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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Salt Lake City office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Todd Grabner
CFP®, CLU®, CLF®
Managing Partner
Todd was named Managing Partner in 2014 after serving 8 years with NM as a Financial Advisor and Managing Director. Following his MD role, Todd moved to our Home Office and served in the Executive Development Program as the Assistant Regional Director for 4 years. Todd has a broad range of financial and leadership...
Todd was named Managing Partner in 2014 after serving 8 years with NM as a Financial Advisor and Managing Director. Following his MD role, Todd moved to our Home Office and served in the Executive Development Program as the Assistant Regional Director for 4 years. Todd has a broad range of financial and leadership experience and has led Northwestern Mutual – Utah to become one of the leading integrated financial planning firms in the nation. Along with leading our planning firm, Todd has helped lead one of Northwestern Mutual’s top internship programs in the nation. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire in 2003. Todd and his wife, Brittany, have been married for 9 years and have two children; Everly Rose and Emerson. Todd serves on the board at the SLC Police Foundation, is a large contributor to the Alex’s Lemonade Foundation and a member of the Salt Lake Chamber. He is also very active within Northwestern Mutual on multiple executive committees.
Dustee Ingram
As the Chief Development Officer and a Certified Trainer, I specialize in the training and development of new financial advisors for Northwestern Mutual Utah. I oversee the operations of contract writing, training and development programs, as well as elevating advisors to reach their fullest potential! It is...
As the Chief Development Officer and a Certified Trainer, I specialize in the training and development of new financial advisors for Northwestern Mutual Utah. I oversee the operations of contract writing, training and development programs, as well as elevating advisors to reach their fullest potential! It is my job to build and oversee new advisor development and retention within the organization. I manage the planning department and oversee the independent contractors within the agency. Colleagues know me as creative, outgoing, and highly driven. My goal is to always be trusted to get things done and no one ever questions my work ethic or creativity. I am at my best when collaborating with others but can (and often do) work alone. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and graduated with honors at Utah State University.
Steve started his career at Northwestern Mutual through the internship with the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Since then, Steve has seen success in several areas including a Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Consultant at home office, the Chief Development Officer and now Managing Director. As Managing...
Steve started his career at Northwestern Mutual through the internship with the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Since then, Steve has seen success in several areas including a Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Consultant at home office, the Chief Development Officer and now Managing Director. As Managing Director, Steve leads the firm’s efforts in the mentorship, training, and development of Financial Advisors. In his spare time, Steve enjoys playing soccer, golfing, and seeing some of his favorite artists in concert.
Jared Shumway
Chief Recruitment Officer
Career Coach | Mentor | Leader My mission is to help create clarity and confidence in others, through discovery, planning, and execution. Becoming self-aware is the challenge in life that can provide us honesty and direction in our pursuit of happiness and daily fulfillment. My hope is that through meaningful...
Career Coach | Mentor | Leader My mission is to help create clarity and confidence in others, through discovery, planning, and execution. Becoming self-aware is the challenge in life that can provide us honesty and direction in our pursuit of happiness and daily fulfillment. My hope is that through meaningful relationships, consistency, and accountability I can help people become more self-aware, more goal oriented, more resolute, and more excited about who they are and who they can become! My authentic self is made up of many interactions, experiences, and examples I've had throughout my life. We do not make it through life without others. I hope to repay that by pouring myself into those I come in contact with on a daily basis!
Lauren Staudt
Chief Operations Officer
Lauren graduated from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a bachelor's degree in athletic training. She continued her education journey and obtained an additional bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's degree in rehabilitation sciences. She started her professional career in athletic training. As...
Lauren graduated from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a bachelor's degree in athletic training. She continued her education journey and obtained an additional bachelor's degree in marketing and a master's degree in rehabilitation sciences. She started her professional career in athletic training. As avid skiers and outdoor enthusiasts, Lauren and her husband made the choice to move to Utah in August 2021. With the physical move, came a career move as she joined Northwestern Mutual Utah in an Executive Assistant role. Lauren quickly moved her way up and is now the Chief of Operations for the Northwestern Mutual Utah Network.
David Zlotucha
Chief Supervision Officer
My mission is to help individuals and families achieve financial security: having money when you need it and when you want it. I partner with my clients by providing expert guidance, exceptional service and world class products. With two offices in St. George and Logan, Utah, my team and I serve clients throughout...
My mission is to help individuals and families achieve financial security: having money when you need it and when you want it. I partner with my clients by providing expert guidance, exceptional service and world class products. With two offices in St. George and Logan, Utah, my team and I serve clients throughout the state and country.
We aim to help our clients take control of their financial lives. We evaluate, we educate, & we help you not procrastinate. We believe that first you must protect before you can grow, & that simple intentionality can lead us all to BE MORE!
As the Managing Director for the Provo office, I have found only the greatest joy as I strive to do what's best for my client and the growth and development of my team and financial advisors. In my business, my primary focus is young families starting out and business owners. My goal is to get to know you, the...
As the Managing Director for the Provo office, I have found only the greatest joy as I strive to do what's best for my client and the growth and development of my team and financial advisors. In my business, my primary focus is young families starting out and business owners. My goal is to get to know you, the client, better and understand what it is you want to accomplish so that me and my team can put together a comprehensive financial plan to help you accomplish those goals.