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

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Zachry Young

Managing Director

A native Atlantan, Zachry is Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual-Midtown and a proven leader known for his dedication to the highest standards of client service. He has grown a holistic planning practice aiming to support the financial well-being of families and business owners. He advises clients on accumulating wealth, protecting assets and lifestyles through risk management strategies, and achieving goals through a proven financial planning process. Zachry is responsible for firm growth and talent acquisition. Northwestern Mutual-Midtown has experienced year-over-year growth since opening in 2018 and seeks high-caliber individuals who want to build their own enterprise. Join us through our award-winning College Internship Program for juniors and seniors or as a proven professional seeking a career change. Individuals should have an entrepreneurial spirit, passion to help others, want impact with their career, demonstrate grit and seek a high-producing, supportive culture.
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Wells King

CLU®

Financial Advisor

As a native of Atlanta, my commitment to my clients is to walk alongside them now and for years to come as I guide them in achieving long-term financial security. I specialize in holistic planning, specifically helping families protect what they care most about, creating generational wealth through tax efficiency strategies, as well as retirement liquidity.
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Derrick Murray

CFP®, CLTC®, RICP®

Field Director

In 2013, Derrick Murray moved back to Atlanta to launch his professional career with Northwestern Mutual to fulfill his passion to play a key role in helping those he cares most about plan for their financial health and well-being. As a Field Director and Financial Advisor, Derrick openly shares his mission to serve and advocate for his clients. When not meeting with clients, as Field Director, he can be found in the community discussing the career opportunity with proven entrepreneurs who are looking own their own business.
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Jayme Hudgins

CLU®

Growth and Development Director

Jayme is a native of Vermont, but has lived in Atlanta most of her life. She attended Georgia State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Public Relations, as well as a Marketing minor. Jayme joined Northwestern Mutual after graduation and has built a career with the Goodwin, Wright office in Atlanta, Georgia and will celebrate nine years with the company in September. She recently joined an executive leadership group within her firm and became the first woman to become a Growth and Development Director in Atlanta. Jayme holds her life & health insurance licenses, along with her Series 6 & 63. She also obtained her Chartered Life Underwriter designation. Jayme is the chair of the Georgia chapter of Tomorrow’s Leaders and is actively involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. When she isn’t working with clients or talking about career, she enjoys spending time with her husband Randy and son, Everett. They love time at the lake and trying new recipes and craft beer!

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