Management Team

Daniel Leslie began his career with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1995 as a college intern while attending Kent State University. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Finance. Dan began his management career as a College Unit Director in 1998 becoming the company's leading College Unit Director in 2003. Dan went on to become a Field Director, leading the Central Region of Northwestern Mutual in 2004 and 2005 and was runner-up in the company in 2005 and 2006. Dan became Managing Director of the Akron office in January of 2007.

Dan Leslie has earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) professional designation, the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification and the Certified Long Term Care (CLTC) certification. Dan is also a certified coach and trainer in the financial services industry. Dan is a published author writing on sales and the financial services industry. He has co-authored a book collaborating with the University of Akron's marketing department.

Dan Leslie is involved with a number of charitable and professional organizations. He is on the fundraising committee of the Akron General Medical Center McDowell Radiology Oncology Department and his office was the sponsor of the "Thanks A Trillion Care Package Project" for the USO of Northern Ohio. Professional organizations include being the Executive Director of the Advisory Board of the University of Akron Fisher Institute of Professional Selling, President of the Akron-Canton chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and membership on the Akron Chamber of Commerce Small Business Board of Directors. In 2008 Dan was chosen by the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce as a recipient of  the "30 for the Future" award. The "30 for the Future" award honors young professionals whose stellar contributions impact their industries and the Greater Akron Region.

Dan resides in West Akron with his wife Heidi  who works with him as an Associate Financial Representative and their son Brodyn.  In his off hours he enjoys rugby, hiking, gardening and traveling.