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Leadership at the Long Beach office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.

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Daniel Rooney

Managing Director

Daniel Rooney is the leader of Northwestern Mutual Long Beach, committed to building a strong foundation and successful future of the firm. He joined the Northwestern Mutual team after coming from a long line of family financial planners. Both his mother and stepfather spent nearly 40 years as investment advisors for Morgan Stanley. Daniel took the route less traveled to pave his way. After over a decade of success in the medical device industry, he has come back to his family roots to build his own financial strategies firm and be closer to his wife and two girls.
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Isabella Rooney

Director of Business Development

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Gavin Reagan

Associate Financial Representative

Gavin serves on Daniel's team as an Associate Financial Representative and Lead Advisor. As a career changer he brings a unique skill set to the team specializing in client relationships, social media, recruitment, & financial planning. Gavin is born and raised in Southern California, and enjoys golfing, pickle ball, & competing in endurance sports.
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Cassandra Evans

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cassandra is our talent acquisition specialist in Long Beach, and she specializes in working with career changers and identifying top talent to elevate our firm. She is passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential in this rewarding career. Cassandra is originally from Minnesota but moved out to California in 2023. She loves spending time outside, traveling and trying new coffee shops!
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Elizabeth Gilbert

Director of Marketing

Elizabeth provides support with several marketing initiatives, including event planning and execution, trade association research, community partnership and sponsorship outreach, staff training, and assistance with securing targeted speaking engagements and media relations opportunities. Elizabeth earned her degree in communications at Pepperdine University.
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Dustin Krause

Dustin leads the training and development program for the network’s financial advisors and representatives. His mission is to help others maximize their potential and achieve their definition of success. Dustin is a self-development enthusiast and passionate about transformative leadership.

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