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After beginning his career in the Klinger Network Office of Toledo, Ohio, Jake grew as the most tenured Growth and Development Director at Northwestern Mutual Green Bay. Jake is responsible for identifying high quality individuals in the community and introducing them to a career with Northwestern Mutual. Jake...
After beginning his career in the Klinger Network Office of Toledo, Ohio, Jake grew as the most tenured Growth and Development Director at Northwestern Mutual Green Bay. Jake is responsible for identifying high quality individuals in the community and introducing them to a career with Northwestern Mutual. Jake oversees all new Financial Representative and Advisor development across the District, and maintains individual Mentor relationships with Green Bay's associates, providing direction and coaching. Jake also focuses on developing new Leaders for the Fleisner Network Office. While giving his time in a Leadership capacity, Jake also runs his own practice, exemplifying the diligence and hard work that goes into a successful career at Northwestern Mutual.
After graduating from the College Internship Program himself, David became involved in College Financial Representative recruitment and development. David is now responsible for identifying high quality professionals in the community and introducing them to a career with Northwestern Mutual. David maintains a...
After graduating from the College Internship Program himself, David became involved in College Financial Representative recruitment and development. David is now responsible for identifying high quality professionals in the community and introducing them to a career with Northwestern Mutual. David maintains a Mentor relationship with his full-time Financial Representatives and Advisors, providing direction and coaching. While giving his time in a Leadership capacity, David also runs his own practice, exemplifying the diligence and hard work that goes into a successful career at Northwestern Mutual.
Scott started with Northwestern Mutual in February of 2015 as a college intern. He was promoted to a full time representative in May of 2015. Prior to joining the company Scott was a Marketing/Economics student at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse where he received his degree. Scott and his team work...
Scott started with Northwestern Mutual in February of 2015 as a college intern. He was promoted to a full time representative in May of 2015. Prior to joining the company Scott was a Marketing/Economics student at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse where he received his degree. Scott and his team work with their clients on wealth accumulation and insurance protection. They help their clients save and invest money efficiently while striving to protect them, their families, and/or businesses along the way through Northwestern Mutual's best in class insurance products and services. When not in the office, Scott enjoys spending quality time with his family, his wife Brooke, and their Morkie Stella. He is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time on the course with clients and friends. He also enjoys being in the outdoors which includes hunting, camping, and fishing. He holds season tickets for the Packers and is an avid Brewers, Badgers, and Bucks fan.
The purpose of my practice is to build generational relationships. To help bring clear solutions to complex problems. To arm clients with the information needed to build financial security for themselves, families, and businesses. My role is to act as a catalyst for clients to bring them to action in order to...
The purpose of my practice is to build generational relationships. To help bring clear solutions to complex problems. To arm clients with the information needed to build financial security for themselves, families, and businesses. My role is to act as a catalyst for clients to bring them to action in order to become the best versions of themselves.
Christopher Knutson
Operations Manager
Chris Knutson joined Northwestern Mutual on April 1, 2001 as the first Shared Trainer in the company. He worked with 3 General Agencies in Wisconsin; the Blevons Agency in Appleton, The Gruenstern Agency in Oshkosh and the Kosnick Agency in Madison. He did all the training of new Financial Reps and College Financial...
Chris Knutson joined Northwestern Mutual on April 1, 2001 as the first Shared Trainer in the company. He worked with 3 General Agencies in Wisconsin; the Blevons Agency in Appleton, The Gruenstern Agency in Oshkosh and the Kosnick Agency in Madison. He did all the training of new Financial Reps and College Financial Reps coming into those territories for his first 10 years. In 2011, Chris joined the Blevons Agency in Appleton as their Director of Training and Development to conduct all aspects of training for 5 years. In 2015, Chris transitioned into the Green Bay district office as the Director of Development. Currently he wears many hats in the Green Bay office as the Director of Operations and the Director of Development to name a few.
Kylie Ness
Recruiter
Born and raised in Seymour, Wi; Kylie joined Northwestern Mutual in spring of 2021 as a Recruiter. Her role includes identifying top full-time and intern talent in the greater Green Bay area. Kylie spent time at Marquette University studying Communications and plans to use her background to help candidates develop...
Born and raised in Seymour, Wi; Kylie joined Northwestern Mutual in spring of 2021 as a Recruiter. Her role includes identifying top full-time and intern talent in the greater Green Bay area. Kylie spent time at Marquette University studying Communications and plans to use her background to help candidates develop their career path with Northwestern Mutual.