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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.

 

Kevin S Bode

Employee Benefit Specialist

Kevin Bode joined the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1987 as a financial representative. In 1989, he became an Employee Benefit Specialist and has since directed the Pittsburgh Network Office's operation of Strategic Employee Benefit Services. Under Kevin's guidance, the Pittsburgh Network Office has grown to service over 600 businesses of varying industries and sizes. He works in the areas of fully-insured and cafeteria plans, and web-based employee communications. Bode is a member of Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA), National Association of Health Underwriters, International Foundation of Education Benefits and Compensation, Pittsburgh Association of Group Executives and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). Kevin serves on the Board of Directors for the YMCA and Family Resources of Western Pennsylvania.

 

Edward Gallagher, CFP®

Financial Advisor
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Ed Gallagher received his undergraduate degree from Dayton University.  He began his career with a private investment firm before joining Northwestern Mutual in 2002. Ed is a Wealth Management Advisor,  with NMFN-Pittsburgh. He  has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification, and has been a member of the sales leaders lunch as well as a 3-time qualifying member of the Million Dollar Roundtable (2007, 2009, 2010).

Ed enjoys golf, coaching and volunteering.  He and his wife Lynn have 2 children, Kelly and Ryan and a Schitzu named Lucky! 

 

John C Carlos

Business & Estate Planning Specialist

John Carlos received his undergraduate degree from Notre Dame University.  He then attended the University of Pittsburgh Law School where he earned his J.D.  John began his career at Dickey, McCamey where he became partner.  He then moved to Klett, Rooney where he was also a partner before joining Northwestern Mutual in 1998.  John is the Director of Estate and Business Planning for Northwestern Mutual Pittsburgh as well as a Wealth Management Advisor.  He focuses his practice primarily on business owners and high net worth families.  John is a 3-time recipient of the Life Impact award. 

John lives in Mt. Lebanon with his wife Gina, daughters, Maddie & Colleen and dog, Buster.  John is very involved with Animal Friends where Gina is on the Board of Directors.   

 

John Burton, CLU®, ChFC®

Retirement Plan Specialist

 

William A Ravotti, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®

Disability Income Specialist

Bill Ravotti received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  He joined Northwestern Mutual upon graduation in 1989.  Bill is consistently a member of the 100 Lives and completed his Best Year Ever in 2010.  He also serves as our office’s Disability Income Specialist. 

Bill and his wife Lea reside in Wexford with their two daughters, Maria & Anna.  They travel to the Czech Republic twice a year to visit Lea’s family.  In addition to travel, Bill is passionate about basketball, hockey & politics. 

 

Mitchell Letwin

Long Term Care Specialist

Mitchell D. Letwin has spent 11 years at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, and now currently resides in the Fox Chapel area. As a Financial Representative, Mitchell Letwin thrives on working with small business owners, lawyers, doctors, and other successful people in creating solutions for both business and personal needs. He is on the board of CCFA, JNF and Beth Shalom. Mitchell is also a member of the March of Dimes Walk America Committee and participates in the annual MS Golf Outing.

 

Christopher Morton Baratz

Financial Representative

 

Matthew Blocki

Financial Representative

 

Michael Corcetti

Financial Representative

 

Jason Dunmire

Financial Representative

 

Jim Fanning, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Representative

 

Brandon Gilbert Fisher

Financial Representative

 

Jay Funyak, CLTC

Financial Representative

 

Ryan Harrington Grove

Financial Representative

 

Ed Haller IV, CLU®

Financial Representative

 

J Stephen Hast Jr

Financial Representative

 

W Ken Helmick

Financial Representative

 

Kristina Marie Kantorik

Financial Representative

 

Mark William Kasimirsky

Financial Representative

 

Peter P Leone Jr

Financial Representative

Peter Leone, Jr. is a financial representative with The Pittsburgh Network Office, and has been with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network since 1985. For the past twenty years, Peter has built an extensive life insurance clientele across the country. His practice primarily deals with estate analysis, business succession and transition, and executive benefits for individuals, private practices, small businesses, and public corporations, with a specific focus on Bank Owned Life Insurance.

