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Get to know our leadership team
Leadership at the Middleton office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.

Sandy Botcher
Managing Partner
As Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual Southern Wisconsin, I am proud to lead and serve our team of financial advisors and staff. From growing and developing our existing team to recruiting top talent, I’m committed to empowering people to reach their fullest career potentials. I truly believe that with...
As Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual Southern Wisconsin, I am proud to lead and serve our team of financial advisors and staff. From growing and developing our existing team to recruiting top talent, I’m committed to empowering people to reach their fullest career potentials. I truly believe that with the right people and the right focus, we can make a tremendous impact in our community together. If you’re interested in building a career you’re proud of, I would love to connect with you to begin a conversation. Please reach out to me via LinkedIn.

Scott Wedige graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2011 with his bachelor’s degree. He minored in Professional Sales and majored in Business Marketing. Scott enjoys helping people seeking financial solutions to reach their goals and dreams as well as financial freedom. Scott resides in Janesville with...
Scott Wedige graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2011 with his bachelor’s degree. He minored in Professional Sales and majored in Business Marketing. Scott enjoys helping people seeking financial solutions to reach their goals and dreams as well as financial freedom. Scott resides in Janesville with his wife Hailey and his children. He is a native of Elkhorn, WI. His hobbies consist of being outside, hunting, fishing, sports, boating and hiking. Scott was a part of NFL where he was team captain. In his football career, he played for the Jets, Giants, Bengals and Cardinals. He was All American and two times First Team All Conference.

Mike Scher graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2002 with a degree in Marketing. He was introduced to Northwestern Mutual through the internship program in his junior year at Whitewater. Less than a year after graduation, Mike returned to Northwestern Mutual as a full-time Financial Representative. Mike...
Mike Scher graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2002 with a degree in Marketing. He was introduced to Northwestern Mutual through the internship program in his junior year at Whitewater. Less than a year after graduation, Mike returned to Northwestern Mutual as a full-time Financial Representative. Mike is currently the Managing Director of the Watertown and Delafield offices. In this position, Mike balances his own personal production and managing a district network office. Mike qualified for Million Dollar Round Table in 2005, 2007-2014. In Mike’s free time he enjoys spending the days outside with his wife and kids or doing anything sports related. Mike enjoys coaching youth sports and he is an avid Packers fan.



Hayley Peterson
Chief Operating Officer

Cheryl Schultz
Chief Financial Officer

Chadwick Gaffney
Chief Marketing Officer

Educating and advising my clients to strategize, identify, and craft comprehensive financial plans based around their goals.

As a Financial Advisor, I have the privilege of working with clients throughout the country. My team specializes in helping people create financial plans that provide them with financial security and independence. I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a BA in Finance, and I thoroughly...
As a Financial Advisor, I have the privilege of working with clients throughout the country. My team specializes in helping people create financial plans that provide them with financial security and independence. I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a BA in Finance, and I thoroughly enjoy serving and impacting the greater Milwaukee area.

Bronson Endres
Director of Supervision
Bronson Endres was born and raised in nearby Sauk City, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he graduated with a degree in Political Science. He joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 2012 and has enjoyed every minute of working in the Middleton branch of NM. In his free time, Bronson...
Bronson Endres was born and raised in nearby Sauk City, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he graduated with a degree in Political Science. He joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 2012 and has enjoyed every minute of working in the Middleton branch of NM. In his free time, Bronson can be found on the golf course, on the ski slopes or passionately cheering on the Badgers, Packers and Brewers.

Ashley Carlson
Director of Training
Ashley Carlson grew up in the small town of Evansville, WI. She attended the University of Wisconsin –Whitewater where she attained her bachelor’s degree in finance in 2009. She started her career at Northwestern Mutual in 2011 as an associate financial representative for Josh Kosnick. For the past 3 years...
Ashley Carlson grew up in the small town of Evansville, WI. She attended the University of Wisconsin –Whitewater where she attained her bachelor’s degree in finance in 2009. She started her career at Northwestern Mutual in 2011 as an associate financial representative for Josh Kosnick. For the past 3 years she has been a coach for our new financial representatives starting their career at Northwestern Mutual. As Director of Training her main objective is to educate and develop financial representatives and staff members. Ashley resides in Brooklyn, WI with her husband, daughter and their 2 dogs. She enjoys shopping, watching movies, golfing, cheering on the Badgers and Packers, and spending time with friends and family.

Lucy Braddock
Director of Investments and Operations

Davina Keener
Director of Client Relations

Gabriela Luna
Director of Planning/Technology Consultant