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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



Paul Candeletti
Director of Supervision

Alison Giacco Vogt
Director of Training and Development

Tedd Kanakaris
CLU®
Director of Planning Services
Erin Indelli
Director of Finance

Jillian Kashuba
Director of Recruitment

I specialize in comprehensive financial planning- from risk management to wealth preservation and distribution. Through a detailed and methodical process, I aim to create suitable and lasting solutions that help benefit the client's wants and needs. I have access to an array of life, disability and long term care...
I specialize in comprehensive financial planning- from risk management to wealth preservation and distribution. Through a detailed and methodical process, I aim to create suitable and lasting solutions that help benefit the client's wants and needs. I have access to an array of life, disability and long term care insurance products, as well as a broad knowledge of the investment world.

Tony Gomez is a Certified Financial Planner specializing in financial planning for individuals and small business owners.

Growing up in a small modest family of three taught me two important values. First is working with what I have to get to a destination I want. Second is being kind and humble to people around me. I want to use my attitude and my experiences of planning with limited amount of resources to help individuals and families...
Growing up in a small modest family of three taught me two important values. First is working with what I have to get to a destination I want. Second is being kind and humble to people around me. I want to use my attitude and my experiences of planning with limited amount of resources to help individuals and families take meaningful steps to get towards their financial goals.


Our mission is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance for a lifetime of financial security. I work with clients to identify their financial security needs and then focuses on solutions that can help make those financial goals a reality. I helps find the right solutions for...
Our mission is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance for a lifetime of financial security. I work with clients to identify their financial security needs and then focuses on solutions that can help make those financial goals a reality. I helps find the right solutions for personal, family or business needs.


A Wealth Management Advisor with NM since 2007, Scott has a passion for helping individuals, families, and business prioritize and attain their financial goals. While Scott & his team of 3 enjoys working with many segments of professionals, they have a particular expertise and knowledge within the Medical, Finance...
A Wealth Management Advisor with NM since 2007, Scott has a passion for helping individuals, families, and business prioritize and attain their financial goals. While Scott & his team of 3 enjoys working with many segments of professionals, they have a particular expertise and knowledge within the Medical, Finance & Legal markets. He holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor designation.

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.



"My mission is to provide the most meaningful, holistic financial plan to help accomplish your life goals by listening, understanding and identifying your absolute values. We will then partner up and continue to work together to build upon these plans through impeccable service, trust, and commitment while creating...
"My mission is to provide the most meaningful, holistic financial plan to help accomplish your life goals by listening, understanding and identifying your absolute values. We will then partner up and continue to work together to build upon these plans through impeccable service, trust, and commitment while creating a lifelong friendship."

I am an Advisor, College Unit Director, father of three, and an active musician who is always here to form relationships with my clients and families in the community. My goal is to help them achieve the financial security and futures they dream of having. I also have experience teaching in the public schools...
I am an Advisor, College Unit Director, father of three, and an active musician who is always here to form relationships with my clients and families in the community. My goal is to help them achieve the financial security and futures they dream of having. I also have experience teaching in the public schools and work well with clients in any financial position to take steps forward.

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.

As an Advisor, Brandon helps his clients define, solve and execute their financial plan. Every relationship start with an introduction to identify his clients goals and objectives. From there, his team will create a personalized plan that'll allow his clients to live their life by design. If you'd like to learn...
As an Advisor, Brandon helps his clients define, solve and execute their financial plan. Every relationship start with an introduction to identify his clients goals and objectives. From there, his team will create a personalized plan that'll allow his clients to live their life by design. If you'd like to learn more, reach out to Brandon's team to schedule a 15 minute call!