 

Benjamin Reed Levy

Financial Representative

 

Anthony L Mastro, CLU®

Financial Advisor

 

Daniel Megaludis

Financial Advisor

Many people think about their destination. They have vivid images of their desired lifestyle now and in the future, but rely on fate to deliver them. Daniel Megaludis' clients have dreams and aspirations and face the same challenges in focusing on and developing a solution to help those dreams come to fruition. His role as their financial professional is to help bring clarity to their goals and objectives, and act as the catalyst to implement a strategy to realize their vision. Daniel has been with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network for 22 years. He is a long-time resident of Pittsburgh, PA, and currently resides in the Murrysville area. In his spare time, Daniel is involved in the United Way, local church functions and a Jr. High Wrestling Team. He has won the National Quality Award 17 times since 1988.

 

Mark Pellis

Financial Representative

As a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual, Mark enjoys working with busy and successful people recommending solutions for their business and/or personal needs. He has won the Million Dollar Roundtable Award (Qualifying Member: 2004-2008; and the National Quality Award (2002, 2004-2007).

 

Matthew Peterson

Financial Representative

 

Chris Pfanstiel

Financial Representative

 

Paul Rine Pigman Jr, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor

 

Aldo Pomposini

Financial Representative

 

Mark Ponko

Financial Representative

As a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Mark Ponko thrives on working with established, successful people and specializes in providing solutions for both business and personal needs. He is a long-term resident of Pittsburgh, and currently resides in the Export area. Mark has been with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network for four years.

 

Jeffrey Radkowski

Financial Representative

 

Todd Rosenfeld

Financial Representative

 

James Ruttenberg

Financial Representative

James S. Ruttenberg is a financial representative with The Pittsburgh Network Office and has been with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network for the past fifteen years. Throughout his tenure with The Pittsburgh Network Office, James has focused his practice in the areas of personal insurance and estate analysis. He also works with small, closely held corporations in the areas of business succession and executive benefits. James is a member of the Jewish Community Center board of directors and is also involved with charities such as the United Jewish Federation, the United Way Young Leaders Group and the National Alliance for Autistic Research. He resides in Upper Saint Clair with his wife, Lori and his two sons, Ben and Zack.

 

Donald H Shaw

Financial Representative

Donald H. Shaw has spent 25 years with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. He has lived in Houston, Chicago, New York, and Washington D.C., but has remained in Pittsburgh for the past 13 years. He currently resides in O'Hara Township. Donald works with successful people in order to provide them with insurance and investment solutions. He is a member of the Rotary and Rodef Shalom Congregation Brotherhood.

 

Marc Darragh Sheedy

Financial Representative

 

Karl Sherbine

Financial Representative

 

Evan Patrick Sherbine

Financial Representative

 

David L Shields, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Representative

Dave is a 3rd generation Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Representative. He specializes in working with Health Care professionals & small businesses. Dave represents Physicians Nationwide and formerly held the title of president. He has been a featured speaker at national & regional meetings on risk management issues. Dave serves as the Senior Disability Income Specialist for the Pittsburgh network office.

 

Jeremy Suschak

Financial Representative

 

Thomas Swartout

Financial Representative

Thomas Swartout is a financial representative with The Pittsburgh Network Office and has been with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network since 1993. His specialties include Personal Needs Analysis, Wealth Accumulation and Distribution, and Business Needs Analysis. Thomas is a 2007 qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table and has qualified numerous times (Qualifying Member: 1998, 2000-2007). He is also a member of the Northwestern Mutual Forum in 2007. Mr. Swartout is very active in the Pittsburgh community. He is involved with the Young Leaders Group, United Way, and many other charities. Thomas resides in the North Hills with his wife and four children.

 

John David Tosatto

Financial Representative