
Putting
people first.
Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Melville office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.

Steven Abbass
CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®, CASL®, CAP®
Managing Partner


Alison Giacco Vogt
CLF®
Director of Training and Development
I have a unique opportunity to work closely with all candidates that join our firm. As early as post acceptance we engage in initial training on the sales cycle, ratios and language. I am also instrumental in the coordination and facilitation of sessions in our Training Academy. I also have on-going training in...
I have a unique opportunity to work closely with all candidates that join our firm. As early as post acceptance we engage in initial training on the sales cycle, ratios and language. I am also instrumental in the coordination and facilitation of sessions in our Training Academy. I also have on-going training in place for both full time and Intern candidates upon completion of initial training. On the development side I coach a select group of both full time and Intern reps as well as overseeing the other coaches across our firm to ensure all reps have a similar experience and opportunity to succeed in the business. The training and development of Full Time and Intern candidates is an ongoing process that requires some custom tailored plans depending on the needs. New reps need to learn and understand many fundamentals therefore the learning never ends. We are also in an industry that is constantly changing so our training and development systems remain fluid to meet those changes.
Erin Indelli
Director of Finance

Jillian Kashuba
Chief Recruitment Officer

Tony Gomez is a Certified Financial Planner specializing in financial planning for individuals and small business owners.
Nicholas Davis
Director of Supervision
Dina Dakwar
Director of Strategic Development
Dina is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and holds her BBA and MSF in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Starting her career with Northwestern Mutual Corporate as a college intern in 2011 has evolved into a lifelong career. Her role focuses on growing our leadership team and bringing strategic alignment...
Dina is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and holds her BBA and MSF in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Starting her career with Northwestern Mutual Corporate as a college intern in 2011 has evolved into a lifelong career. Her role focuses on growing our leadership team and bringing strategic alignment across all our offices.

Working with Northwestern Mutual affords my team competence on both sides of the financial playing field. We serve our clients by forming a personal relationship to help them achieve their financial goals.


"Our Mission is to help others" For our clients that means helping them plan for the life they want to live, the legacy they want to leave, and the impact they want to have. Our team's goal is to act as your personal financial team, helping you to make important financial decisions, making sure the right financial...
"Our Mission is to help others" For our clients that means helping them plan for the life they want to live, the legacy they want to leave, and the impact they want to have. Our team's goal is to act as your personal financial team, helping you to make important financial decisions, making sure the right financial tools are in place and most importantly, helping you plan with the end in mind.

Gabriella Ciamillo is a financial advisor. She runs a successful financial planning practice in New York specializing in providing strategic, comprehensive advice to help successful women, attorneys, physicians, business owners, and families meet their financial goals. She also often collaborates with fellow advisors...
Gabriella Ciamillo is a financial advisor. She runs a successful financial planning practice in New York specializing in providing strategic, comprehensive advice to help successful women, attorneys, physicians, business owners, and families meet their financial goals. She also often collaborates with fellow advisors to educate clients on wealth management strategies and solutions.

I strive to know and understand your financial situation and provide you with the highest quality information, services, and products to help you reach your goals. To make a positive difference in the lives of my clients, primarily through a professional, one-on-one relationship.

Our mission is to elevate the trajectory of our client’s lives and build confidence and peace of mind on their path to financial security. Our team specializes in working with families, business owners and medical professionals.

