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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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Kalvin Grabau Keele

CLU®, ChFC®

Managing Partner

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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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Marc Pennington

Field Director

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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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Delaney Van Ness

Recruiter

Delaney serves as our Recruiting Coordinator for the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor, specializing in our internship. She has a background in higher education, HR, and mental health, holding degrees in humanities and a master’s in management and leadership from Iowa Wesleyan University. She has a passion for identifying and recruiting top talent, implementing student success initiatives, and mentoring individuals to achieve their full potential. Outside of work, Delaney enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeremiah, making music, exploring nature trails in Washington County, and volunteering with local music organizations.

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