Northwestern Mutual - Rochester, NY

11/05/2026

Great teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built with intention!

For the past two years, our leadership team has embraced the L10 Traction process with the guidance of Ryan Huberty. Every week, we come together to challenge ideas, solve problems, and drive meaningful improvements in recruiting, development, onboarding, and office culture.

Today, we took our L10 team to the stunning Spa at Inns of Aurora for an intense three-hour planning session focused on finishing 2026 strong and preparing for an incredible 2027!

If you haven’t experienced the Inns of Aurora, it’s truly first-class. Beautiful setting, incredible spa, and amazing amenities!

Grateful for this team, our shared vision, and the culture we’re building. Love our L10 team!

11/04/2026

A big shoutout to Charlie Diehl-Fassl, who is attending Northwestern Mutual’s Growth & Development Director (GDD) Academy!

This immersive leadership experience focuses on what it takes to lead people, grow teams, develop advisors, and build a culture of success.

Charlie is already one of our top young advisors in Rochester and is building an impressive team of her own. Her ambition, work ethic, and commitment to helping others succeed make her a rising leader in our organization.

Great advisors build great practices. Great leaders build great people.

We’re proud of you, Charlie! Keep learning, keep growing, and keep leading!

11/03/2026

10/30/2026

Another incredible Captain’s Club last night at 1901 Grille!

Each month, we bring together some of our top advisors and team members to celebrate success, strengthen relationships, and enjoy the rewards of working hard together.

From fishing and sporting clays to curling and exceptional dinners at some of the area’s finest restaurants, we love mixing things up and creating memorable experiences.

Because building a great business is important. Building great relationships along the way is what makes it special.

So here’s the big question…
Where should our next Captain’s Club adventure take us?!

10/30/2026

Be safe this weekend !

10/29/2026

FASTRACK ACADEMY — 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!

Congratulations to Alex Spoto and Mike McCaughey on qualifying for Northwestern Mutual’s prestigious Fastrack Academy!

For 100 years, Northwestern Mutual has brought together some of its most promising young advisors for an extraordinary opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and lead.

Fastrack isn’t just another training event. It’s a career-changing and often life-changing experience, designed to challenge, inspire, and accelerate the next generation of leaders.

Alex and Mike have earned their place among the best through their hard work, commitment to excellence, and dedication to their clients.

We couldn’t be prouder to have them representing TeamROC.

The future is bright. The best is yet to come!

10/28/2026

Happy National First Responders Day!

Northwestern Mutual proudly supports and appreciates our first responders for their courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to keeping our communities safe.

Thank you for all you do, today and every day! 🇺🇸

10/28/2026

Happy Birthday to Stephanie Cardarelli!

Our incredible Director of HR & Operations, Stephanie keeps us all in line, keeps the wheels turning, and most importantly, makes sure we all get paid!

A longtime member of the Northwestern Mutual Rochester family, spanning multiple administrations, Stephanie is truly the glue that holds so much of Team ROC together.

We appreciate your leadership, loyalty, and everything you do for our team. Wishing you an amazing birthday!

10/27/2026

COURAGE. CULTURE. GROWTH. TEAM ROC!

Another incredible Fall District Day at Kettle Ridge!

Crisp fall air, a roaring bonfire, a full moon, brilliant blue skies, and an amazing breakfast set the stage for a day of connection, inspiration, and growth!

Our theme? FEAR. More importantly, OVERCOMING FEAR THROUGH COURAGE.

Managing Director Greg Constantino kicked things off with a powerful message about choosing courage over fear. We handed out several values awards to Brendan Evans, Andrew DiBernardo, Brian Hill, Eboni Henderson, Ben Levy, Ryan Frazer, and Danielle Sasso. Managing Partner Mike Doolittle reinforced our commitment to a culture of growth and protecting the clients and communities we serve.

Mike D’Arcangelo shared recruiting insights, while Stephanie Cardarelli delivered important HR and operations updates.

A special thank-you to Kelly Poliszuk, Nate Driscoll, and Francis Clement for an outstanding panel discussion on overcoming fear and navigating difficult conversations.

We wrapped up with an inspiring keynote from Dean Ripley of GROW Wealth Partners, reminding us that preparation builds confidence, and confidence fuels courage!

What a day. What a team. What a culture!

Now it’s time to carry that energy forward and FINISH Q4 STRONG!

Fear is real. Courage is a choice. Growth is the reward.

10/23/2026

We’re proud to recognize Russ Schwartzbeck of SFG Wealth Management and Brian Mayeu of The Mayeu Financial Group for their inclusion in the Rochester Business Journal’s 2026 Power List for Banking & Finance!

This recognition highlights leaders who continue to make a meaningful impact on the financial services industry and the Greater Rochester community.

Through their leadership, dedication to their clients, and commitment to helping individuals and families plan for their futures, Russ and Brian exemplify the values we strive to uphold every day.

Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved recognition!