Hoopis Financial Group

 

Melanie Anderson
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7088

Melanie started with Northwestern Mutual in 1988. As an Associate Investment Specialist with the Hoopis Financial Group, Melanie has a broad knowledge base and enjoys working with and establishing long-term relationships with her clients.


Richard C Bett, MBA, CLU, ChFC
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7158

Rich Bett began working with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network at the Corporate Office in Milwaukee, WI.  He joined the Hoopis Financial group in 2000 as a member of the Estate and Business Planning Department.  In 2001 Rich Bett took on the role he currently holds; Director of the Client Relations Center. 

Rich is most proud of his three children Brandon, Corey and Sarah.


Beth Burnson, CFA
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7197

Beth Burnson graduated from Beloit College in Beloit, WI, with a B.A. in economics.  She also earned an M.B.C from the University of Chicago.  Beth joined the Hoopis Financial Group in 2003.

Beth enjoys golfing, and spending time in the great outdoors pursuing her passion for fishing and hunting.


Joseph R Burden, CLU, ChFC
Financial Representative
(847) 604-7250


Daniel Castino
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7163

Dan Castino graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL.  In 1990, Dan became a Financial Representative for the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.  He holds the CLU and ChFC designations and is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals.

Dan resides in Northfield, IL with his wife, Heidi, and their five children.


James Clary
Financial Representative
(847) 374-1010

Jim entered the life insurance business with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1981.

He and his wife, Sharon, live in Lincoln Park.  In his spare time, Jim enjoys collecting fine wines and golfing.


George D Collins, CLU, ChFC
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7520


James Connelly
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7040


Chris Allen Courtney
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7140

Chris Courtney started with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a college intern in 1986.  After graduating from the University of Iowa, Chris signed on with Northwestern Mutual as a full-time Financial Representative in 1990. 

Chris splits his time between Chicago and Dallas.  He enjoys working out, playing softball and flag football.


Joey Davenport
Field Director
(847) 663-7033

Joey Davenport joined the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1995 as a Financial Representative with the Cochran Financial Group in Nashville, TN.  In 2001, Joey moved to Milwaukee to work at the Corporate Office where he served as an expert on training and development systems.  In 2004, Joey joined the Hoopis Financial Group where he remains as the Executive Director of Development. 

Joey lives in Evanston with his wife, Lyndy.  In their spare time they enjoy traveling.


Randall Robert Dawson
Financial Representative
(708) 848-9710


Ryan B Edlefsen
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7000


David A Fain, MBA
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7758

David Fain graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business in 1993.  He received his M.B.A. from Babson College in 1998.  David joined Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 2002 as a career changer and a new resident to Illinois. 

David and his wife, Lisa, live in Evanston, IL with their daughter, Talia.  David loves to cook for his friends and family and is passionate about serving his local community.


Barry L Finkelstein, Ph.D., MSFS
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7131

Barry Finkelstein received his B.A. in liberal education from Brooklyn College.  He continued on to purse his master of arts and his Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of Wisconsin.  He originally joined the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1978.  After taking a hiatus to work with Merrill Lynch, he rejoined the Hoopis Financial Group in 1991.

Barry and his wife, Stephanie, live in Highland Park and have three children- Aaron, David and Naomi.


Kenneth Fox
Sr. Investment Specialist
(847) 663-7000

Ken Fox earned his business degree from Michigan St. University and continued on to get his Juris Doctor degree from the Syracuse University College of Law.  Ken worked for Robert W. Baird & Company, Inc. for 18 years and served as the senior vice president and financial advisor.  He joined the Hoopis financial Group in 2003.

Ken lives in Buffalo Grove with his wife, Rosalyn, and their two teenage daughters.


Alex Freund, CLU, CPA
Disability Income Specialist
(847) 663-7740

Alex Freund grew up in the Chicago area. He joined the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1989.  In 2004, Alex became the Disability Income Specialist for the Hoopis Financial Group.

Alex resides in Northbrook with his wife, Susan, and their two children, Ilana and Adam.


Grant D Gier, CLU, ChFC
Estate and Business Planning Specialist
(847) 719-2050

Grant Gier has been associated with Northwestern Mutual and the Hoopis Financial Group since 1986. As our Estate and Business Planning Specialist, Grant assists clients with estate, business and executive benefit planning needs.


Martin Glickman, CLU
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7127

Marty Glickman received his B.A. in political science from Knox College.  He has been with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network since 1980.  In 2006 Marty became the agency’s Long-Term Care Specialist.

Marty and his wife, Cathy, reside in Vernon Hills.  They have two children, Carly and Joel.  Marty’s hobbies include traveling, running and baseball.


James William Good III
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7070

Jim graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1959 with a degree in business administration and began working for the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1972.  Jim has written over 1,000 life insurance policies.

Jim is married to his wife, Ann.  They have three children and live in Northbrook.  He enjoys golfing, cross-country and downhill skiing, rollerblading and paddle tennis.


Bradford T Graham, CLU, RHU, CLTC
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7139


Ira E Graham, CPA
Financial Representative
(847) 866-8282

Ira Graham graduated with a bachelor of science degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1950.  He also received his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, School of Business in 1974.  Ira began working for the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1951.  In 1983, Ira had his first publication titled “A Quantitative Examination of Whole Life Insurance in Qualified Plans for Professional Corporations”.

Ira has three children, Leslie, Doug and Brad.  Ira served our country as a Quartermaster in the US Navy from 1944-1946.  He also held the title of Yo-Yo Champion in 1940.


Violetta Gutowska
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7055

Violetta joined the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 2004.

