Staff

As a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, I am committed to helping my clients whether they are concerned for their own financial needs or those of their family or business. I don't do it alone. Here you will find a listing of the people who help make it happen.

Together, we stand committed to providing the best customer service possible. If you have a problem or need assistance at any time, please let us know.

My Team

 
Ben Reeder, MBA
Financial Advisor
Office: 330-668-6105

Ben Reeder carefully cultivates client relationships as a means of remaining in touch with evolving needs and maintaining alignment between today’s life and tomorrow’s goals. Similarly Ben believes in continuing education to keep the professional edge that makes him a valuable resource. Complementing his continual quest for improvement is a dedication to honesty and integrity in all business dealings.

Ben joined Northwestern Mutual in 2007. He holds a Bachelor of Business in Economics from Kent State University and a Masters of Business in Finance from Youngstown State University. 

Ben and his wife Stephanie got married in 2011 and currently live in Hudson.
 

Randall Keller
Financial Representative
Office: 330-668-6146

When it comes to our clients financial goals, Randall understands each decision they make and action they take will have a significant impact on their future financial circumstances. A good financial blueprint will lay out what they need to do today to achieve their goals tomorrow.

Randall began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative Intern in 2006. In 2007 he became the #7 intern in the country.  Randall earned his Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Kent State University and In 2009 he transitioned into a full-time Financial Representative.  In 2011 he became a Field Director because he enjoys attracting and developing new financial representatives and college interns.  He understands the value Northwestern Mutual can bring to these young people both personally and to their eventual clients.

In 2011 Randall received the NAIFA National Quality Award. The National Quality Award was created in 1944 and it recognizes agents whose persistency records indicate competence and dedication to the insurance industry and their clients. Agents who win this award have tangible evidence signifying that the products they sell will meet their clients needs.

Randall understands the value of being involved in his community and developing strong lasting relationships.  He is currently a Board Member of the Stow Community Job Club and spends some of this personal time with the Humane Society of Greater Akron and volunteering for the Akron/Canton Food Bank. 

Nichole Coyle
Financial Representative
Office: 330-668-6171

Nichole specializes in risk management, personal needs analysis, and family financial planning.  She started with Northwestern Mutual in2010 as an intern while attending Kent State University.  She earned her Bachelor's in English and in 2011 she started full time as a financial representative.  Nichole understands the value, challenges,and what it takes to succeed  as a financial representative,which is why she is a mentor to new financial reps and interns. 

Nichole is dedicated to continuing her education in order to effectively and properly serve her clients.  She is life and health insurance licensed and is series 6 and 63 securities licensed.  She is also an active member of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) which is a national nonprofit organization representing the interests of more than 70,000 insurance and financial advisors nationwide, through its federation of over 900 state and local associations. The mission of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of our members. 

Nichole and her husband Jarrod are traveling to Piedras Negras, Mexico this summer on a mission trip to help the community and put on a Vacation Bible School for the kids.  They are going as part of the Vida Nueva Ministries which is a ministry that provides support for the local children along with medical support and care for the communities they are involved with.

She is also a Board Member for the Kent State Alumni Association for Stark County and a Grape Escape committee member which is a popular wine and food tasting event that benefits the McDowell Cancer Center of Akron General.

Daniel G Gut Associate Financial Representative daniel.gut@nmfn.com 330-668-6183 Dan started his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2003 as an intern in Findlay Ohio while he was attending Tiffin University.  He earned a bachelors degree in business administration with a concentration in finance.  In 2004, after graduation Dan started his full time career as a financial representative in the Akron office.  In 2006 Dan chose to pursue the intellectual side of the business by accepting an executive benefits analyst position at a competing benefits consulting firm.  Since that time Dan stayed connected with his Northwestern Mutual advisor and has since decided to rejoin the team.  Dan joined my team with Northwestern Mutual in January 2012.  He assists me in working closely with my clients on the planning and support side  He also spends time  in supporting our new fulltime Financial Representatives and assists in their development.  He strongly believes in continuing education in order to maximize the value he brings to my team and ultimately my clients. Dan is also Life Insurance, Accident, and Health licensed, and Series 6 securities licensed.  How can Dan help you? Information and service to your insurance and investments Develop plans and analyze client solutions Welcome referrals & networking opportunities  Supporting our new financial representatives Overseeing communication with our clients Heidi L Leslie Associate Financial Representative heidi.leslie@nmfn.com 330-668-6154         Charging towards a cure for NKH Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia Judy M Kirstein Associate Financial Representative judy.kirstein@nmfn.com 330-668-6166 Judy joined Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1988 and has been with my team since 2007. Her primary focus is to ensure that the policyowners’ requests and questions are handled in a timely and efficient manner along with the challenging yet important application and underwriting process.  She also works directly with and assists the college interns and new financial representatives to ensure the operations of their practice is running efficiently. How can Judy help you? Schedule insurance exams Complete and process applications Provide service to your insurance policies Facilitate premium payments and policy loans Stephanie Reeder Office Manager stephanie.reeder@nmfn.com 330-668-6144 Stephanie started with Northwestern Mutual in 2004 and joined my team in August of 2009.  She is a valued member of my team with her strong client relaitonships and her vast experience supporting our team and our clients.  How can Stephanie help you? Schedule appointments Service and Information to your insurance policies She will field your phone calls Direct you to the correct resource  Coordinate communication to our clients

As representatives of Northwestern Mutual, Wealth Management Advisors can offer insurance products and brokerage services, in addition to the investment advisory services offered through Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Wealth Management Advisors assemble a team of staff members to assist them in serving client needs. Staff members may represent certain companies associated with Northwestern Mutualin order to support Wealth Management Advisors but may not represent all companies. As a team, Wealth Management Advisors and their staff are committed to helping clients achieve financial security.

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