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Leadership at the Salt Lake City office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.

Todd Grabner
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.


David Zlotucha
Chief Supervision Officer

Lauren Staudt
Chief of Staff

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.

I have worked with Northwestern Mutual for the past 2 years and have found only the greatest joy as I do what's in the best interest of my client and help them crystalize their goals and what's truly important to them. In 2016 I was the intern of the year and 2017 I was the new rep of the year. My primary focus...
I have worked with Northwestern Mutual for the past 2 years and have found only the greatest joy as I do what's in the best interest of my client and help them crystalize their goals and what's truly important to them. In 2016 I was the intern of the year and 2017 I was the new rep of the year. My primary focus is young families starting out and business owners. My goal is to get to know you 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.

Dustee Ingram
Director of Training and Development

Jared Shumway
Director of Internship Development