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

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Kalvin Grabau Keele

CLU®, ChFC®

Managing Partner

If you're like most people, you want guidance on how to save efficiently for retirement and spend confidently, once you get there. As Managing Partner of Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa, Kalvin Grabau Keele is responsible for attracting a diverse group of talent that can help you do just that. He's building the firm by investing in financial representative and advisor growth and development and creating an inclusive culture that engages employees and develops leaders. Kalvin joined Northwestern Mutual – Des Moines in 2005 as a college intern. Throughout his time, Kalvin built a successful wealth management practice while growing an incredibly successful team in West Des Moines. He earned a degree in finance from Iowa State University. Currently, he is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals group, Habitat for Humanity, Alex's Lemonade Stand, and JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.
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Amy Deputy

Chief Supervision Officer

Amy has worked in the financial services industry since 1996, becoming a compliance supervisor in 2008. Her role ensures compliance by financial representatives and their assistants, network office management and support staff with all applicable laws, regulations, and company rules related to the sale and servicing of insurance securities, and advisory products and services. Amy’s leadership in our organization strongly influences Northwestern Mutual’ s Supervision Philosophy addressing the critical elements vital to proper supervision and addresses why it is important to apply sound management principles to our everyday sales process. The Supervision Philosophy is a foundation for reinforcing and enhancing our culture of gathering facts and feelings to support selling the right product - to the right client - at the right time - for the right reasons.
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Kelly Pestka

Chief Operations Officer

Kelly Pestka is responsible for Operations. She began her career in June of 2003 at Northwestern Mutual as a Compliance Officer. In 2011, she transitioned to Chief Operations Officer. Kelly is a graduate from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science. In 2019, she received her Certified Financial Services Coach designation. She resides in Robins with her husband and their two children.
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Jessica Boyle-Roberts

CLF®

Managing Director

Jessica is the Managing Director of our Coralville, Iowa office. Jessica joined Northwestern Mutual in Cedar Rapids as a Campus Recruiter in 2010 and built the University of Iowa internship team to the #1 College Team by 2013. She served as the Director of Internship Development for 3 years and 2 years as Development Officer. Her last stop before Managing Director was serving as Chief Development Officer of the firm for 6 years. Jessica’s fulfillment comes from working with young professionals to identify their passion, connect it with a vision for their future, to ultimately live a life they never imagined. Originally from the Cedar Rapids area, Jessica is a board member for C.A.L.L., Corridor Area Leadership Live, Board Member for Junior Achievement and Economics Alliance Ambassador.
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Mark Funk

CLU®, ChFC®

Managing Director

Mark Funk began is career with Northwestern Mutual in May of 1999. Achievements throughout the industry include membership in the Million Dollar Round Table, the National Quality Award, and the National Sales Achievement Award. Mark was named New Financial Representative of the Year for the Network Office in 2001 and 2004 and was also voted the top 20 business leaders under the age of 40 in 2005 by Cedar Valley Business Magazine. Mark currently runs a high level Wealth Management practice in Waterloo and is also the Managing Director of the Waterloo District office. Mark is actively involved in the Blackhawk County Estate Planning Council, Panther Wrestling Club, Sunnyside Country Club, The Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Mark resides in Waterloo with his wife Traci and children Madison, Garrett and Jenna.
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Wade Harrington

Managing Director

Tim has been serving as the Managing Director of our Davenport, Iowa office since 2022. Prior to Northwestern Mutual, Tim lead another insurance agency for 7.5 years, while successfully managing a consulting business. Through these experiences, Tim has developed a strong passion for leadership and developing others. He is a speaker, coach, and consultant. Tim’s passion is people, and his fulfillment comes from bringing people together while encouraging and developing them to be the best version of themselves in and outside the office.   Originally from the Quad Cities, Tim grew up in Davenport, and currently lives in Eldridge with his family. Him and Lindsay have been married for 13 years and have 6 children.   In his free time, Tim is frequently volunteering for youth sports. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching his kids compete athletically, and traveling.
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Matthew Schulte

Managing Director

Matt Schulte is the Managing Director of our Dubuque, Iowa office. He was born in Manchester, IA and lives there today with his wife, Keri, and their four children, Alivia, Hayden, Sofia, and Mylie. Matt never would've thought growing up on a farm would benefit his nearly 20-year career as a financial advisor. The work doesn’t carry the physical demands like farming but there are similarities. Life is funny, though. To parallel a career in financial planning, Matt and Keri own a small cattle and crop farm on the outskirts of Manchester, IA. It was important to them that their four kids grow-up with a similar experience to Matt. When not doing chores, the family is running kids to sports, activities, 4-H events or on the acreage enjoying the outdoors—hunting, riding four-wheelers…doing family things.
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Quint Howell

Chief Marketing Officer

Quint partners with financial advisors and representatives to leverage the Northwestern Mutual brand. He works individually with advisors that want marketing help in growing their practice in the communities they serve. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, Quint was leading the marketing efforts for a leading higher education marketing firm and large Eastern Iowa-based hospitality company. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, Quint lives in Marion with his wife, Jennifer, and three daughters, Harper, Oakley, and Collins.
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Stephanie Kaefring

Financial Representative

As a Development Officer, with over 10 years in the financial services industry, Stephanie helps onboard individuals as they begin their career. She also assists in the development of young financial representatives, providing guidance and encouragement for growth in their career. A graduate from Mount Mercy University, Stephanie currently resides in Solon with her husband, Adam, and their four children, Henry, Vera, Clara, and Margaret.
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Bridget Martin

Recruiter

Bridget serves as a recruiter for the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor, introducing individuals to careers and internships here are Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa. She has a passion for connecting with top talent and fueling the growth of our dynamic firm. Outside of the office, Bridget likes to stay active working out at Hotworx, specifically the cycling sessions, and kayaking with her fiancé. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, her dog, Barbara, reading, and cultivating her dream garden in the backyard of her home.

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