The Krizek Group
Ron Krizek
Financial Representative|CLU®, ChFC®
Get to know the Krizek Group
The Krizek Group has over 120 combined years of industry experience working with businesses to help fund executive benefit programs, business continuation plans, and wealth transfer needs. Ron Krizek has been a financial representative since 1967 and is currently ranked #2 actively producing financial representatives for all of Northwestern Mutual.
Kevin J. Grabowski
CLU®, ChFC®, CLTC®
Director of Operations and Client Service
How can Kevin help you?
- Designing and funding executive benefit programs
- Designing and funding business continuation plans
- Assist with wealth transfer strategies
- Provide long-term administrative support for wealth transfer strategy plans
Background
- Kevin is a Wisconsin native.
- He graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 1992. He received a Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance with an Insurance Emphasis.
- He has a Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant and Certified Long Term Care designations. He also holds a Insurance License for Life, Health, and FINRA Series 6 and 63 securities registrations.
- Kevin joined The Krizek Group in 1994 after having served as the Business Manager for a real estate firm.
Family
- Kevin is married to Melissa and has a son, Dylan, and daughter, Kayla.
Activities
- Kevin enjoys golf, sporting events and spending time with family.
- Kevin is an active member of Unity Lutheran Church
John "Jay" Reilly
CFP®
How can Jay help you?
- Manages the new business process for individual and corporate clients
- Desiging and funding executive benefit programs
- Designing and funding business continuation plans
- Assist with wealth transfer strategies
Background
- Jay is a Wisconsin native
- He graduated from St. Norbert College in 2009. He received a Bachelor's of Business Administration with concentration in Finance
- Jay spent five years as a Financial Representative for Northwestern Mutual prior to joining The Krizek Group
- He holds an Insurance License for Life, Health, and FINRA Series 6 and 63 securities registrations.
Family
- Jay is married to Teresa and has a son, John and daughter Emily.
Activities
- Outside of business, Jay enjoys spending time in Northern Wisconsin with family and friends ATVing and water skiing.
Linda S Pankop
Insurance Operations Associate
How can Linda help you?
- Schedule and coordinate appointments
- Support ongoing client service needs
- Manage daily office administration
Background
- Linda is a Michigan native.
- She joined The Krizek Group in 1998 after 3 years with the Medical College of Wisconsin and 16 years of service with NM in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Ohio.
Family
- Linda is married to Bill and they have two sons; Chad (& wife, Krista) who live in Wisconsin, and Brad (& wife, Alison & granddaughters, Emma & Olivia) who live in Gig Harbor, WA.
Activities
- Linda has completed several programs and courses offered through NM, UW-Waukesha and Waukesha County Technical College with a focus on office management and customer service.
- Linda is very active with St. Jerome Parish.
- Linda enjoys aerobic dance, gardening, and she and Bill love to travel.
Catherine Ann McLees
Service Coordinator
How can Catherine help you?
- Ownership & Beneficiary Designation Changes
- Collateral Assignment Changes
- Life Claims
Background
- Catherine is a Wisconsin native.
- Catherine joined The Krizek Group in 2021 after having served as a Senior Beneficiary & Title Analyst with Northwestern Mutual for more than 30 years.
Family
- Catherine is married to Mark and has a son, Aaron
Activities
- Catherine enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
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 wellbeing.
Christopher Fugman
CFP®, RICP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®
Wealth Management Advisor
I help successful people plan. I see a lot of people who are doing the "right things" but most have no idea how they are doing in relationship to their long term goals. By helping people develop a plan, our team can encourage families to enjoy life (without guilt) because they have taken the necessary steps to secure tomorrow.
Scott Mila
RICP®, WMCP®, CLTC®
Wealth Management Advisor
I've been with Northwestern Mutual for 16 years and love what I do. I get to make an impact on my clients financial life by developing holistic strategies that help them achieve their goals. I'm proud of my team, I have two passionate individuals who support and service our terrific clients. Helping our clients plan and having fun while doing it is what I'm passionate about