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Kriste Filipiak

Distribution Officer

Kriste has been a regional and global RPO leader for over 8 years. She has gained a tremendous amount of depth in leadership, collaboration, and execution during her time with Cielo and Korn Ferry, Kriste has overseen complex accounts and has been recognized as a leader.

Kriste holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism, with a concentration in Public Relations, and a Minor in German, from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. Kriste resides in Darien, IL with her husband, Mike, 2 children Dylan and Addyson, and her dog, Franklin. She is an avid tennis play and her children's number 1 sports fan!

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Ryan Michelle Griesmeyer

Director of Recruitment

Ryan has been in the Staffing and Recruitment field for 8+ years with experience ranging from Life Science to IT/Tech.  She has gained a tremendous number of skills in leadership, training, implementation and execution during her time with Randstad and Google while managing multiple teams and projects.  Ryan has implemented new processes and efficiencies across her time and has been recognized as “Leading by Example” throughout her career in multiple spaces.

When she is not recruiting, Ryan coaches high school athletes to be the best they can be and instill values of positivity, impact, leadership and voice.  She believes in leaving a lasting legacy that inspires others both professionally and personally.

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Rosanne H Racelis

Director of Operations

Rosanne Racelis has been with The Northwestern Mutual for over 30 years. She started her career with Northwestern Mutual in 1992 at the Skokie Office and in 2007 joined the Carr District Network Office in Schaumburg. She now functions as the Director of Operations and an Associate Financial Representative assisting with recruiting, office operations and more. Rosanne resides in Buffalo Grove and is married to Keith and has two children, Kyle and Reese.

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Lisa L Campe

Director of New Financial Representative Support

Lisa joined Northwestern Mutual in 1990 with The McTigue Financial Group in Chicago, as an Associate Financial Representative for two established Reps over the course of 14 years. After “stepping away” for 4 ½ years to be a “stay at home Mom” she had the opportunity to “step back in” in 2008, and join The Carr District Network Office Team and work with the “New Reps” in assisting and developing them as they began their new careers. While it’s a different “venue”, it is one that has been and continues to be the most challenging and rewarding experience of all! Lisa resides in Palatine with her husband, Pat, daughter Emily.

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Taylor Fickas

Sales Execution Team Associate

Taylor is from Huntley, Illinois and went to Huntley High School. She played softball for over 13 years and was offered a scholarship to play for McHenry County College for two years. After attending MCC, she transferred to Iowa State where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree this past May.   

She is a big animal person and recently rescued three baby raccoons and was able to get them to a rehabilitation center.  

Taylor is the Front Office Coordinator/Sales Execution Team Associate at the Carr District Network Office Inc. 

 

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Alanna Chavez

Recruitment Coordinator

Alanna is the Recruiting Coordinator for the Schaumburg office. In her role, she strives to ensure that you have the best experience in exploring the career. Her mission is to connect with students and driven professionals to discuss the ways they can make a positive impact on our NM team. Her goal is to encourage our team growth and culture with her high energy and welcoming arms. 

She grew up in the northwest suburbs and studied at both Carthage and Grand Canyon University. She lives in Arlington Heights and spends most of her free time serving at church, reading, running, or at a local coffee shop with family and friends.

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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David C Park

CLU®, ChFC®, WMCP®, RICP®, CASL®

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David H Johnson III

CPA, MBA

Wealth Management Advisor

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James A Adrian Jr

CFP®, WMCP®, CLU®, RICP®, ChFC®

Long Term Care Specialist

With over 15 years of experience at Northwestern Mutual, Jim Adrian strives to help create financial security for his clients through personalized, integrated financial planning. Jim holds 8 professional designations and specializes in asset management, retirement & Long Term Care planning, as well as closely-held business planning.

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Mark R Guskey

CLU®

Disability Income Specialist

Our team leverages over 45 years of collective financial planning experience to help you achieve a lifetime of financial security. We actively listen, evaluate options and make strategic recommendations that are specific to you. We pride ourselves on doing the right thing and providing the right guidance, whatever your stage of life.

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Micky Wright

CPA, CFP®

Estate & Business Planning Specialist

Unlike many firms, I ask clients to choose how they want to engage with me and my team, from providing a second opinion on an existing financial plan to becoming the “Family CFO”. We believe that financial planning is for everyone and that no financial planning decision can be made in a vacuum. My team and I have the unique ability to simplify complex issues through creative and trusted advice.

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Tony Myers

CFP®, CASL®, ChFC®, RICP®, WMCP®

Estate & Business Planning Specialist

As a wealth management advisor, Tony & his team provide holistic financial planning for individuals, families, and business owners. Tony specializes in business and estate planning, while optimizing financial planning experience. He focuses in many areas including wealth management, retirement, saving for education, and employee and executive benefits. Tony has over 20 years of planning expertise.
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Vince Spinosa

CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®

Wealth Management Advisor

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Martin T Cappelle

CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®

Wealth Management Advisor

My team and I will help you protect and plan for the future through insurance and investment solutions. "At the end of the day, I want my clients to understand their planning and deeply believe, as I do, that their actions are leading them down the path to financial freedom." -M Cappelle