Staff
I take customer service very seriously. So does my staff. Together, we are committed to providing exceptional customer service to all of our clients.
If you need to schedule an appointment or request any other service, please let us know. We will respond promptly.
My Colleagues:
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Allin Phister
Senior Financial Representative
Allin.Phister@nmfn.com
(816) 412-1560
Allin has been an agent with Northwestern Mutual Life for 45 years. He attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. He resides in Leawood, KS with his wife Donna who has been an Associate Agent with Northwestern Mutual for 27 years. Allin and Donna like to travel, fish, hunt and play golf.
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Thane Bernbeck
Financial Advisor
Thane.Bernbeck@nmfn.com
(816) 412-1513
Thane started as an intern at Northwestern Mutual in 2001. Through hard work and success, Thane has become a Financial Advisor, assisting clients in achieving more secure futures for themselves, their families, and businesses.
Thane graduated from the College of Business at Kansas State University where he studied Finance. Thane was also a student athlete who played football for Coach Snyder and the Kansas State Wildcats Football Team. Thane was recognized by the Big XII Conference as a student athlete being named to the Big XII Honor Roll.
In his free time, Thane enjoys watching sports and spending time with his wife, Tara, and their two sons, Skyler and Creighton.
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Jonathan P Heisterberg
Associate Financial Representative
Jonathan.Heisterberg@nmfn.com
(816) 412-1512
After graduating from high school in Sedalia, MO in 2002, Jon joined the Rough Riders of Crowder College on baseball scholarship. After two years, Jon transferred to the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.
In 2007, Jon began his career with Northwestern Mutual. He started as an intern and after six months, Jon converted to full time as an Associate Financial Representative.
Jon is currently a volunteer sports official at the Independence and Blue Springs YMCA. He loves being active and enjoys exercising, playing softball, fishing, and biking.
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Gayle B Kurth
Executive Assistant
Gayle.b.Kurth@nmfn.com
(816) 412-1489
Gayle began her career with Northwestern Mutual with two retired agents in 1997 in Overland Park, Kansas. She began work with Matt in 1999 in the early stages of Matt’s business. Gayle’s previous path included working with securities and savings and loan industries in Lincoln, Nebraska. Through the Lincoln years, teaching Saturday adult beginning computer classes at Southeast Community College. Moving to Kansas City accepted an administrative position with Morrison and Hecker Law firm in 1989.
Gayle holds Missouri insurance license for Life and Health along with mutual fund licensing, and is Executive Assistant. Gayle’s role is to help coordinate and facilitate whatever Matt needs accomplished.
How can Gayle help you?
Scheduling appointments
Processing of address changes
Expedite owners/beneficiary changes
Provides policy changes, premium payments, scheduling insurance exams
Enters cost basis, mutual fund trades
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Christopher R Weeks
Associate Financial Representative
chris.weeks@nmfn.com
816-412-1487
Chris graduated from the University of Central Missouri, located in Warrensburg, MO, in 2007 with a B.S. degree in Finance. Upon graduating, Chris joined Northwestern Mutual as the Investment Operations Manager supporting field representatives with their investment practice. In 2009, he was promoted to the Associate Director of Network Supervision, focusing on compliance in the network office.
In 2011, Chris joined Matt's team as an Associate Financial Representative, focusing on assisting clients with investment transactions.
In his spare, Chris enjoys restoring classic sports cars, playing with his two Dachshunds, and spending time with his wife, Mandy.
How can Chris help you?
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Tammy S Tetzlaff
Retirement Plan Service Representative
tammy.tetzlaff@nmfn.com
(816) 412-1480
Tammy has more than 15 years of experience performing pension plan design and administration. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual she worked as a retirement plan consultant in the Kansas City office of a third party administrator (TPA) providing plan design, administration and recordkeeping service to employers.
Tammy received her B.S. degree in business administration and labor and industry relations from Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS and MBA degree from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO.
In her free time, Tammy enjoys spending time with her husband, August and her four nieces and nephews. She is big into exploring the country and will use almost any excuse to turn a trip into an adventure.
How can Tammy help you?
Assist in designing the ultimate retirement plan for you and your employees.
Review your current retirement plan to ensure it is meeting all of your objectives.
Conduct employee educational meetings.
Answer general questions regarding various retirement plan features.
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