Tim began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 2009 and joined the team in 2016. As a Private Wealth Advisor, Tim will collaborate with you to build a comprehensive plan for your wealth. Tim earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Binghamton University. He has also earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional certification, Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®) designations through the American College. He holds his Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 and is licensed in the State of New York for Life, Accident & Health Insurance.

When not working, Tim enjoys spending his time with his wife Annemarie, son Jack and daughter Olivia. His personal pursuits include boating to Davis Park Beach, audiobooks of bestselling business books, and playing on the Knights Softball team at St Patrick’s Church in Smithtown, as well as the Longwood Weekend Warriors Soccer Club.

Jennifer began her career with Northwestern Mutual in January 2008, joining our team in December 2014. As a Private Wealth Lead Advisor, Jennifer’s responsibilities for our firm include the analysis of clients’ financial property, as well as the development and execution of their financial plans. Jennifer earned her professional designations through the American College of Financial Services that include Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), Certified Advisor for Senior Living (CASL®), Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®), and Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP®). She also holds her Series 7, Series 63 and is licensed for Life, Accident & Health Insurance.

Jennifer’s passions include amateur astronomy, music, art, and surfing. During her personal time, she can be found enjoying the many parks and beaches of Long Island.

As an Associate Wealth Management Advisor, Robert is known in the Veteran, Police, Firefighter, and Union communities for assisting in the navigation of the pension system and creating efficient strategies to redeploy capital to enhance financial plans.  Robert is also known in the Veteran Owned Business community for developing tax efficient compensation packages for employees and key executives.

Robert Novotny is a Marine Corps Veteran who attained the rank of Sergeant in his eight years of active service.  Robert has served his country in Iraq and was a key planner during the tsunami in Fukushima in March of 2011.  He transitioned into Veteran status on 23 September 2013.
Additionally, Robert is the Vice President of Project9Line, President of the New York Veteran Owned Business Association, and Founder of Vets’ Lives Matter. Robb is also enjoying being a new homeowner with his recent bride and love of his life, Melissa.

Nico joined the team in 2012. As part of the team, Nico manages our planning department and develops tailored financial plans and employs time-tested principles that take the emotion out of investing.  In 2018, Nico earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional designation and in 2021 added the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation through the American College. He holds his Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and is licensed in the State of New York for Life, Accident and Health Insurance.

Nico lives in Queens with his partner, Elle.  Together they enjoy hosting dinner parties for friends.  His personal pursuits include reading, playing the drums cooking and being a “foodie”, watching soccer, and interactive storytelling. He has also begun learning JavaScript.

How can Nico help you?

• The financial planning onboarding process
• Revising and understanding your personal financial plan
• Taking action on your plan and answering the questions, "what do we do next?"
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JoAnn joined the team in 2001. She is responsible for field underwriting and policy owner services. This includes the submission and field underwriting of annuities, life, disability, and long-term care insurance, and the servicing and maintenance of our client’s insurance programs. JoAnn also oversees aspects of the practice’s day to day operations. JoAnn earned her bachelor’s degree in Management from Hofstra University. She holds her Series 6 and Series 63 registrations and is licensed in the State of New York for Life, Accident and Health Insurance.

During her personal time, JoAnn enjoys running, biking, and reading. JoAnn also volunteers her time teaching a children’s catechism class for her local church. JoAnn and her husband, Jeff, have 2 beautiful children, Jillian and Jake. Jillian attends Hofstra University’s Honors College and is pursuing a degree in Finance.  Jake is currently an 8th grader. JoAnn and Jeff created and organize a not-for-profit baseball team and spend most of their time volunteering to coach their son’s baseball team.

How can JoAnn help you?

• Manage existing insurance accounts
• Provide updates on the status of insurance applications pending approval
• Assist you with the completion and submission of insurance applications
• Facilitate the payment of insurance programs and/or ISA accounts
• Prepare and process paperwork to create or modify owner and beneficiary designations on existing insurance accounts
• Assist you with insurance related service questions

Kim joined the team in 2009 and is responsible for Marketing, client experience and planning our client events as well as operations oversight. Kim earned her master’s degree from Dowling College in Reading and Special Education.

During her personal time, Kim enjoys reading, going to the theater, dance, spending time with her family and her dog. Kim also volunteers her time to local charitable organizations.

Thomas joined our team in 2020 in our Investment Department. He is responsible for the maintenance of our client’s investment portfolios including executing trades, rebalancing accounts, and onboarding advisory clients. As an Associate Private Wealth Advisor, Thomas can also collaborate with you to build a comprehensive financial plan.  He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from SUNY New Paltz in 2014.  In 2023 Thomas earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) professional designations through the American College. He is FINRA licensed with his Series 7, 24, 57 & 66 and is licensed in the State of New York for Life, Accident & Health Insurance.

