Get to know my dedicated team
As a Wealth Management Advisor for the Northwestern Mutual, I am committed to helping my clients whether they are concerned for their own financial needs or those of their family or business. I don't do it alone. Here you will find a listing of the people who help make it happen.
Together, we stand committed to providing the best customer service possible. If you have a problem or need assistance at any time, please let us know.
Linda J Pfeifer
Director of Client Services
Linda’s background is in non-profit outreach and education, program development, process improvement and case management. She joined Northwestern Mutual in 2017 and Pete’s team in 2022. Linda maintains Illinois licensure for long term care, life and health insurance.
She loves spending time with her two adult daughters as well as extended family. Taking in all that the city of Chicago has to offer, travel, musical theatre and volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (serving as the voice for children in the foster care system) are her passions outside of family.
How can Linda help you?
- Insurance servicing and guidance
Kara Pachut
Director of Insurance Services
Kara runs our Centralized Insurance Services team. Together, she and her crew handle anything related to new insurance underwriting. Kara is a stickler for quality and makes sure we bring our best every day for the benefit of our clientele.
How can Kara help you?
- Insurance servicing and guidance
Brenda L Pellegrini
Scheduler
With more than three decades of experience building long-term relationships with Northwestern Mutual clients, Brenda brings a deep understanding to her role. She joined Pete’s team in 2017. Brenda holds her life insurance license.
A lifelong south suburb resident, she is the mother of two and proud grandmother of three girls. When she's not spending time with her family, you can find her painting, reading, cooking, and traveling.
How can Brenda help you?
- Scheduling appointments
Kellie Holubow
Director of Financial Planning
Kellie has 19 years of experience with Northwestern Mutual’s Chicago office. She served as the Compliance Director for nearly a decade, where she was responsible for training investment professionals as well as interpreting and implementing regulatory policies and procedures with the goal of protecting and serving clients. Kellie joined Pete’s team in early 2019 to continue her passion for helping clients. She has a bachelor’s degree in Finance, and holds her life and health insurance licenses as well as FINRA Series 6, 63, 66, 7, 9, and 10 securities and supervisory registrations.
In her spare time, Kellie enjoys raising her two daughters, exploring the city, biking, running, and spending as much time outdoors as she can.
How can Kellie help you?
- Investment servicing and guidance
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating your comprehensive financial plans
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.
