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Leadership at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.

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Derek DeSanto

Managing Director

Derek joined Northwestern Mutual in 2010 and works with individuals, families and businesses. He assists his clients by providing a comprehensive plan and solutions that are tailored to their unique needs and situations in life. In addition to his role as Managing Director, he is the founder of DeSanto Legacy Advisors. Derek specializes in developing risk management and wealth accumulation strategies that are designed to achieve periodic goals that are most important to them.
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Anthony Grillini

Growth and Development Director

Anthony has been with Northwestern Mutual helps clients save money efficiently & define financial security for themselves. Anthony enjoys hearing about his clients goals personally & professionally and formulates a financial plan around what each person wants to accomplish short-term & long-term. Anthony is a former Division 1 athlete & married to Meg.
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John Beshada

Financial Advisor

Financial security is something many of us strive to achieve in our lives. You try to do what's right for those you care about, but the wrong financial decision can often undermine the best of intentions. Whether you are concerned for your own financial needs or those of your family or your business, I can help you identify your goals and dreams and develop a plan that addresses these needs and gets you started on the path to financial security.

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