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Each of us are committed to providing exceptional service. If you need to schedule an appointment, request service, or have a question about a policy or account, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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Zachary Shapiro

Associate Financial Representative

Born and raised in the Capital District, Zack currently resides in Latham, NY. A soon to be graduate of Siena College, he began as an intern at Northwestern Mutual freshman year, working his way up to his current position. Outside the office, Zack enjoys spending time with friends, playing football, hitting the gym, and golfing. Zack credits his mother for teaching him the value of perseverance and his father for the value of hard work, both which have helped guide his career path.

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Joshua Foster Hanlon

Financial Planning Associate

Josh Hanlon is a graduate of UAlbany, with a degree in business economics. He is from Voorheesville and in his free time you’ll find him working on project cars of any kind, and also taking his dog Stone on walks.

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Jessica Lyden

Director of Operations

Jessica joined Northwestern Mutual in December of 2018. She currently holds her FINRA Series 6 and Series 63, as well as her Life, Accident, and Health Insurance License for the State of New York. Jess grew up in the Capital Region and graduated from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. After her four years studying and playing collegiate soccer at SUNY Oneonta, Jess moved back to the area to Saratoga Springs, NY where she currently resides. She enjoys being active outdoors (skiing, golfing, hiking), traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

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Martha T Figueroa

Financial Planning Coordinator

Martha began working at Northwestern Mutual in 2013 as an intern and joined the Financial Planning Team after graduating from Siena College the following year. She currently oversees the Financial Planning department. Martha has her life, accident, and health license. She lives in Malta with her husband, son, daughter, and dog.

Here are my areas of expertise

Financial Planning

Insurance Protection Strategies

Life Insurance Strategies

Retirement Planning & Income Strategies

Education Planning & Funding

Disability Planning

Multigenerational Planning

Estate Planning