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Leadership at the Appleton office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
Corey Fleisner
CLU®, ChFC®
Managing Partner
Corey Fleisner, CLU, ChFC, Managing Partner, began his career as a college intern in 1998 on the campus of University Wisconsin Milwaukee. Upon graduating college in 2000, he started full-time career with the company developing a strong passion for financial planning. In 2004, his leadership journey began as a Managing Director of the Germantown District Office, serving at that time as one of the youngest in the country in such a role. Today, Corey’s leadership efforts focus on attracting a diversity of top talent, supporting advisors, growing leaders, and the transformation of how we serve clients. With primary offices located in Appleton, Green Bay, & Germantown, as well as additional offices in Wausau, Stevens Point, Medford, Sheboygan, Upper Peninsula, Rhinelander, Shawano, Marshfield, New London, Ripon, Beaver Dam, and Manitowoc. Corey and his wife Marianne, have 3 children – Charlize, Coralie, and Penneton. As a family they enjoy traveling and being active together.
Michael Wulff
CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
Managing Director
I was born and raised in Slinger, Wisconsin, a really great small community. I played basketball and baseball in high school. I ventured off to college following my senior year. I met my wife Robin in 2009. At that time, I also enrolled at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee where I studied Business Administration for 3 years. I achieved my Bachelor's of Business Administration with a major in Finance. Robin and I have been happily married since 2012. In 2013, we welcomed our first son Everett into our family. Our second son, Eddy, was born in 2015. I very much enjoy my time with my family.
Travis Kempf
Managing Director
Travis Kempf is a Managing Director in our Stevens Point office. Travis graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In 2008, Travis Kempf joined Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Advisor. After successfully building his personal practice, Travis was asked to head the internship program in Central Wisconsin as the College Unit Director and the full time program as a Field Director. Travis’ current responsibilities include the development of both college interns and the full-time advisors. Travis maintains his personal financial planning practice and is responsible for recruiting talent in Central and North Central Wisconsin. Travis looks to continue his leadership journey by expanding the Central and North Central Wisconsin territory. A die hard sports fan, Travis lives in Custer, WI and is married to Gina; they have four children: Lila (2011), Twins – Landon and Leo (2013), and Lewis (2019).
Daniel Zak
CFP®
Managing Director
I have been practicing as a Wealth Management Advisor since 2013. I specialize in retirement distribution planning and maintain close relationships with local CPAs and law firms in order to cover all bases of a clients financial position. I let math dictate my recommendations and trust guide my relationships.
Tomislav Dugandzic
RICP®
District Director
Our team provides clarity and direction on how to best use their money now and in the future. We take a very client focused approach to our advice and take pride in our comprehensive planning that includes tax strategies. Many people have accounts, very few have an actual plan on how and when to strategically use the accounts.
Jonathan Dinse
Managing Director
John joined Northwestern Mutual in 2013 after serving as Activities Director at Lourdes Academy in Oshkosh. Prior to Lourdes, John spent 10 years at the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh as a football coach and administrator within the athletics department. John helped in the re-branding of the department and various fundraising projects, including raising over $400,000 for a new scoreboard. As Director of Training and Development, John works closely with Corey Fleisner to lead agency wide development and follow through on the Financial Representative Learning Path. This includes initial training, Client Building Academy, on-going development programs and leadership alignment. John holds his health and life insurance licenses as well as his Series 6. John lives in Appleton with his wife Paula and three sons Hutson, Harrison and Huston. He is a leader within his sons Cub Scout Pack, serves as a Head Coach within Fox Valley Pop Warner and is active at his alma mater UW-Oshkosh.
Kelly Imig
CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
Chief Growth Officer
Kelly Imig is our Chief Growth Officer. Under Managing Partner, Corey Fleisner’s direction, Kelly supervises activities of financial representatives and their employees with respect to laws and regulations of various agencies. Kelly is well versed on company policies and procedures pertaining to insurance and securities sales practices. Kelly does this by maintaining strong relationships with the Network Office teams, financial representatives and their teams as well as our Home Office teams. Kelly’s main goal is to develop partnerships with financial representative and their teams to partner on the growth of their practices the right way. Kelly holds FINRA Series 7, 9, 10 and 66 as well as Life, Accident and Health insurance licenses.
