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Mark Cole

Managing Partner

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Victoria Nenchev

Managing Director

Empowering others through financial education is the most important aspect of my role. I work for the well-being of individuals and families from different cultural backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and geographic borders. I look to help clients achieve their goals through creative and effective investment and protection strategies, whether in accumulation or distribution phases.
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Blake Ozuna

Managing Director

Hi! My name is Blake Ozuna I am a native of Seattle and I am engaged to my fiancé, Anna. I have been with Northwestern Mutual for 5 years I love the work of helping individuals and couples reach financial independence. Having a deep understanding of my clients needs is the most important thing to me in building the most comprehensive financial plan possible. I run my practice on my two most important values, Trust & Transparency. In my free time, I love playing and watching any and all sports, running around the trails in Seattle, and spending time with my family that all still live in the Seattle area. I am a proud alumni of Washington State University. Go Cougs! Looking forward to connect.
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Thomas Steingrebe

Managing Director

Thomas is a dedicated leader focused on driving growth at Northwestern Mutual's Tacoma Office. He began with Northwestern Mutual in 2020 as a Financial Representative. After a successful first year, Thomas quickly rose to leadership roles, becoming Managing Director. Before Northwestern Mutual, Thomas excelled in competitive swimming, breaking 17 state records, 5 national age group records, and earning multiple NCAA All-American honors at the University of Arizona. His athletic background instilled a relentless pursuit of excellence and personal development. As Managing Director, Thomas has been key in recruiting and developing new advisors and fostering a planning first mindset. His leadership has transformed the Tacoma office into a thriving District Office, poised for continued success. Outside of work, Thomas enjoys golfing, traveling, and savoring a good dram of scotch.
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Thang Nguyen

Growth and Development Director

I aim to be a strategic partner who can help you achieve your goals. The best part of my job is working closely with individuals, families and business owners to develop plans that provide structure to their financial lives. After developing an understanding of who you are and what you want, we will work together to provide a clear vision for your future.
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Matt Hole

Chief Growth Officer

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Anne Brinson

Director of Finance

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