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Leadership at the Milwaukee office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Matt Lueder
CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®, RICP®
Managing Partner
As Managing Partner, Matt Lueder, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®, AEP®, CAP®, CASL®, CLF® leads an agency of financial representatives dedicated to the financial success of their clients. Matt’s extensive experience in the field as well as the company's corporate office gives the Downtown Milwaukee office the leadership...
As Managing Partner, Matt Lueder, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®, AEP®, CAP®, CASL®, CLF® leads an agency of financial representatives dedicated to the financial success of their clients. Matt’s extensive experience in the field as well as the company's corporate office gives the Downtown Milwaukee office the leadership to continue its strong growth trajectory and support of its financial representatives. In 2012, Matt was chosen to lead Northwestern Mutual in Downtown Milwaukee, remaining in his home state near family and friends, after a 13 year career with the company. Matt has a broad range of financial and leadership experience since beginning his career as a college intern in 2000. Matt is an advocate of learning and has worked diligently throughout his career to continue learning and challenge himself and others to think bigger. Matt is a native of Fort Atkinson, WI and makes Milwaukee his home with his wife Molly and their four children, Madelyn, Charlie, Tate, and Vincent.
Nick Walls has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2013, he is currently the Managing Director of the Mequon office. After playing soccer professionally for several years, Nick attending St. Louis University. Afterword’s he enrolled at Marquette University Law School to obtain his Law degree and subsequently...
Nick Walls has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2013, he is currently the Managing Director of the Mequon office. After playing soccer professionally for several years, Nick attending St. Louis University. Afterword’s he enrolled at Marquette University Law School to obtain his Law degree and subsequently practiced law for three years. He specifically specialized in the areas of consumer bankruptcy and estate planning, prior to joining Northwestern Mutual. Nick chose a career with Northwestern Mutual because it had the capacity to reward his level of effort directly. He enjoys spending his free time at home with his family – playing sports with his wife & three sons.
Jerome helps professionals, established families, and small business owners in reaching their personal, financial, and professional goals and dreams. He enjoys working with clients from all backgrounds, and loves seeing them move towards having their financial dreams come true. Jerome grew up in the greater...
Jerome helps professionals, established families, and small business owners in reaching their personal, financial, and professional goals and dreams. He enjoys working with clients from all backgrounds, and loves seeing them move towards having their financial dreams come true. Jerome grew up in the greater Milwaukee area and married his childhood best friend, Brigette. They are active in their home community in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and have 2 children, Brittany and Jason. Jerome loves spending time with friends and family. Quarterly, they host movie and game night at their home. Jerome and Brigette have earned the “foodie badge of honor.” They visit one new restaurant a month, and especially love trying new Mexican restaurants. He’s a true fan of all Wisconsin sports teams. He’s slowly working on converting his wife Brigette from a Cowboys fan (yes, it’s a struggle), and has a big spot in his heart for the Special Olympics.
Mission: I’m here to enrich the lives of individuals I connect with by making your goals, hopes, and dreams a reality. Process: after learning your goals, hopes, and dreams I will create a comprehensive financial plan to help you grow your freedom, flexibility, and most importantly, to give you a peace of mind...
Mission: I’m here to enrich the lives of individuals I connect with by making your goals, hopes, and dreams a reality. Process: after learning your goals, hopes, and dreams I will create a comprehensive financial plan to help you grow your freedom, flexibility, and most importantly, to give you a peace of mind when it comes to yours and your families financial plan
Sandra McCarthy
Chief Growth Officer
Jaala Sullivan
Director of Training and Development
Jolene Herbstritt
Client Relations Director
Jolene is a native of Saint Marys, Pennsylvania. She moved to the East Side of Downtown Milwaukee in 2016 after graduating from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh. Jolene has been apart of the Lueder Financial Group since 2018 starting on the Financial Planning Team. When she’s not working, you can find...
Jolene is a native of Saint Marys, Pennsylvania. She moved to the East Side of Downtown Milwaukee in 2016 after graduating from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh. Jolene has been apart of the Lueder Financial Group since 2018 starting on the Financial Planning Team. When she’s not working, you can find her teaching yoga or on her paddleboard on Lake Michigan.
Sadie Ridgway
Director of Recruitment
Sadie joined the Lueder Financial Group team in 2016. As the Director of Recruiting, she is passionate about helping career changers reach their maximum potential. Sadie is an Appleton native and is currently married with a 1.5 year old son and another on the way! She loves spending time with her family, traveling,...
Sadie joined the Lueder Financial Group team in 2016. As the Director of Recruiting, she is passionate about helping career changers reach their maximum potential. Sadie is an Appleton native and is currently married with a 1.5 year old son and another on the way! She loves spending time with her family, traveling, camping, and being an active member in the community. To contact Sadie, reach out to her at sadie.ridgway@nm.com or 414-224-5000