During his free time, he enjoys coaching baseball, playing golf, and traveling with his wife.  In 2024 Thomas was appointed to the Friends of Karen’s Long Island Advisory Board.

How can Thomas help you?

• Facilitate the transfer or rollover of Investment, IRA, or 401k accounts.
• Process securities orders and trade requests.
• Facilitate and/or adjust your portfolio income distribution plan.
• Create, implement, and monitor your financial plan.
• Analyze your financial property.

Michael began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative Intern in 2018. He became a full-time Financial Representative and launched his own practice in 2019 before joining our team in 2023. Michael graduated from Hartwick College with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. As an Associate Wealth Management Advisor, Michael assists in client onboarding and service as well as helping to facilitate the financial planning process with each client.

Michael is an accomplished athlete and played lacrosse at the collegiate level at Hartwick College during his tenure at the school. Mike is also an avid pro-sports fan and follows both hockey and lacrosse closely.

How can Mike help you?

• Facilitate the transfer or rollover of Investment, IRA or 401k accounts.
• Process securities orders and trade requests.
• Coordinate the opening of new accounts.
• Coordinate electronic deposits and/or transfers to your designated bill paying account.
• Facilitate and/or adjust your portfolio income distribution plan.
• Service questions relating to your investment portfolio.

Julianne joined the team in 2020, having previously worked at Northwestern Mutual from 2015-2018. She is responsible for the maintenance and scheduling of our Lead Advisor’s calendars. Julianne also assists the team with insurance service requests as well as follow up with our clients. Julianne earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Sacred Heart University in 2014. She is licensed in the State of New York for Life, Accident & Health Insurance.

During her free time, Julianne enjoys reading, spending summers in Montauk on the beach with her new husband Vinny & spending time with family & friends.

How can Julianne help you?

• Manage existing insurance accounts
• Facilitate the payment of insurance programs and/or ISA accounts
• Prepare and process paperwork to create or modify owner and beneficiary designations on existing insurance accounts
• Assist you with insurance related service questions

Emmanuel Ponce, who goes by Ponce, joined our team in 2022, coming to us from JP Morgan Chase.  As part of the team, Ponce works hand-in-hand with our Planning Department to develop, update, and maintain our clients' financial plans.  Ponce earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Erskine College and his MBA in Finance from the University of Bridgeport in 2014. He holds his Series 7 and Series 63 registrations and is licensed in the State of New York for Life, Accident & Health Insurance.

During his free time, Ponce enjoys Tennis where he has served as the Director of Tennis at Sportime Clubs.  He also loves traveling, going to the beach, and following the ATP Tour with his wife Carolyn and new son Raymond.

Nick joined the team in 2024 as the newest addition to our Planning Department coming to us from the NM system in New Hampshire after spending 10 years between Fidelity Investments and Bank of America/Merrill. Nick will work collaboratively with our Planning Department to develop and tailor financial plans. He has earned the Certified Financial Planner ™ and the Certified Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC ®) designation. He holds the FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65 and is licensed in the State of New York for Life, Accident and Health Insurance. Nick earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from Endicott College in Beverly, MA.

Nick lives in Greenlawn with his wife Angela, daughter Zoe and new son George where he strives to learn a new skill each year. Most recently this was a welding class with a friend. He loves working with his hands on classic cars and home improvement projects, golfing, hiking, and learning Greek to interact with his wife’s family more actively. He looks forward to bringing his diverse financial career to SPA in order to help our clients fulfill their needs.

How can Nick help you?

• The financial planning onboarding process
• Revising and understanding your personal financial plan
• Maintain and update your financial plan

Maureen joined the team in 2007 and is responsible for the maintenance and oversight of our client’s investment portfolios including executing trades, rebalancing, establishing and transferring accounts. She also establishes and maintains systematic/periodic income distribution plans and processes day to day investment transactions. Maureen earned her bachelor’s degree in Management from Long Island University. She holds her Series 7, Series 63 registrations and is licensed in the State of New York for Life, Accident and Health Insurance.

Maureen and her husband, Michael, have one son, Shane, who is their greatest gift. Shane is currently attending Stonybrook University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a focus in Finance. During her free time, Maureen enjoys reading, walking, and spending time with family and friends.

How can Maureen help you?

• Facilitate the transfer or rollover of Investment, IRA or 401k accounts
• Rebalance your investment portfolios
• Process securities orders and trade requests
• Coordinate the opening of new accounts
• Coordinate electronic deposits and/or transfers to your designated bill paying account
• Facilitate and/or adjust your portfolio income distribution plan
• Service questions relating to your investment portfolio