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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Amanda Kay Mendez

RICP®

Associate Wealth Management Advisor

Amanda possesses the experience, expertise, and knowledge to address any issue, helping clients navigate the complexities of their financial lives. She designs & implements comprehensive financial and retirement plans. After many years of building relationships based on trust, she continues to be a reliable resource & main point of contact for our valued clients.  As a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®), Amanda guides clients through the various stages of retirement, including wealth accumulation, maximization of SS benefits, retirement income distribution, and estate planning. Amanda is an Associate Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) and a Registered Representative of Northwestern Mutual Investment services, LLC (NMIS), maintaining Series 7 & 63 securities registrations, as well as her Life, Accident & Health insurance license. 

 

 

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Christine Luby

Chief Operating Officer

Christine joined our team in 2014 and quickly became an integral part of the practice.  With her institutional equity background and management experience, she came to us with a wide array of abilities that are invaluable in assisting clients with their comprehensive planning.  Christine facilitates the day to day operations of the practice, company vision and business development. Her dedication, focus, and attention to detail keep our office running as efficiently as possible.  Christine provides a superior client experience and ensures seamless implementation of strategic decisions. As an additional point of contact for our clients, she is a reliable and trusted resource, servicing their needs and requests in an efficient manner. 

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Donna DiCostanza

Operations Manager

Donna has been our Operations Manager since 1998. Her expertise, efficiency and rapid turnaround are strengths that have always impressed our clients. Donna continues to handle day-to-day business transactions, utilizing her extensive knowledge of our systems and processes. She has become our in-house operations expert and handles all inquiries for our clients. Her responsibilities include a wide variety of operations activities, including the opening of new accounts, investment proposals, insurance and annuity applications, policy changes, IRA distributions, and tax preparation. Donna has remained a loyal and dedicated employee for over 20 years, helping deliver quality service to our clients.

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Michele F Aluotto

Director of Client Services

Michele joined our team in 2018. She works closely with Amanda, Donna and Christine in providing exceptional service and value to our clients. Michele is responsible for handling various client service requests, the scheduling of meetings, and a variety of operational tasks. She transitioned from a part-time to full-time member of our team, now managing projects, and other various responsibilities that help my business run smoothly. Michele has proven to be a welcome addition to the Coffman Team.

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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Kevin R. Luchetta

CFP®, AEP®

Life Insurance Specialist

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Blake Geller

CFP®

Financial Advisor

My mission is to help people define what financial security means to them, and create strategies that help them achieve their goals and objectives with the highest probability of success. Financial security is confidence, a confidence I wish to impart into others, as it is the feeling my family had when we needed it the most.
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Erik Constantino

CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®

Wealth Management Advisor

My goal as a WMA is to help my clients have a full understanding of their complete financial picture and work toward achieving their personal financial goals. It is my intent to provide advice that I would implement for myself and my family. Being part of a world class organization, such as Northwestern Mutual, gives me the opportunity to marry professional growth with personal achievement.
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Chris Faicco

CLTC®, WMCP®

Wealth Management Advisor

Chris Faicco is a Partner and Wealth Management Advisor within The Midtown Financial Group, an integrated financial planning practice. Chris has 34 years of wealth management advisory experience, working with clients ranging from high-level corporate executives on Wall Street to professional athletes. Chris and his team design and implement tailored financial plans to meet each clients' needs.
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Bradley S. Bedell

Wealth Management Advisor

Brad is a Wealth Management Advisor and has been with Northwestern Mutual for over 30 years. Brad listens, clarifies and helps prioritize your goals and aspirations before developing a personalized financial plan designed to help you achieve your vision for the future. Brad and his wife Claudyne reside in New Jersey with their four children Luke, Emma, Hannah, and Owen.
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Aaron Bernthal

Wealth Management Advisor

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Andrew V Kiss

CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®

Wealth Management Advisor

I focus on helping provide financial security through a holistic and personalized approach to each of my clients based on their specific needs. I work with my clients to ensure they have well thought out objectives, clear action steps, and a realistic timetable to achieve their financial goals and protect the people they care about most.
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John P. Parisi

CLU®, ChFC®, CLTC®, CASL®

Financial Advisor | Long Term Care Specialist

John Parisi is a Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisor and Long Term Care Specialist with over 38 years of experience providing personalized, comprehensive and objective financial planning and wealth management advice. John Parisi and his team are devoted to assisting clients in securing their financial futures.