She lives in Park Ridge with her husband, John.  In her spare time she enjoys following financial markets and global economy.  She also enjoys traveling, reading and outdoor activities.


Dean Haage
Employee Benefit Specialist
(847) 663-7000

As the Employee Benefit Specialist for the Hoopis Financial Group, Dean prepares a comprehensive analysis of a client´s employee benefits program, and then offers solutions to meet the unique needs of that company.


Michael A Hanlon, CLU
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7000


Peter H Hoopis
Managing Director
(847) 663-7121

Peter Hoopis started with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a college intern in 1996.  Upon graduation from the University of Denver, he moved to Chicago and began his full-time contract in 1999.  In 2005, Peter was appointed Managing Director for the Skokie office.

Peter is married to Kelley, and they live in Chicago with their dog, Nika.  He enjoys spending time with his wife, traveling, skiing, auto racing and golfing.


Gary Kaufman
Financial Representative
(847) 241-5990


Jeffrey J Kinzler
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7072


Marty Kopach
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7117


Marty Kopach graduated from Butler University in 1997 with a degree in accounting.  After graduating he became a full-time Financial Representative for the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. 

Marty grew up in Lake Forest with his parents and brother, Steve, but has lived in Chicago for seven years.  He enjoys running, golfing and playing poker.


Joshua Lerner
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7086

Josh Lerner graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1997.  He worked for a few years at the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  In 2001, Josh decided to work for the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.

Josh lives with his wife, Kelly, and enjoys writing and coaching high school football.  He is the head JV coach and the Varsity wide receivers coach.


Laurie A Leja, CLTC
Financial Representative
(847) 795-1763

Laurie Leja graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree that emphasized marketing, speech, and journalism.  She started her career with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1991.

Laurie is married to her husband, Walter, and lives in Mt. Prospect with their two children, Andrew and Alicia.  She is also an advocate of children with hearing losses.


Thomas G Mc Breen
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7059

Tom McBreen graduated from Miami of Ohio in 1996 with a BA in finance.  He started his career with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1996. 

Tom lives in Chicago with his wife, Kate.  In his spare time he enjoys golfing, skiing and traveling.


Mike Megall
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7043


Christopher Mettam
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7147


Alan Louis Nero
Financial Representative
(847) 583-2043


Adam J Neubauer, CLTC
College Unit Director
(847) 663-7036


Eric J Neumann, CLTC
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7137

Eric Neumann graduated from Kendall College in Evanston, earning a bachelor of arts in hospitality management.  He signed his full-time contract with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 2003. 

Eric lives in Glenview and enjoys traveling and playing soccer in his spare time.


Bradley Nieder
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7115


Ryan Paulsen
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7045


Richard Perlin
Financial Representative
(847) 583-2264

Retirement and Pension Specialist


Derek S Peterson
Investment Specialist
(847) 663-7097

Derek Peterson graduated from Drake University in 1993 with a B.B.A. in finance.  In 1994, he started working for Robert W. Baird & Company, Inc.  He moved on to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 2003.

Derek and his wife, Jennifer, live in Chicago and enjoy traveling.


Ross M Peterson
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7000


David Poznanski, CLU
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7192

David Poznanski has been with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network for over 16 years.  He works with many professional athletes, including members of the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Bears.

David lives in Mt. Prospect with his wife, Joan, and their children.


Michael Riback
Financial Representative
847-663-7123


Deborah Schneiderman
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7000


Alex Shibicky, CLU, ChFC
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7777


Suzanne R Smith
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7044


Keith Spengel
Field Director
(815) 385-6979

Keith Spengel started his career with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a college intern at the University of Iowa and became a full-time Financial Representative in 1990.

Keith, his wife Trish, and their two sons live in McHenry, IL.


John Tibensky, MA
Financial Representative
(708) 386-1300

John Tibensky graduated from Beloit College with a degree in economics.  He also received an M.B.A. in Economics from the University of Illinois.  John began his full-time career with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1979.

John and his wife, Linda, live in Oak Park and have one son named Henry.  John enjoys traveling and collecting fine wines.


William Tippet
Sr. Investment Specialist, Annuity Specialist
(847) 663-7090

Will has been a Financial Representative since 1987. He is currently an Investment Specialist with the Hoopis Financial Group specializing in wealth accumulation and investment products.


Roger Van Wazer
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7538


Allen Weintraub, CLU, ChFC
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7073


Austin Wyman, CLU, ChFC, RHU
Financial Representative
(847) 663-7194

 
 
 

Copyright 2009, The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company/Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee, WI. All rights reserved. 720 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-4797 - (414) 271-1444. The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is a marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries.

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network (NMFN) is the marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (NM) and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company®, Milwaukee, WI (WMC), a wholly-owned company of NM, and limited purpose federal savings bank. NMFN is not a partnership or legal entity. Harry Peter Hoopis is a General Agent of NM (life insurance, annuities and disability income insurance) and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, a subsidiary of NM (long-term care insurance). Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, Suite 1200, 5215 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie, IL, 60077, (847) 663-7000, a wholly-owned company of NM, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser and member FINRA (www.finra.org) and SIPC. NM and Hoopis Financial Group are not broker-dealers, registered investment advisers or federal savings banks. Managing Partners are not in legal partnership with each other, NM or its affiliates. There may be instances where agents of NM represent companies in addition to NM or its affiliates.

The products and services referenced are offered and sold only by appropriately appointed and licensed entities and Network Representatives. Network representatives might not represent all entities shown or provide all the services discussed on this web site. Not all products and services are available in all states.

Harry Peter Hoopis, General Agent, Hoopis Financial Group has Financial Representatives that are primarily licensed in Illinois.

 
   
 

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