Our Sophisticated Planning Partners

For high-net-worth clients who require complex planning, we are proud to partner with advisors in our network from the prestigious Atrium Financial Group. Atrium has been recognized by Forbes magazine as a best-in-state top 20 wealth management team in 2025. Schedule a conversation to learn more about our high-net-worth partnerships.

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams (1/9/2025), Research & ranking provided by SHOOK ® Research, LLC – Data as of 3/31/24.  Northwestern Mutual and its advisors do not pay for placement on 3rd party rating lists, but do pay marketing fees to these organizations to promote the rating(s).  Rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success.

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William J. Newman

CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, RICP®

Founder and Private Wealth Advisor

Bill Newman joined Northwestern Mutual in 1982 after graduation from the State University of New York at Albany with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. His team values integrity, mutual respect, personal & professional growth, commitment to excellence, and family.

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Michael P Mennella

CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CLTC®

Partner and Private Wealth Advisor

Michael Mennella and his team passionately and collaboratively align values and goals with financial decisions. They are dedicated to helping his clients achieve distinctive, substantial and lasting improvements to their financial security and, as a result, to their lives.