Northwestern Mutual
Washington
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Leadership at the Washington office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Leo Tucker
Managing Partner
Leo Tucker began his career with Northwestern Mutual 30 years ago. Early in his career, he quickly distinguished himself as a leader with a thriving team as Field Director and Managing Director in Florida. Prior to his tenth year, he accepted a role with Northwestern Mutual's Home Office in Milwaukee as the Assistant Regional Director, a position that prepares talented candidates for Managing Partner Assignments. In 2003, Tucker was appointed the Managing Partner in Washington DC and in his time with the firm, it has tripled in both size and production. Leo currently serves on the board of The Tiger Woods Foundation, The American College, and the Washington Area Women's Foundation. Leo’s fundraising efforts on behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society led him to receive the 2013 Man of the Year honor for the LLS National Capital Chapter and in 2012, Leo was listed as one of Washington DC’s Top 25 Minority Business Owners.
Eric Retzlaff
Managing Director
Originally from the Midwest, I moved to Northern Virginia to grow my business with Northwestern Mutual. My focus is on helping individuals, families and small businesses create strong financial plans to help meet their goals and ensure their future success. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my wife and three kids, cooking, volunteering in the community, and supporting the Green Bay Packers.
Katie Montoya-Fuller
Managing Director
Katie Montoya-Fuller joined Northwestern Mutual as a recruiter in 2016 because she wanted to work for the company she was never able to recruit against – the leader in the industry. Over the years, Katie continued to expand her impact and was promoted to Chief Recruitment Officer and Chief Development Officer. Most recently, Katie has joined Northwestern Mutual's DC office as a Managing Director. Katie is proud to be a first-generation American and the first in her family to graduate from college - The University of Colorado, Boulder. She and her husband live in Maryland with their daughters Eleanor and Georgia. Katie and Opie co-founded the Eleanor Fuller Forever Foundation, providing children with the funds to participate in extracurricular activities, as well as helping to ensure they have the tools necessary to succeed in the classroom.
Sep Harandi
CLTC®, MLS
Managing Director
Sep Harandi is the Managing Director in our Tysons, Virginia office. Sep grew up in the D.C. area, where he and much of his family still live today. He attended Langley High School, where he played soccer and football. His soccer skills were also put to good use on the Division One team at Longwood University, where he graduated with honors. Family is incredibly important to the Harandis, and they enjoy what Sep refers to as an “open door policy,” where family members are constantly in and out of each other’s homes. When he’s not visiting family (and often when he is), Sep is usually spending time with his fiancée Kelly and their dog Chano, a German Shepherd/Husky mix. Together, they enjoy working out, hiking, traveling, trying new restaurants, or simply hanging out at home watching TV. Sep is also a big sports fan (hockey being his favorite) and he loves going to football, soccer, and hockey games.
Miranda Fulk
Managing Director
Miranda's mission is build the next generation of financial advisors. As a career changer herself, Miranda works within the community and industry to change perceptions on what it means to be a financial advisor and the diversity of clients served. A natural communicator, connector, and planner, Miranda works to build bridges between industries and expertise.
Kevin Chadwick
District Director
Kevin Chadwick began his affiliation with Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 1999 before graduating from college the following year and embarking on his career. In 2001, Kevin started dual roles as a financial representative and in leadership as a College Unit Director. In that role, Kevin helped to recruit, build, and develop the office's internship program. After doing that for two years, Kevin became a Unit Director where he helped to recruit and develop full-time representatives to the Texas Financial Group-Dallas. In 2011, Kevin was chosen to be the Managing Director in Austin, TX. There, he led a team of financial professionals who were serving others and making an exponential impact and influence in the Austin area. In 2016, Kevin received the opportunity to make a bigger impact in the Washington D.C. area to be in the same role. Kevin Chadwick now lives in Vienna, VA with his wife Courtney, son Kevin Jr., and daughter Laila.
Mesa Lewchalermwong
CLF®
Chief Financial Officer
Mesa Lewchalermwong is the Chief Financial Officer for Northwestern Mutual's Washington, D.C. office. She is responsible for the financial management of the firm in support of the overall strategic direction. Mesa also consults with advisors on building generational practices through ensembling and succession planning. She was a founding member of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council and chairs the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Affinity Group. She lives in Washington, D.C. with her family.
Elizabeth Wolf
CLF®
Chief Marketing Officer
Liz Wolf has worked with Northwestern Mutual for more than 20 years. She joined Northwestern Mutual's Washington, D.C. office in 2003 and currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, she develops network office strategy and implements local marketing efforts. Liz earned her BA from Villanova University and her CLF designation from The American College. She and her family are passionate travelers, having visited more than 30 countries. Liz is also a wine enthusiast and recently earned her Level One Sommelier Certificate from the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Megan Hill
Chief Development Officer
Megan Benitez serves as the Chief Development Officer for Northwestern Mutual DC. Megan started with NM at our K Street Office in 2016 after graduating with a degree in Interpersonal Communication from George Mason University, where she was a member of the women's D1 soccer team. In her role as Chief Development Officer, she is responsible for creating and managing the systems the firm uses enhance, track, and measure results around advisor development. Megan is particularly passionate about ensuring a strong deliverable for ongoing education, obtaining designations, and refining business development skills that are essential to prepare advisors for long term success. Megan resides in Arlington, Virginia, and enjoys being active, finding DC's hidden gem food and coffee spots, and supporting the Washington Capitals!
Ashley Reed
Chief of Staff
As the Executive Assistant to Managing Partner Leo Tucker in the Northwestern Mutual DC office; Ashley works behind the scenes to plan firm events, and actively ensures the firms priorities are aligned while collaborating and promoting our culture along with our Executive Leadership team. In 2010, Ashley began her career with a Northwestern Mutual firm based in Dallas before she joined the Northwestern Mutual DC firm in 2012. She served the Agency in a variety of roles related to the firm's growth and development before joining the Executive Leadership Team in 2016. Ashley grew up in the vineyard packed region of Sonoma County, California and she received her undergraduate degree from Sonoma State University. Ashley pursues her passion for the outdoors by competing in triathlons, specifically swimming and maintaining her garden at home in Springfield, VA with her husband, Morgan.
Eileen Seabolt
Chief Supervision Officer
Eileen has been a dedicated member of the Northwestern Mutual team for over 28 years. Originally hailing from New York, Eileen transitioned to Northwestern Mutual's DC office in 2023, taking on the pivotal role of Chief Supervision Officer. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Eileen is driven by her passion to collaborate for mutual success. She works closely with our financial advisors and their teams, guiding them through industry regulations and ensuring that our firm always prioritizes our clients' best interests. Eileen’s expertise and collaborative approach make her an invaluable asset to our firm. Her dedication to maintaining the highest standards of supervision and client service is evident in every aspect of her work.