Hartford Wealth Management

At Greater Hartford Wealth Management of Northwestern Mutual, you’ll join a team led by nationally recognized women leaders who believe in growing impact through people.Under the leadership of Jen Vitas, named one of Top 50 Women Chief Development Officers of 2025 by Women We Admire, our firm is rooted in integrity, bold leadership, and fierce advocacy for our clients, team members, and community.

Our culture is collaborative, values-driven, and purpose-led, shaped by leaders like Jen Vitas and Danielle DeLorge, whose work reflects a deep commitment to developing others and doing what’s right. Beyond the office, we’re proud to give back through meaningful community involvement, including long-standing support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand through annual Lemonade Ball and Golf Tournament participation.

Our growing office is located at:29 S Main St. Ste 201 West Hartford, CT 06107

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A Glance at Northwestern Mutual (NM):Northwestern Mutual is a FORTUNE 500® company that provides a wide range of financial services to more than 5 million people. As a mutual company, we answer to our policy owners—not Wall Street. We began in Wisconsin in 1857, and today we’re one of America’s top companies - as was recognized by FORTUNE ® as one of the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance companies in 2024 - with a unique culture deeply dedicated to helping people achieve financial security.

Meet Our Local Team:

Jen Vitas, Chief Development Officer, District Director & Financial Advisor:

• Time with NM:Since 2011
• Previous experience:Worked at Fiserv as a Client Service Advisor, partnering with financial institutions to support back-office operations and business strategy.
• Passionate about:Developing people, expanding impact through leadership, and helping both clients and advisors achieve long-term success. Outside of work, she is a proud single mother of three, enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures, loves music and dancing, and values spending time outdoors, especially during the summer months.

Danielle DeLorge, Growth & Development Director & Financial Advisor:

• Time with NM:Since 2016
• Previous experience:Began her career with Northwestern Mutual as a college intern in June 2016 before transitioning into a full-time role and becoming an integral member of the leadership team.
• Passionate about:Building long-lasting client relationships rooted in empathy and integrity, spending time with her husband and their two golden retrievers, enjoying outdoor activities, family gatherings, and maintaining a healthy balance between professional success and meaningful personal connections.

Alexa Philbrick, New Client Growth & Acquisition Specialist & Financial Advisor:

• Time with NM:Since 2020
• Previous experience:Made a purposeful career change from another role in finance at age 26. Holds an English minor and a business minor, which shape her strong communication skills and analytical approach. She now focuses on recruiting, developing, and supporting advisors, with particular strength in mentoring career changers and growth-minded professionals.
• Passionate about:Helping clients achieve long-term financial security, mentoring the next generation of advisors, reading, continuous learning, and taking on new challenges with curiosity and intention.

Paul Schaeffer, FSA, Financial Advisor:

• Time with NM:Since 2024
• Previous experience:Actuary (FSA) with a background in actuarial science, data and analytics, healthcare finance, underwriting, pricing, reserving, FP&A, and actuarial modeling. Entered Northwestern Mutual with deep product knowledge equivalent to decades of industry experience and a strong professional network of over 2,000 contacts, which helped him transition quickly and build early momentum.
• Passionate about:Spending time with his wife and their three children. Enjoys family golf, skiing, and travel, along with music, thought-provoking puzzles, finance, and making a meaningful impact by helping others.

Bryan Jock, WMC Financial Advisor:

• Time with NM:Since 2022
• Previous experience:Law enforcement, serving in a supervisory detective role. Developed highly…