Putting
people first.
Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Austin office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Brian Vrana
Managing Partner
Brian began his career as a college intern in Nebraska and was a Bronze leader in the Central region, Top 10 Gish, achieved MDRT in his first full year in the business and was a 100 lives writer. He moved through the management ranks starting as a College Unit Director, earning Top 10 honors in 2004 and 2005,...
Brian began his career as a college intern in Nebraska and was a Bronze leader in the Central region, Top 10 Gish, achieved MDRT in his first full year in the business and was a 100 lives writer. He moved through the management ranks starting as a College Unit Director, earning Top 10 honors in 2004 and 2005, and was the Company’s #1 CUD in 2006. He built a top 10 College program, which included the #1 College Intern in 2016. In 2009, Brian became a Managing Director and was a six-time DNO Growth Award winner and four-time Achievement Award winner. In 2017, he was appointed Chief Development Officer and District Director in Omaha within the Network Office. Brian has a strong record of attracting, developing and retaining advisors and is passionate about developing diverse talent. Brian is married to Sandy and they have four children: Faith, Brigham, Memphis and Stetson. He is passionate about the outdoors, golfing, reading and spending quality time with his family.
Our team’s mission is to help people dream big and feel secure through value based financial planning. We have been working with clients for over 35 years, helping people take care of their families, realize their dreams, and feel confident about the future.
Director of Network Office Activity
Allison Woods
Chief Recruitment Officer
Development Officer
Nimshi Perera
ChFC®
Chief Financial Officer
Marsha Blake
Director of Planning and Investment Operations
Katie Borst
Executive Assistant
I believe that it is important to treat every potential client as if my own financial security depended on it. I'm determined to help my clients prepare for the unexpected and achieve financial freedom.
Rayna Coyle
Director of Internship Development
Nicki believes in making sure all have a solid understanding of their financial position. The first time you meet with Nicki and her team, they will take the time to get to know you better and understand what you are trying to accomplish: personally, professionally as well as financially. She will then analyze...
Nicki believes in making sure all have a solid understanding of their financial position. The first time you meet with Nicki and her team, they will take the time to get to know you better and understand what you are trying to accomplish: personally, professionally as well as financially. She will then analyze your goals and educate you on the options available to help make your vision possible.
My commitment is to inspire action and maximize potential for those I work with. I seek to help people realize their dreams with financial security at the forefront. My goal is to develop long lasting relationships that challenge both the people I work with, and myself as an advisor to better serve the com...
My commitment is to inspire action and maximize potential for those I work with. I seek to help people realize their dreams with financial security at the forefront. My goal is to develop long lasting relationships that challenge both the people I work with, and myself as an advisor to better serve the community.
Jean Rodgers
Director of Training
Cathy helps people helps people dream BIG and achieve more than they thought was possible. She does this through goal/vision planning, career coaching, and financial planning, and 30 year vacation planning. Cathy is originally from NY. She enjoys volunteering, dancing, and traveling. She's been to more than...
Cathy helps people helps people dream BIG and achieve more than they thought was possible. She does this through goal/vision planning, career coaching, and financial planning, and 30 year vacation planning. Cathy is originally from NY. She enjoys volunteering, dancing, and traveling. She's been to more than 30 countries and speaks 5 languages-so far.
My passion for financial planning gives me the ability to create customized solutions that align with your personal goals. I work with individuals and families in all life-stages, but particularly enjoy helping young professionals build wealth strategies. My work with Northwestern Mutual began my senior year of...
My passion for financial planning gives me the ability to create customized solutions that align with your personal goals. I work with individuals and families in all life-stages, but particularly enjoy helping young professionals build wealth strategies. My work with Northwestern Mutual began my senior year of college, and in my first year I ranked among the top .5 percent of new advisors.
Development Officer
Mathew Eikmeier works with clients all over the country with the use of virtual meetings. His mission is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance towards financial security. Mathew helps clients to find the right solutions for personal, family or business needs.
Luke thrives off relationships and helping understand what truly makes people achieve ultimate happiness by being at the center of his clients' financial lives. His passion for people found him starting a career at Northwestern Mutual and drives a successful financial planning practice.
