Staff
In these turbulent economic times, many people are looking for someone to guide them through unchartered financial waters. Our clients appreciate three things from us –
- Our long range perspective on investments and financial planning issues
- Our unparallel commitment to providing our clients with a superior level of service and advice
- Our availability and accessibility on a daily basis to assist them in building and making a secure financial future
My Colleague:

Brett J. Bissell, CLU, ChFC, CFP®
Together we develop trusted relationships that allow each of our clients to feel financially secure, enabling them to focus their lives on the areas they are most passionate about.
My team of associates is extremely detail oriented and able to identify the complex aspects of personal and business needs analysis.
Through The Network, I have access to a wide array of specialists that offer advanced expertise. Together we create the solid financial framework to help achieve your goals.
Our Veteran Colleagues:

Ron is a Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern and has over 30 years experience in financial planning. Ron provides high level planning and investment ideas for a wide range of high net worth individuals and companies. Ron holds a B.S. degree from San Diego State and a MBA from Long Beach State, along with several insurance and securities licenses.
Ron and Terry have been married for 32 years and have one son and three grandchildren. They both spend as much time as possible with their family and enjoy golfing and traveling with friends. Ron has been an officer and board member of the Long Beach Symphony for the past six years as well as an active member of ProVisors for the past ten years.
Tom is a Chartered Financial Consultant and an Estate Planning and Business Insurance Specialist. Tom has led the Strategic Financial Group in Long Term Care, Long Term Disability and Annuities sales.
Tom has served as president of several organizations including Pasadena Estate Planning Council and Pasadena Society of Financial Service Professionals. He has also worked as a director of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and the Pasadena Rotary Club. Tom is very involved with his church and other faith based organizations including Reasons to Believe and Youth for Christ.
Tom met his wife, Nancy, at Pasadena City College where Tom was President of several campus organizations, including the student body. Tom and Nancy were married during their senior year at UCLA. They have two daughters and six grandchildren.
My Team:
Correna M Nordlund
Associate Financial Representative
c.nordlund@nmfn.com
(949) 622-7210
Correna joined Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 2006. Along with managing insurance operations, she provides the highest level of customer service. Correna comes to us from Minnesota where she attended the University of Minnesota and holds her FINRA Series 6 and 63 and her California Life and Health licenses.
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Jennia C Stonich
Associate Financial Representative
jennia.stonich@nmfn.com
(949) 622-7237
Jennia has been with our team for over ten years. She is responsible for managing the client acquisition and planning process. Along with scheduling our client meetings she directs the flow of business and maintains excellent client relationships. Jennia earned her Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Arizona State University, and holds the California Life and Health Licenses.
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Jeffrey E Edwards
Associate Wealth Management Advisor
jeff.edwards@nmfn.com
(949) 622-7232
With more than ten years experience with Northwestern Mutual, Jeff is our Associate Wealth Management Advisor whose primary focus is securities research, portfolio design and estate planning analysis. Jeff earned his Bachelor’s Degree from California State University Long Beach and holds his FINRA Series 63, 66, 7 and his California Life and Health licenses. In 2011 he earned the designation Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP).
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Christine Fong
Associate Wealth Management Advisor
christine.fong@nmfn.com
(949) 622-7242
Christine joined the team in 2007 and is responsible for setting up accounts and transfers, account management, portfolio analysis, client servicing, and preparation for client reviews. Christine graduated from the University of California Irvine with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics and holds her FINRA Series 7 and 66 and California Life and Health license.
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Anthony Abadilla
Associate Wealth Management Advisor
anthony.abadilla@nmfn.com
(949) 622-7280
Anthony has over five years of experience in the financial services industry. His responsibilities include client services, portfolio analysis,and preparing client reviews. A graduate of California State University Fullerton, Anthony has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and minor in Computer Science. He holds his FINRA Series 7, 66 and California Life and Health license. In 2011 Anthony earned the designations Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP)R.
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Rachel J Wadsworth
Marketing Manager
rachel.wadsworth@nmfn.com
(949) 769-5623
Rachel joined Northwestern Mutual in 2008. She has over seven years experience in client relations, marketing and management. Rachel is responsible for all marketing, special events and special projects. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communications and holds the California Life and Health License.
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