Northwestern Mutual
Charleston
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Leadership at the Charleston office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
F. Chrys Kanos
CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, CLTC®
Managing Director
A South Carolina native, I built my financial planning practice in Charlotte, NC for over a decade before relocating to Charleston in 2018 with my wife McKensie. My team and I focus on providing financial confidence to the families and businesses we serve by aligning great intention with action. Our goal is to help reduce financial stress so you can focus on what matters most to you.
Patrick Smith
Financial Representative
Patrick joined Northwestern Mutual as the Director of Development for the Charleston area in November of 2019 and then promoted to Chief Growth Officer in 2023. He has an extensive background in sales and business development and is licensed in health and life insurance. Patrick's primary responsibilities include implementing training, development strategies, and programs to drive success. Originally from Marietta, Georgia, Patrick graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelors of Science in Sports Management. He moved to Mount Pleasant in December of 2017 where he was a Corporate Executive for the South Carolina Stingrays. In his spare time, Patrick enjoys fishing, playing sports, and living the lowcountry lifestyle.
Amanda Hall
Director of Recruitment and Selection
Amanda leads growth and talent selection for the Mount Pleasant, Summerville and Bluffton offices. She joined Northwestern Mutual in 2022 after working in the golf industry for just over a decade. Amanda played D1 golf during college and enjoys playing as much as she can in her spare time along with visiting the beach and enjoying the incredible culinary scene here in Charleston! Amanda is passionate about connecting people to purpose as well as building a phenomenal culture centered around positive community impact.
Michael Kerr
Director of Development
Martim Cohen
Growth and Development Director
Martim has been a part of the Low Country community for the past 10 years and currently serves as the Market Leader in our Summerville office. An alumni of the College of Charleston, Martim has a passion for people. He believes that everyone deserves an opportunity to be financially secure and this is what drives his motivation to help as many people as he can. Martim specializes in financial planning for young families, business owners, attorneys & physicians.
Joseph Provost
Growth and Development Director
Born and raised in Charleston, SC, Joe runs a practiced centered around helping families and business owners maximize income and minimize tax liability. Joe was named as a Growth and Development Director in 2024 and is responsible for mentoring and coaching new members of our team to help them achieve early and continued success!
Jon Cummins
Financial Advisor
In addition to serving as a Growth and Development Director, Jon is passionate about providing tax efficient strategies and growing wealth for airline pilots, business owners, military personnel and their families.
Danny Harris
Field Director
Danny's mission and role is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert guidance for a lifetime of financial security. In addition to helping clients achieve their goals, Danny will help them understand the strategies behind investment decisions. His goal with every client is to help them preserve, allocate, and grow their wealth.
Alwyn Coetzee
Financial Advisor
In addition to running his personal financial planning practice, Alwyn also serves as the College Unit Director for our district and leads internship recruitment and development.
Erica Beckert
Director of Client Services
Erica was born and raised in the upstate of South Carolina and studied Psychology at Lander University. She has been a resident of Charleston since 2010 and loves the coastal life. Erica joined the Northwestern Mutual team in April of 2018 and assists with office administration, client relations, policy owner service, and administrative tasks. In her off time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her husband CJ, two dogs, and two cats.
Rebecca Lee
Office Manager