Northwestern Mutual
De Pere
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Leadership at the De Pere office is dedicated to doing good for our clients, employees and community.
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.
Jacob Underwood
Wealth Management Advisor
After beginning his career in the Klinger Network Office of Toledo, Ohio, Jake grew as the most tenured Growth and Development Director at Northwestern Mutual Green Bay. Jake is responsible for identifying high quality individuals in the community and introducing them to a career with Northwestern Mutual. Jake oversees all new Financial Representative and Advisor development across the District, and maintains individual Mentor relationships with Green Bay's associates, providing direction and coaching. Jake also focuses on developing new Leaders for the Fleisner Network Office. While giving his time in a Leadership capacity, Jake also runs his own practice, exemplifying the diligence and hard work that goes into a successful career at Northwestern Mutual.
David Mesa
RICP®, CLTC®, B.S.
CEO and Founder
After graduating from the College Internship Program himself, David became involved in College Financial Representative recruitment and development. David is now responsible for identifying high quality professionals in the community and introducing them to a career with Northwestern Mutual. David maintains a Mentor relationship with his full-time Financial Representatives and Advisors, providing direction and coaching. While giving his time in a Leadership capacity, David also runs his own practice, exemplifying the diligence and hard work that goes into a successful career at Northwestern Mutual.
Scott Kuether
Field Director
Scott started with Northwestern Mutual in February of 2015 as a college intern. He was promoted to a full time representative in May of 2015. Prior to joining the company Scott was a Marketing/Economics student at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse where he received his degree. Scott and his team work with their clients on wealth accumulation and insurance protection. They help their clients save and invest money efficiently while striving to protect them, their families, and/or businesses along the way through Northwestern Mutual's best in class insurance products and services. When not in the office, Scott enjoys spending quality time with his family, his wife Brooke, and their Morkie Stella. He is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time on the course with clients and friends. He also enjoys being in the outdoors which includes hunting, camping, and fishing. He holds season tickets for the Packers and is an avid Brewers, Badgers, and Bucks fan.
Cullen Johnson
RICP®
Financial Advisor
It is my passion to assist others on all levels of their plans and continually add value through the long-term relationships we develop. My mission is to have the biggest impact on my client's lives as possible. I help clients establish plans that fit their needs and allow them to reach their most important goals both now and in the future.