Blake E Harrington,
Associate Financial Representative

Blake joined Northwestern Mutual in September 2006 as an Associate Wealth Management Advisor with Ted Shanahan.  In June of 2010, he accepted the role of Director of Investment Services for The Washington Group.  Prior to his time with Northwestern Mutual, he was a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial.  He holds a B.A. in Economics from Virginia Tech, an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Georgetown University and is a Certified Financial Planner designee.  He is Life and Health, Series 7 and Series 66 licensed, and currently resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and baby daughter, Adelyn.

Blake joined Northwestern Mutual in September 2006 as an Associate Wealth Management Advisor with Ted Shanahan and in June 2010 accepted the role of Director of Investment Services to head up the Centralized Financial Support program for The Washington Group.  Prior to his time with Northwestern Mutual, he was a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial.  He holds a B.A. in Economics from Virginia Tech, an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Georgetown University and is a Certified Financial Planner designee.  He is Life & Health, Series 7 and Series 66 licensed and currently resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and 4 month old daughter, Adelyn.

Taylor Smith, Assistant to Ryan

Taylor is the newest member of Ryan's team.  He graduated in May 2011 from Radford University with a B.B.A. in marketing and a minor in economics.  Taylor is currently working to earn his associate financial representitive designation.  In his free time Taylor enjoys skiing, exercising, and spending time outdoors.

Stephanie Springer
Employee Benefit Specialist 

Stephanie has been working in the insurance industry since 1991 as an Employee Benefits Specialist, since 1985 with  The Washington Group’s division of Stategic Employee Benefit Services (SEBS) http://washingtondc.strategicebs.com/index.html  which is a nationwide marketing program providing comprehensive employee benefit services.  

Stephanie has built a stable and growing clientele that values her market knowledge, relationship building abilities, and industry expertise.  Stephanie specializes in working with groups to develop programs not only in tune with a company’s specific needs, but also designed around a company’s unique culture.  Born and raised in Maryland, Stephanie received a B.A. from the University of Maryland where she majored in Psychology.  Stephanie is married, and she and her husband have a daughter.

Ursula Lomotey, RHU
Employee Benefits Specialist

Ursula joined The Washington Group in September 2007 and comes to us from United Healthcare.  She was one of UHC's top performers who maintained and managed a large book of business which consisted of 400 plus employer groups.  Ursula is strong at building client relationships and focuses on knowing the needs of the small to mid-size business owner. With her strong background in developing benefit packages, recognizing and anticipating industry trends, and having owned and operated her own business, she understands our clients' specific needs.  Ursula grew up in Baden, Austria and came to the United States in 1983.  

Erik Olafsson
Employee Benefit Specialist

Erik is the newest member of our team, contributing a combined seventeen years of experience in both the Group Benefits and Property and Casualty Insurance markets.  Erik’s last eight years were focused on helping business owners plan and implement group benefits at United Healthcare and Paychex Insurance Agency where he earned the “Pinnacle” award for sales achievement and the “Circle of Excellence” award for sales accomplishments.  Erik, his wife, and two children enjoy being a part of the local community.  He graduated from George Mason University with a B.S. in Economics.

Pamela Anwyll
Associate Employee Benefit Specialist

Pam is responsible for renewing and retaining large accounts while also directing their day-to-day servicing function.  She consults with clients to strategize about plan design changes, educates clients on changes in the industry, and helps in developing and re-evaluating their benefit philosophies.  Pam received a B.A. from Florida State University.

Rick Cafeo, Jr.
Director, Retirement Plan Services

Rick has over fifteen years of retirement plan industry experience in business development and consulting.  In his current position as Director of Retirement Plan Services for The Washington Group, Rick and his team provide retirement plan advisory services to more than 150 business clients.  Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual in 2009, Rick spent twelve years at Fidelity Investments in various leadership positions for both corporate retirement plans and non-profit markets.  Rick holds a B.A. in Finance from Saint Joseph’s College.

Nick Hammelman
Retirement Plan Services

Nick has been with Northwestern Mutual since 1994, assisting employers with their employee benefit programs, specifically in the area of executive benefits and retirement plans.  He holds a B.A. in Finance from James Madison University, and received his Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Georgetown University. 

Nick is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). 

Nolan Woodruff Stokes, CLU®, CFP®
Financial Advisor

Nolan Stokes has been partnered with Northwestern Mutual for ten years.  His professional specialties include investment management, asset allocation, index ETFs, retirement and education planning, wealth accumulation and distribution, and trust services.  He obtained his BSBA in Finance, magna cum laude, at American University in 1989.  Nolan has earned his Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and  Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) certfications.  A lifetime resident of Northern Virginia, Nolan lives with his wife, Kathy, and children, Ryker and Lelia.  Nolan enjoys camping and birding.