Get to know my dedicated team

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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Kimberly A Dombrowski

Director of Operations

In a career that spans 30+ years, Kim brings her deep-rooted experience in financial services and customer service to the forefront.  Part of Brian’s team since 2017, Kim is the primary liaison between Brian and our clients. She assists in scheduling appointments and physical exams while also guiding clients through beneficiary changes or 401k rollovers. Licensed in life, health and long-term care, she’s qualified to answer your questions.

Just as she embraces our mission to help people plan financially for today and tomorrow, she has a heart for helping others. She is an active volunteer and resides as Events Coordinator to support veterans through the American Warriors Motorcycle Association

Kim resides in Orland Park, with her husband and two youngest children, and enjoys quality time with a blended family of four kids and two grandchildren.

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Luke Pawelkiewicz

Investment Operations Associate

An energetic professional with experience in a variety of industries. This has included brokerage and mutual fund operations, on-boarding and operational maintenance at a tech startup and consulting in server migration at a technology services company.

A passionate approach to every opportunity, whether in or outside of work, has provided the ability to be flexible and learn a multitude of processes, methodologies and systems.

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Kayla Ann Dombrowski

Associate Financial Representative

Kayla is an Associate Financial Representative and she holds both her life and health licenses, ensuring comprehensive support for her clients’ needs. With a talent for scheduling and innovative marketing, Kayla ensures individuals have access to the resources needed for informed financial decisions. Outside of work, Kayla resides in Orland Park and loves to spend quality time with friends and family. She is a big concert goer and loves country music.

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Alex Melcher

Insurance Operations Associate

As an Insurance Operations Associate, Alex partners with Brian Dwyer's team to ensure a clients' smooth application process by scheduling medical exams, completing applications, seeing them through Underwriting, and processing policy delivery paperwork. He and his family enjoy playing soccer and watching the Premier League on the weekends. Alex was born and raised in Park Ridge, Illinois, where he still resides to this day!

Get to know my dedicated network of specialists

Through Northwestern Mutual, I have access to a Network of Specialists. We help each other, share ideas and common values, and leverage each other's talents to help you achieve your personal dream of financial security.

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Alap Balkrishna Patel

CFA®, CFP®

Founder & Wealth Management Advisor

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John D. Folkert

CLU®

Estate & Business Planning Specialist

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John P. Roland

CFP®, CLU®, RICP®

Wealth Management Advisor

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KJ Maloney

Financial Representative

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Ethan Mead Kaufman

Financial Advisor

As an advisor with Northwestern Mutual - Chicago I challenge clients to make decisions that with impact future generations. With my family being clients for 80 years, I have firsthand experience how working with an advisor can bring generational impact. My mission to create financial security for individuals, families, and businesses. Reach out to me or my team to find a time to connect.