Andrew Rose
BBA, RICP®
Associate Director of Supervision
Andrew Rose is our Associate Director of Supervision. He assists our Chief Supervision Officer in executing the Network Office’s supervision priorities through partnership with our financial representatives and their teams. In addition to his supervision responsibilities, Drew leads the Investment Operations Department, which ensures efficient execution of investment recommendations. Drew has been in the industry since 2009 and joined Northwestern Mutual in 2016. He holds FINRA Series 7, 9, 10 and 63 as well as Life and Accident and Health insurance licenses. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Jamie, and their three children, Kaeden, Emberlynn, and Elaria.
Ryan Moore
Director of Operations and Human Resources
Ryan started with Northwestern Mutual in 2023 as the Director of HR and Operations. He is a 17-year U.S. Army combat veteran and has worked in multiple industries in the HR function before coming to Northwestern Mutual. Ryan has an Executive MBA from the University of Milwaukee-Wisconsin and a Master’s of Science Organization Development. He is SHRM-CP certified and is involved in the Society of Human Resources local chapter. He loves to spend time with wife and two daughters outside of work.
Jenna Putzstuck
Director of Development
Jenna joined Northwestern Mutual in 2020 as an ACE Coach for new financial representatives. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, and previously worked as a student advisor at various higher education institutions. She enjoys collaborating with new reps as they begin their journey in a rewarding career, and coaching them to their highest potential. She is married to Joe and they have a daughter, Chloe. Outside of work she enjoys movies, reading, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Austin Wiese
CFP®, WMCP®, ChFC®, CLTC®
Field Director
Nationally we help business owners, empty nesters, and professionals with equity-based compensation take control of their retirement. By understanding how money works over prolonged periods we help you leave your worries behind. Offering fee-based and commission solutions. Whether you have a financial plan, haven’t considered one, or are just getting started, we can get you where you want to be.
Kyle Boucher
Growth and Development Director
I grew up in the small-town of Winneconne, WI where my family has always been heavily involved in the community. My dad "Critter" owns a local sporting good store where I spent much of my time growing up. Learning the backend of his business led to my expertise in business planning. My small-town roots continue to this day and I bring my values of faith, humor, and friendship to all my clients.
Cale Jakusz
CFP®, ChFC®
Growth and Development Director
We’re here to help you become wealthier in mind, spirit and finances. Whether you’ve already moved past the “start-up” phase of life, own or invest in real estate, are living the “golden years,” or are a driven, high-income professional, our team is here to help you achieve your financial goals faster and with less stress. We’re thrilled to serve clients nationwide. Your goals, our mission.
Alexander Lavold
CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
Growth and Development Director
We specialize in working with families, single people, and business owners in helping them achieve their version of success through our comprehensive financial planning. We put together a written financial plan for all our clients. With my professional staff, we will help you select and secure the best suitable choices from the wide array of services and products that are available.
Sally Gosda
Managing Partner Assistant
Sally’s career with Northwestern Mutual began in 2011 as part of Development. She was part of a team assisting with U5 as well as veteran advisors. Over time, Sally’s role expanded along with the team’s continued work to enhance the development process. Sally moved into the role of Executive Assistant to MP in 2012. Today, Sally works closely with Corey Fleisner to help realize the goals of a new MP. She is responsible for communication, newsletters, events and many other logistical aspects of the agency. Sally, and her husband of 30+ years, Jeff, have three children. They are getting used to being empty nesters as their youngest son is now attending college at Michigan Tech. They enjoy their two granddaughters, traveling, gardening, riding their Harley and just spending a lot of time with family
Jenna Koneman
MSc
Director of Recruitment and Selection
Committed to innovation and leadership in the talent domain, I'm passionate about leveraging my competencies to contribute to Northwestern Mutual's legacy of trust and service as the Executive Director of Talent. At the core of my expertise lies a strength in relationship management by putting people first in order to achieve organizational growth and client satisfaction. Northwestern Mutual has been pivotal in cultivating a culture of excellence, aligning with the company's mission to enrich and secure the lives of our clients.
Amber Stanek
Leadership Development Officer
Courtney Gersek
Director of Talent Acquisition
Born and raised in Green Bay, WI – Go Pack Go! I lead the Coaching to Career, Post Grad, and Young Professionals Growth Academy programs, as well as provide full-time support to our district. With over six years of experience in Human Resources, I specialize in Talent Optimization, empowering individuals and organizations to reach their highest potential. My passion lies in making a positive impact, guiding individuals to take bold steps, foster open communication, and relentlessly pursue excellence. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, with a triple emphasis in Management, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources. Throughout my career, I have honed my leadership skills and deepened my passion for HR through various roles and internships. When I’m not helping teams succeed, you’ll find me traveling to new places, trying new recipes, spending time with family and friends, and hanging out with my goldendoodle, Duke.