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Associates

Our financial representatives are the face of our organization. They not only represent the Northwestern Mutual Northeast Ohio Group, 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.

 

Douglas James Abraham

Financial Representative

Doug graduated from Cleveland State University and has been a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group since 2000. Doug helps businesses and individuals set and attain their long-term financial goals.

 

John Adams, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL, CFP®

Wealth Management Advisor

 

David Bonifas, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor

David graduated from John Carroll University and has been a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group since 1982. David helps businesses and individuals set and attain their long-term financial goals.

 

Lisa Boucher

Financial Representative

 

Adam Brindza, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL

Disability Income Specialist

Adam has been with Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group since 1993.  He attended John Carroll University and graduated with a degree in marketing.  He specializes in disability income, long-term care and life insurance.

 

Shelley Chornak

Employee Benefit Specialist
shelley.chornak@nmfn.com

Shelley has been with Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group as the Strategic Employee Benefits Specialist since January of 2000 and has been in the group insurance industry since 1980.

 

Jay De Finis

Financial Advisor

Jay has been a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network since 1989. Jay helps businesses and individuals set and attain their long-term financial goals.

 

Timothy T Doyle

Financial Representative

Tim graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has been a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network since 1978. Tim helps businesses and individuals set and attain their long-term financial goals.

 

Howard B Edelstein

Financial Representative

Howard has been a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network since 1969. Howard helps businesses and individuals set and attain their long-term financial goals. 

 

Joseph J Horvat, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor

Joe received his bachelor's degree from John Carroll University and served four years in the US Marine Corps, touring in South Vietnam.  He started his career with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1976 and serves as the Investment Specialist with Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group.

 

Bruce Kretch

Financial Representative

Bruce graduated from the University of Arizona and has been a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group since 1977. Bruce helps businesses and individuals set and attain their long-term financial goals.

 

Timothy L Pepin, CLU®, ChFC®

Senior Financial Representative

Tim graduated from Muskingum College and has been with Northwestern Mutual - Northeast Ohio Group since 1965. Tim serves as the Annuity Specialist, helping businesses and individuals set and attain their long-term financial goals.

 

Stanley E Shearer, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL, CLTC

Financial Advisor

 

Jeff Wagner, ChFC®, CASL, CLTC, CLU®, RHU®

Financial Advisor