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Edward Gurka

CFP®, CLTC®, WMCP®, CLU®, ChFC®

Managing Director

I joined Northwestern Mutual in October of 2008. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from Marist College. I continued my studies and expertise by becoming certified in financial planning & obtaining my CFP® along with my CLTC designations. Currently, I hold my series 7, 66, 63, 6 and 26 securities licenses, along with the life, accident, and health insurance licenses.
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Kyle Drobnis

CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC®

Growth and Development Director

As one of the top advisors in the New York area I’m able to offer a premier wealth management experience by using state-of-the-art technology developed by Northwestern Mutual. This consistent, level of service offered inspires my clients that their financial affairs are handled with the highest level of competency. Our team promotes forward thinking, creativity, and open communication.
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Blake Geller

CFP®

Field Director

My mission is to help people define what financial security means to them, and create strategies that help them achieve their goals and objectives with the highest probability of success. Financial security is confidence, a confidence I wish to impart into others, as it is the feeling my family had when we needed it the most.
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Jennifer Hallowell

Office Manager

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Tim O'Brien

CFP®

Financial Advisor

My team’s mission is to build trusting relationships over time to help guide professionals in many different industries, and their families, toward their versions of financial security and financial freedom. We take pride in transparency to make this process as efficient and stress-free as possible.
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Alysia Acevedo

Recruiter

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