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Matthew Banderman

CLF®

Wealth Management Advisor and CEO

Matt is a native of St. Claire, Missouri. He joined Northwestern Mutual as a college intern over twenty years ago while attending Fontbonne University. He then served as a Financial Advisor for fifteen years prior to becoming a District Director in 2015. Four years later, he transitioned to Managing Director after it was announced that he would lead a new office in Sunset Hills, which officially opened in July 2021. Matt was named one of the St. Louis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2018. Over the course of his career, he has qualified 6 times for the Million Dollar Round Table; an elite group whose membership consists of less than 1% of the world’s financial advisors. He is also a husband to his amazing wife, Jenny, and three children.
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Thomas Simon

Growth and Development Director

I specialize in working with driven, successful professionals and families looking for financial education, a comprehensive plan and a long-term relationship. My team and I focus on tax efficiency and wealth preservation to help people build a strong financial foundation for their lives.
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Alan Metzger

Growth and Development Director

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Claudia Zimny

Director of Recruitment

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Elsen Witte

Strategic Recruiting Specialist

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