally from Texas, Catherine lives in Merrimack, NH with her husband Mark, and enjoys reading, horseback riding, and spending time with her 3 college-aged sons.
Kristy Warmerdam
Director of Supervision
Kristy joined Northwestern Mutual in February 2022 as the Director of Supervision for Northern New England. She ensures compliance by the firm’s associates of applicable laws and guidelines, industry regulations and company rules related to the sale and servicing of insurance and securities products. Kristy’s...
Kristy joined Northwestern Mutual in February 2022 as the Director of Supervision for Northern New England. She ensures compliance by the firm’s associates of applicable laws and guidelines, industry regulations and company rules related to the sale and servicing of insurance and securities products. Kristy’s experience in the financial services industry began in 1992. She’s originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana but now resides in Manchester, New Hampshire with her husband Adam. She has 3 adult sons, and two dogs.
Sharon Letendre
Director of Client Relations
Sharon joined Northwestern Mutual in July 2006 as the Investment Operations Assistant. She was later promoted to Investment Operations Manager and is currently the Director of Client Relations/Investment Operations for the Manchester agency. She is responsible for coaching and supporting a team of financial...
Sharon joined Northwestern Mutual in July 2006 as the Investment Operations Assistant. She was later promoted to Investment Operations Manager and is currently the Director of Client Relations/Investment Operations for the Manchester agency. She is responsible for coaching and supporting a team of financial advisors who reconnect with unassigned clients to build financial security through planning, service and sales. She also oversees the operations side of the investment business. Sharon received her AAS in Applied Business Management from the University of New Hampshire - Durham and later her BS in Human Resources Administration from Granite State College in Concord, NH. Sharon is married to Rick and has 2 adult sons. She enjoys riding passenger on their Harley Trike, sitting around a campfire and spending time with family, friends and her golden retriever, Cooper.
Lisha Wallace
Recruiter
Lisha is the Recruiter for the Northern New England Manchester, NH office of Northwestern Mutual, a position she has held since 2023. Lisha’s role is to find and attract quality candidates to our Financial Representative/Advisor roles in the Northwestern Mutual NH and VT offices. Lisha is a native of Ohio....
Lisha is the Recruiter for the Northern New England Manchester, NH office of Northwestern Mutual, a position she has held since 2023. Lisha’s role is to find and attract quality candidates to our Financial Representative/Advisor roles in the Northwestern Mutual NH and VT offices. Lisha is a native of Ohio. She attended The Ohio State and graduated with a masters in Atmospheric Sciences in 1997. After graduation she moved to New England to pursue her career in Meteorology. Lisha is on the Executive Council of the American Heart Association’s Manchester, NH Go Red Program. She also participates on the Advisory Council for The Palace Theatre. In her leisure time, Lisha enjoys pickleball, hula dancing and is learning to paddle board.