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Associates

Our financial representatives are the face of our organization. They not only represent the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, but they also represent the best interests of their clients. We are proud of their accomplishments, share in their enthusiasm and drive, and help motivate them to achieve the highest level of excellence.

 

John Adams

Wealth Management Advisor

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Adams and his team support a variety of clients all over the United States.

With the demands on our time these days, it can be difficult for us to think about the future. It is precisely because of these demands that we must focus our attention toward what is truly important. Many individuals and organizations struggle to make the proper plans without knowing what they’ll need for the future, whether it’s investing, education funding or retirement solutions. Fortunately, there are professionals like John Adams whose job it is to know all about building future financial security.

John Adams begins by asking clients important questions and gaining a true understanding of their hopes, goals, dreams and aspirations. Once the personal planning analysis is complete, John Adams formulates a personalized plan for their consideration. His clients receive not only financial solutions directed toward securing their future, but also the confidence that comes from working with a professional to help keep the journey on track as life unfolds with its trials and surprises.

Residing in Hudson, OH with wife, Sarah Adams, M.D. and sons, Gabriel, 19 and Benjamin, 15.  We have a Labrador Retriever, Junior.  We like to spend our free time with family and friends at our lake home, boating, fishing, skiing and golfing. 

 

Louis J Berrodin III

Financial Representative

   

 

Glenn Bower

Associate Financial Representative
glenn.bower@nmfn.com

   Glenn C Bower

 

 

 

Sox Brewster III

Senior Financial Representative

 

 

Matthew Cate

Financial Representative Intern
matthew.cate@nmfn.com

 

 

Nichole Coyle

Financial Representative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nichole and her team work to make an impact on their community by helping people to achieve financial security.  Nichole enjoys building lasting relationships with the people she works with and begins by understanding their goals and aspirations.  Nichole and her team then create a personal needs analysis which formulates a personalized plan assisting them in achieving financial security. 

Nichole graduated from Kent State University with an English degree and a minor in Studio Art.  She loves to give back to her school and is an active board member of the Kent State Stark Alumni Board.

Nichole and her husband Jarrod currently reside in Canal Fulton.  They enjoy photography, art, reading, golfing, and spending time with their friends and family. 

 

Thomas Farmer, MBA

Financial Representative

 

 

Alexandra Frost

Financial Representative Intern
alexandra.frost@nmfn.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alexandra establishes relationships with her clients and provides individualized solutions to help them connect their current situation to their future goals and dreams. With passion and dedication she helps lead her clients to make crucial decisions so that they are able to achieve financial security. She is as senior in college pursuing a degree in Marketing Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Alexandra is actively involved in her community; she is a member of Students in free enterprise, Delta Gamma Sorority, and Sigma Alpha Lamda and participates in Relay for Life.

Alexandra lives in Akron, OH. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, shopping, traveling, finance, and making a difference in her community.  

 

Patrick Furey

Financial Representative

 

 

Zipporah Groth, CLTC, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor

            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zipporah is committed to taking the time to ask the right questions of her clients and listen to their responses so that together they can work on creating solutions that meet their needs and exceed their expectations.  As they build a lifelong relationship together, they help make their dreams a reality while adapting to the changing circumstances life brings and ensure that their plan will work in all situations.

 In the community Zipporah is the current President of the Akron-Canton National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).  She also serves as a board member for the Akron Young Professionals while being an active participant for the March of Dimes, Wooster Alumni, Cedarville Alumni, Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO), and Wooster Rotary

 Zipporah graduated from the College of Wooster and Cedarville University with her degree in Music Theory & Composition.  She has also earned her Certified Long Term Care (CLTC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations. She has also earned the various investment licenses including the Series 6, 7, 63, and 66.

One of Zipporah's favorite hobbies is exploring the world through travel.  She has had the priviledge of living in Japan where she taught English for over two years, and she has also visited many other foreign places such as Paris, Greece, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Mexico, Canada, and most of the United States.  In her spare time Zipporah enjoys socializing with family & friends, listening to music, reading, art and sports absorb most of her free time. 

 

Randall Keller

Field Director

 

 

Donald E Kelley

Senior Financial Representative

 

 

Michael Kelley

Disability Income Specialist

 

 

Heidi Leslie

Managing Partner Assistant
heidi.leslie@nmfn.com

 

Kevin Mace

Financial Representative Intern
kevin.mace@nmfn.com

 

 

Alex McKenna

Financial Representative Intern
alex.mckenna@nmfn.com

 

 

Amy McMullen

Director of Recruitment and Selection
amy.mcmullen@nmfn.com

 

 

Daniel Pillar

Financial Representative Intern
daniel.pillar@nmfn.com

 

Patricia Quirk

Director of Operations
patricia.quirk@nmfn.com

 

Ben Reeder, MBA

Financial Advisor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ben Reeder has been with Northwestern Mutual – Akron since 2007.

Ben Reeder feels that everyone’s economic and life situation is unique and he keeps that in mind when providing financial security advice. Ben Reeder believes that personalized service is essential when matching clients with the right financial products and services. As a financial advisor, Ben Reeder is dedicated to learning about his clients personal goals. Together we will use them to build a financial plan focused on your specific needs.

Ben Reeder understands his clients can be in different stages of life: you might be purchasing a first home, funding a child’s post-secondary education or planning for retirement. Ben Reeder believes a financial plan must reflect your personal or business situation, and will work to highlight the financial services products that best fit your goals. Once your customized financial plan is on place, Ben Reeder and his clients will continue working together to review progress compared to goals, and ensure his clients are communicated with moving forward according to plan.

Ben lives in Hudson, OH and enjoys gardening, cooking and motorcycles. 

 

Stan Shearer

Business & Estate Planning Specialist

 

 

Jeff Wagner, CLTC

Long Term Care Specialist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff Wagner is a 1968 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy with a BS. After serving 5 years on active duty with the Coast Guard he began a career in the Supermarket Industry with the Krogger Co. He ultimately became the owner of Wagner's Food Basket Supermarket in Cleveland.

In 1986 Jeff left the Supermarket industry to pursue a career in the Financial Services with Northwestern Mutual Life and the Donald E Kelly general agency. He started his career in the individual market and earned his CLU designation in 1989 and ChFC designation in 1990. In 1996 he became President of Coordinated Group Benefits, a part of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, and began specializing in employee benefits. That business was sold to Strategic Employee Benefits, The Cleveland Group in 2007 when the Akron & Cleveland Network offices of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network merged.

Jeff is also the Long Term Care Specialist and the Group Disability Specialist for the JCE Financial Group. Jeff earned the CLTC and CASL designations in 2006 as well as the RHU in 2009. He is a member of the NAIFA and The Society of Financial Service Professionals of which he is a past President of the Akron Chapter.

Jeff resides in Stow, Ohio with Carol his wife of 43 years. They have two grown children and 3 grandchildren. Jeff served on the Stow Munroe Falls school board for 12 years and served as the President of the board four times. He is a past President of the Stow Munroe Falls Rotary Club.