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Tait Cruse
CLU®
Managing Partner
Tait Cruse, CLU® is the Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual's Dallas locations, responsible for all sales and service operations in the DFW metropolitan area and west to Amarillo and east, extending to Western Arkansas. He leads more than 315 Financial Advisors and Representatives, along with a large support...
Tait Cruse, CLU® is the Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual's Dallas locations, responsible for all sales and service operations in the DFW metropolitan area and west to Amarillo and east, extending to Western Arkansas. He leads more than 315 Financial Advisors and Representatives, along with a large support staff, at his organization's primary office in Dallas and in the additional offices located in Fort Worth, Park Cities, Addison, Las Colinas, Allen and Frisco, as well as smaller branch offices in Amarillo, Tyler, and Waco. Tait and his wife, Joy, have five children-Mackenzie, Carson, Mason, Tyler, and Emma. As a family they enjoy traveling and being active together. Tait supports numerous causes and organizations, including The University of North Texas, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, and the TeamConnor Children Cancer Foundation (Founding Member.)
Jason started his Northwestern Mutual career in the Network office as an advisor and a Field Director. In 2017, the Fort Worth office became a district, and Jason has led the Fort Worth office to explosive growth over the last two years. Jason and his wife Scarlett live in Fort Worth, Texas with their three children,...
Jason started his Northwestern Mutual career in the Network office as an advisor and a Field Director. In 2017, the Fort Worth office became a district, and Jason has led the Fort Worth office to explosive growth over the last two years. Jason and his wife Scarlett live in Fort Worth, Texas with their three children, Bowden, Pierce and Lawson.
Eddie Caldwell is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor, and has been with Northwestern Mutual since 1990. His MD shop opened as a scratch office in 2005, with 36 advisors and representatives and offices in 5 locations. Eddie is a partner in the ensemble, Cornerstone Wealth Management, and is a 19...
Eddie Caldwell is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor, and has been with Northwestern Mutual since 1990. His MD shop opened as a scratch office in 2005, with 36 advisors and representatives and offices in 5 locations. Eddie is a partner in the ensemble, Cornerstone Wealth Management, and is a 19 time Forum qualifier. Eddie is married to Paula, and they have three children, Josh, Courtney and Ryan. His community involvement includes serving on the boards of Prestonwood Christian Academy and South Dallas Community School, and volunteer work with Bonton Farms.
Hugh McFadden is the Managing Director in the Park Cities and Frisco office. Hugh started with Northwestern Mutual working at the Home Office from 1991 to 2001, then became an advisor and was a Field Director until 2005. After becoming a Managing Director, he received the DNO Growth Award 5 years in a row.
Patrick Matthews was the Managing Director of the Frisco office, which he started as a scratch office in 2006 and grew the office significantly. He has recently moved back to the Network Office as a District Director to help give back and grow the Network Office. Patrick was a three-time Forum qualifier, and...
Patrick Matthews was the Managing Director of the Frisco office, which he started as a scratch office in 2006 and grew the office significantly. He has recently moved back to the Network Office as a District Director to help give back and grow the Network Office. Patrick was a three-time Forum qualifier, and also served on the Managing Director Association Board for 6 years. Patrick and his wife Kelli have been married for 24 years and live in Prosper, Texas with their daughters, Mackenzie, Mollie Claire and Madigan. Patrick is on the member board of the Prestonwood Christian Academy North.
Chris Sevak is originally from New York, and how he resides in Frisco, Texas with his wife Lauren and their 6 young children. Chris has 20 years of industry experience and was an MDRT producer multiple years in a row. He built a scratch office in New York and was in a corporate vice president role in the financial...
Chris Sevak is originally from New York, and how he resides in Frisco, Texas with his wife Lauren and their 6 young children. Chris has 20 years of industry experience and was an MDRT producer multiple years in a row. He built a scratch office in New York and was in a corporate vice president role in the financial industry prior to coming to Northwestern Mutual. He is a District Director in the Network office developing advisors and representatives.
Jon has been with Northwestern Mutual for a total of 9 years. He started as a financial representative in Minneapolis. Shortly after he became a Regional Sales Director, traveling and developing advisors in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. He is now the District Director at the Network Office. Jon and his wife...
Jon has been with Northwestern Mutual for a total of 9 years. He started as a financial representative in Minneapolis. Shortly after he became a Regional Sales Director, traveling and developing advisors in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. He is now the District Director at the Network Office. Jon and his wife Sally are originally from Minneapolis and moved to Dallas two years ago. They have two young children, Charlie and Theodore. Jon and Sally are very active in Prestonwood Baptist church through their involvement with their small group and worship team.
Christine Warrick
M.S., CLF®
Chief Financial Officer
Christie joined Northwestern Mutual - Dallas in September 2004 as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Christie has a BA in Business, MS in Counseling, and a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification. Growth and strategy are Christie's passions. In past careers, she owned gymnastic...
Christie joined Northwestern Mutual - Dallas in September 2004 as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Christie has a BA in Business, MS in Counseling, and a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification. Growth and strategy are Christie's passions. In past careers, she owned gymnastic centers, coached National Champion gymnasts; and has a family counseling practice. Currently, Christie also helps parents of teens navigate adolescence through coaching and writing. Christie and her husband Tom (a Northwestern Mutual Advisor) live in Dallas. They have three grown children and five grandchildren. She is on the board of the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation; is a Big Sister (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dallas); enjoys reading, cooking, and CrossFit.
Amanda Cox
Chief Communications Officer
Amanda began working at Northwestern Mutual - Dallas in March 2010. She has served in a variety of different roles, but her focus has always been in Marketing, Culture Development, and Strategic Planning. Her expertise lies in her ability to drive change and move a business forward, while simultaneously caring...
Amanda began working at Northwestern Mutual - Dallas in March 2010. She has served in a variety of different roles, but her focus has always been in Marketing, Culture Development, and Strategic Planning. Her expertise lies in her ability to drive change and move a business forward, while simultaneously caring for people contributing to the business. Amanda's previous career experience was in Fundraising, Marketing, and Strategic Growth for non-profit organizations. Amanda is married to Chad and they live in Fairview, TX with their three young children; Boston, Emerie, and Kaine. As a family they enjoy sports (often the kid's activities), traveling and exploring…the beach is at the top of the list and mountains come in a close second! Outside of work Amanda enjoys painting, reading, live entertainment, interior decorating, and gathering people together.
Daryl Klump, CFP® is a Growth and Development Director at Northwestern Mutual - Dallas, and has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2012. She has held a variety of roles within the firm, and is now focused on building a team of financial advisors and representatives in the Dallas office. In alignment with NM...
Daryl Klump, CFP® is a Growth and Development Director at Northwestern Mutual - Dallas, and has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2012. She has held a variety of roles within the firm, and is now focused on building a team of financial advisors and representatives in the Dallas office. In alignment with NM - Dallas, Daryl is passionate about creating a culture of true diversity, and is currently working on a doctoral dissertation focused on how to promote more women into leadership in the financial industry. Daryl and her husband Zach live in Dallas with their beloved dog, Jax.