Associates

Charles Block

Financial Representative

Chris Crubaugh

Financial Representative

Chris Crubaugh began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative Intern in June 2005.  Following a successful internship, he took his practice full-time in May 2006 after graduating from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in Financial Management.  Chris develops long-term relationships with individuals, families and small businesses by helping them identify and attain the personal, professional and financial goals that are most important to them. 

Monica Sinha Eckberg, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor

Monica Sinha is an experienced Financial Representative with The Columns Resource Group of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. She joined the office in 1999. Monica takes great care in developing long-term client relationships and providing quality service. She assists both individuals and businesses. She has extensive knowledge of life insurance, disability income insurance, and estate analysis. Monica also assists clients with their retirement and investment needs.

Monica Sinha is a qualifying member of Million Dollar Round Table 2005-2008. Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) is The Premier Association of Financial Professionals. An international, independent association of 35,781 of the world's best life insurance and financial services professionals from 76 nations and territories. MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of sales excellence in the life insurance and financial services business.

Monica Sinha has also earned many other Northwestern Mutual coveted awards for outstanding service to her clients such as: Diamond Award 2007-2008, 100 lives 2007-2008, Life Impact Award  2005-2008 and Achievement Award. In 2008, Monica Sinha qualified for Forum, the most prestigious top tier award at Northwestern Mutual.

Monica Sinha takes great pride in her career and work with Northwestern Mutual. Monica loves what she does and is passionate about helping her clients achieve financial security.

 

Erin Ecker

Financial Representative

Brian Eder

Field Director

Brian Eder joined Northwestern Mutual as a college intern in 2003.  He finished his internship as a Top 20 Northwestern Mutual intern in the country.  Brian decided to pursue a different opportunity when he graduated from Saint John's University but soon after realized his true purpose and passion was to build a practice with The Columns Resource Group of Northwestern Mutual.  Since rejoining Northwestern Mutual Brian has been consistently recognized for being a national leader.  As a Field Director Brian's passions lie in two areas, helping his clients achieve financial security and also helping others realize their potential as a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative. 

Timothy Eder

Financial Representative

Tim Eder joined The Columns Resource Group of Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative in March of 2009. With his entrepreneurial spirit and years of experience in sales, marketing and finance, Tim’s responsibility is to help his clients achieve financial security by listening to their goals and help them implement a solid plan to get them there. Tim’s focus has been on assisting small businesses with benefit and compensation plans to meet their goals and also individual plans to protect themselves and their families.

Michael Englund, CLU®

College Unit Director

 

Michael Englund holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.  Upon graduation in 2006, Michael joined the Columns Resource Group of Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative.  Michael enjoys working with professionals and guiding them to make smart financial decisions for themselves and their families.  Michael has experience with life, long term disability, long term care insurance, and investments.  He enjoys working with his clients to help achieve their retirement and children’s education goals.

 

In addition to his personal practice, Michael is the College Unit Director. He spends time mentoring the interns and helping them develop with the Columns Resource Group.

 

Michael Hahn

Financial Representative

Bryan Johnson

Financial Representative

Bryan Johnson joined the Columns Resource Group of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a Financial Representative in May of 2007 after receiving his degree in Financial Management from the University of St. Thomas.  Bryan works with individuals, families, and businesses to help them identify their goals and implement the proper strategies to help achieve them.  Bryan’s mission is to develop enduring relationships with his clients and provide them with the guidance and solutions necessary to help them achieve financial security. 

Jeffrey Manderfeld, ChFC®, CLU®, CLTC

Managing Director

Jeffrey Manderfeld joined The Columns Resource Group of Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative in June 1998.  With his passion and dedication, Jeffrey was appointed Managing Director of the Woodbury District Office in March of 2002.  Jeffrey’s responsibility is two-fold with half of the time working with and servicing his clients in regards to their personal, business, and estate planning goals.  The other half is dedicated to working with and alongside his financial representatives and advisors helping them develop and grow their practice.

 

 

 

Molly Murphy

Financial Representative

Molly Murphy joined the Columns Resource Group of Northwestern Mutual by participating in a successful internship.  She started full time as a financial representative in 2006. Molly received her finance degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.  She works with business owners and individuals in helping them create financial security for themselves and the ones they care about.  Molly is very passionate about what she does, and truly enjoys working with people to help them achieve their goals.  She takes great pride in creating meaningful, long term relationships with her clients.  Molly works with a network of specialists to provide superior service to her clients regarding their investment and risk management strategies, as well as business and estate analysis.

 

 

Lindsay Olson

Financial Representative

 

Lindsay Olson joined the Columns Resource Group of Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative in August 2009.  Working hard to build a business based on customer service and honesty, she is helping more and more people every day.  Lindsay was introduced to Northwestern Mutual by a friend when she and her husband became clients.  Through getting to know her financial representative, Michael Englund, she was asked to become part of the team.

Joel Seleskie, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL, CFP®

Wealth Management Advisor

Joel Seleskie joined The Columns Resource Group as a Financial Representative in 2000 after receiving his bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. During college, Joel learned the responsibilities of being a Financial Representative through an internship with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. He also interned with The Southwestern Company for four years.


Joel enjoys assisting professionals and small business owners with their financial futures. Through Northwestern Mutual FInancial Network, Joel is able to provide his clients with a full network of products and services to meet their needs from business and estate analysis, to disability and long term care needs.

Aaron Smaagaard

Financial Representative