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.

Steven Ambriz

Financial Representative

I applied to Northwestern Mutual Financial Network ,because I wanted to be in a position to impact people’s lives. I joined Northwestern Mutual Financial Network because of its people, values, support structure, and genuine interest in bettering their clientele. I came from a firm whose values weren’t as strong or customer focused as NMFN. I feel that firm was directing me to just sell, push a product, and most of the time I felt alone and unsupported. With NMFN the support is unparalleled, always available, and most importantly customer focused. NMFN gives me the confidence that I will always be able to find the best answers for my clients.

Benji Chen

Financial Representative

David Coleman, CLU®

Financial Representative

Toward the end of my college career I had no idea what I wanted to strive to become. I knew that I had sufficient background in sales and customer relations; this in turn led me to a career as a financial representative. I have always enjoyed and knew that being a part of someone’s life and having your opinion valued was very important; this career allows for such and more.

John Hunter, CLTC

Field Director

After graduating from Sam Houston State, I worked in import/export logistics for one of the largest companies in the world. Financial Services was an industry that I felt unqualified for until Northwestern Mutual Financial Network gave me a call. My name was turned in by an old friend who chose the Network out of college. After meeting with the leaders of the local office, I realized my life and career now had purpose. The personal impact we make in people’s lives and the total control over our personal success are just two reasons I will retire with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.

Blake Melton

Financial Representative

After graduating from Sam Houston State University with a degree in Banking and Financial Institutions, there were many career paths to choose from. After interviewing with a few different companies, it was clear that Northwestern Mutual was the best fit for me. NMFN not only has a great value system and genuine people, it also gives me the best opportunity to start and grow my own business.  Every day I am given the opportunity to go out and have a positive impact on individuals and families lives.  

Carl Monrad II, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®

Wealth Management Advisor

After eight years in a corporate sales environment, I realized that I wanted a career that would be more meaningful and allow me more time with my young family. I chose to pursue Northwestern Mutual Financial Network based on those reasons and on the strong reputation Northwestern Mutual has in the personal, business and estate markets.

Carisa Hollis Patterson

Financial Representative

Michael Prazak, CLTC

Financial Advisor

James M. Siegel, CLTC

College Unit Director

As a graduate of Texas A&M University, I majored in English. The plan was to attend law school, but after interviewing with Northwestern Mutual, I could not turn away. I was attracted to an enterpreneurial lifestyle, the opportunity to meet new and exciting people every day, and the chance to have an impact on people's lives.

Michael S Slabic Jr, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor