Chris Faicco, a Partner in The Midtown Financial Group, has spent over 30 years at Northwestern Mutual focusing on helping busy, high-net worth clients organize their financial lives and plan for their futures. Ranging from high-level corporate executives on Wall Street to professional athletes, Chris works with busy, successful individuals to design and implement financial plans to fit their needs. The areas of expertise Chris focuses on include, but are not limited to, investment and retirement planning, college education, life insurance, and estate planning.

Chris holds the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP^®) designation, Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP^®) as well as the Certified Long-Term Care (CLTC^®) certification.

When he’s not in the office, Chris enjoys playing golf and tennis, as well as a variety of other sports. He is an avid Los Angeles Dodgers fan. He is also involved in several charities, including Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation which supports pediatric cancer, and Steven’s Strikeouts which helps families of fallen firefighters, policemen and first responders. Chris has been married to his wife Lori for over 25 years, and they have two daughters, Jessica and Kristie.

Matt Leopold is a Partner in The Midtown Financial Group, and has over 17 years of experience guiding clients along their financial path. He believes in a planning based approach to managing all aspects of an individual’s financial life. He and his team share a philosophy that success starts with trust and a plan.

Matt holds the certification of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP^®) and designation of Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP^®). He holds his Series 6, 7, 63 and 66 securities licenses and his state life and health insurance licenses.

In his free time, Matt enjoys playing sports, reading and volunteering his time coaching youth sports programs. Matt also founded a non-profit organization, Bryan’s Song, whose mission is to raise awareness for colon cancer screening and detection. Matt lives in Pleasantville, New York with his wife, Tamara, and two boys, Max and Ian.

Michelle Montgoris graduated from Adelphi University with a B.A. in Communications and Minor in Spanish. She joined the team in February 2015, bringing with her four years of industry experience. She is a fully licensed associate, having obtained her Life, Accident & Health License, Series 7, and Series 63. Michelle currently lives with her family in Long Island. She is an avid New York Mets and New York Rangers fan and bowls competitively in her spare time.

What can Michelle help you with?

• Answer questions about your financial plan
• Process insurance service requests and policy changes
• Answer questions about the insurance application and underwriting process
• Schedule medical exams
• Help in expediting insurance policy loans
• Answer insurance billing questions
• Assist with client website registration and use

Spencer Cohen is a Financial Representative at The Midtown Financial Group, and brings over 7 years of experience focusing on building relationships with clients. He believes in developing strategically designed bespoke planning solutions to help clients achieve their financial goals. The areas that Spencer focuses on include, by are not limited to, insurance planning, wealth management, and retirement distribution strategies.

Spencer holds the certification of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP^®). He holds his Series 7 and 63 securities licenses and his state life and health insurance licenses.

In his free time, Spencer enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as traveling.

What can Spencer help you with?

• Develop solutions to help meet your financial goals
• Customize your financial plan due to changes in life events and discuss the effects of those on your plan
• Assist in managing insurance related products

Beth Feldman graduated from the George Washington University and started working in the financial services industry in 2008. She joined Northwestern Mutual in 2012 as an Associate Wealth Management Advisor. Beth specializes in working with existing clients on their financial plans as well as in-house financial solutions and investment analysis. She holds her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, Life & Health Insurance Licenses, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP^®) certification. Beth resides in Englewood, NJ. In her free time, Beth enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and volunteering at a local animal shelter.

What can Beth help you with?

• Answer any questions regarding your financial plan
• Help with inquiries regarding investment accounts
• Process deposits and withdrawals in investment accounts
• Assist with client annual review meetings

Victoria Lamar Rahall is originally from St. Petersburg, Florida and attended University of Tampa before finishing her degree in Business Administration from University of Phoenix. She began working with the team in 2010 and is responsible for client transactions and all back office operations. Victoria is active in the community within HandsOn Suncoast, Sonbeam via De Cristo and the St. Petersburg Junior League. Her pride and joy is her dog, a Shiba Inu named Maeko.

What can Victoria help you with?

• Provide information related to new account paperwork and processing
• Prepare applications and manage the underwriting process
• Process policy changes, loans, and transactions requests

Jenny E Morales brings extensive experience both in the financial and insurance services industry. She joined Northwestern Mutual in 2022 as an Operations and Administrative Associate. Jenny holds her FINRA Series 7,63 registrations,  Life and Health Insurance Licenses. Jenny resides in New Rochelle, NY. In her free time, Jenny enjoys spending time with her family and friends and loves cooking and trying new recipes.

What can Jenny help you with?

• Provide information and help service your insurance policy
• Prepare account applications and assist with the underwriting process
• Process account changes and transaction requests