Nikki Crawford Ducey
Wealth Management Advisor|CFP®, CLU®, RICP®
Get to know your 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.
Your Team
Amy Mrugacz
Director of Financial Planning
Amy joined Northwestern Mutual in November 2014, & Nikki's team in February of 2021. She has detailed knowledge of wealth management & financial planning. Amy holds Life & Health Insurance, & Series 7 securities licenses. Amy is focused on continued growth and experience by continuously seeking out experience & education within the industry to bring clients expert current knowledge to their planning. Amy grew up in Quincy, IL and graduated from Northern Illinois University with her BS in Business Marketing. Prior to moving to Edwardsville in 2021, Amy lived in Chicagoland where she met her husband, Adam. They have two children, Mikey & Mia, and a beloved black Labrador, Belle. Amy enjoys being active, outdoors & traveling with her family and friends and is proud to have crossed the finish line of her first Marathon in October 2020. Amy loves to attack life with the perspective "YES! Let's do it!" when opportunities to try something new arrives.
Madeline Carter
Client Service Representative
Madeline joined Nikki's team in January 2024 and is licensed in Life & Health Insurance. She graduated from Missouri State University with a BFA in Art and has since focused her career on Financial Services but has continued to use photography as a creative outlet. Madeline lives in the city of St. Louis and loves all things local to the area from the restaurants, the parks, and the festivities! Madeline loves to try new things and is always ready to tackle a new challenge!
Ryan Almany
Investment Operations
Ryan Almany graduated with magna cum laude honors from Missouri State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Planning and minor in Spanish. Joining Northwestern Mutual directly after, he was able to obtain his Securities Industry Essentials, Series 6, and Series 63 to become fully investment licensed. Married in 2022, he owns a home nearby with his beautiful wife, Kyla.
Rebecca Hauser
Client Relations
Becky joined Nikki’s team in September 2024. Although her years of service with Northwestern Mutual began in 1996 when she started her career as an Associate Financial Representative. In 2012 she changed careers and began volunteering for the St. Louis Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Her leadership in her community continued on Webster Groves School District PTO Executive Boards and as the Development Director for the Webster Groves School District Foundation. Her primary focus was Community Outreach, Special Project Coordinator and Campaign Director. Becky graduated from Bradley University with a degree in Psychology. She lives in Webster Groves and is married to her husband Eric and has two children, Anna, and Drew and two golden doodles. Becky has a strong commitment to healthy living, loves to garden, exercise and decorate and is enjoying her adult children as they embrace college and start their careers. Becky looks forward to talking with our clients daily!
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.
Brian A LaValle
CFP®, CLU®, MBA, RICP®
Co-Founder and Private Wealth Advisor
Brian joined Northwestern Mutual in 2003. Throughout his career, watching markets rise and fall, he has constructed a unique and highly successful approach to comprehensive financial planning and wealth management. Brian finds great joy in knowing his clients, discovering their ‘why’ and protecting what's important to them. Brian loves the outdoors and spending time with family.