Staff

As a Financial Representative for the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, I am committed to helping my clients whether they are concerned for their own financial needs or those of their family or business. I don't do it alone. Here you will find a listing of the people who help make it happen.

Together, we stand committed to providing the best customer service possible. If you have a problem or need assistance at any time, please let us know. 

My Colleagues

Jeffrey S. Alper

Employee Benefit Specialist

Our Employee Benefit Specialist prepares a comprehensive analysis of a client's employee benefits program, and then designs a program to meet the unique needs of that company. Strategic Employee Benefit Services is a nationwide marketing program offered through Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Representatives.

Born and raised in Trumbull, Connecticut, Jeff graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance and minor in Economics. 

Kenneth L. Hume, CLU, ChFC

Business and Estate Planning Specialist 

Ken brings over 30 years of experience in advising Business Owners, Corporations, Attorneys, CPAs and Trust Officers on matters relating to Business Life Insurance, Executive Benefits and Estate Planning.  Kenneth earned his MBA from Miami University, Oxford, OH  and his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University, Boston, MA. 

Robert W. Malarkey, CLTC

Long-Term Care Specialist 

Our Long Term Care Specialist helps individual and corporate clients understand their long-term care needs and designs solutions tailored to their unique situation.

Robert is certified in Long Term Care (CLTC) by the Corporation for Long Term Care.  

Matthew S Wunder, CLU^®, CFP^®

Wealth Management Advisor

Matthew has been with Northwestern Mutual since 1993. He is a graduate of Pace University with a B.S. is Business Administration, Marketing, and Accounting.  Matthew and his wife Patti live in Easton, CT and have two sons, Jacob and Benjamin.  

My areas of expertise are; Advisory Services, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment and Advisory Services, Retirement Planning, Education Funding, Risk Management, & Wealth Accumulation. www.matthew-wunder.com

My Staff

Lucy K Buggy Administrative Assistant lucy.buggy@nmfn.com (203) 256-2154 Marybeth L Rice Marketing Coordinator marybeth.rice@nmfn.com (203) 256-2154