Associates

Our financial representatives are the face of our organization. They not only represent the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, but they also represent the best interests of their clients. We are proud of their accomplishments, share in their enthusiasm and drive, and help motivate them to achieve the highest level of excellence. The Washington Group's network of specialists work with each financial representative to ensure that each client is provided a comprehensive solution to their financial security.

Katherine B Oser, CLU®, ChFC®, CLTC, CASL

Long Term Care Specialist

Robert P Quinn, CLU®, CLTC

Disability Income Specialist

Bob Quinn is the new Managing Director of the Rockville Office. Prior to his role as Managing Director, Bob was the Disability Income Specialist for The Washington Group.

Bob graduated from George Mason University with a B.S. in business administration. He has his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation and is also a member of the following groups: Bethesda Kiwanis Club as Past President, Bethesda Kiwanis Foundation as Past President, 1999 Graduate Leadership Montgomery, and also a member of Rebuilding Together in Montgomery County.

He resides in Kensington, Maryland, with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two sons, Sean and Thomas.

Edward J Shanahan

Investment Specialist

Ted is the Investment Specialist at The Washington Group. He joined Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1982 after working at Merrill Lynch.

He graduated from the University of Richmond with a B.A. in economics. He later received his M.B.A. from Chaminade University. He was also a former Infantry Officer in the United States Army.

In his spare time he likes to coach soccer, play tennis and ski.

Ted resides in Oak Hill, Virginia, with his wife, Brenda, and two children, Teddy and Christine.

Stephanie Springer

Employee Benefit Specialist

Stephanie has been the Director of Employee Benefits for The Washington Group since 2001, and she has 13 years of experience in the Employee Benefits field, representing all major group insurance carriers and administrators.

Stephanie provides assistance on group insurance issues to businesses of all sizes, in many industries. Her specialties include complex self-funding mechanisms, cafeteria plans and many cost-containment techniques.

In the seven years Stephanie has been Director, the department has placed in the top ten in the country two times and top three in the Eastern Region three times.

Ryan Stille, CLU®

Financial Representative

Michael Jerome Sweet, CLU®

Estate & Business Planning Specialist

Mike Sweet is the Estate and Business Analysis Specialist for The Washington Group. He joined the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1999. Mike specializes in estate and business needs analysis, as well as executive and corporate benefits.

Mike´s mission is to establish enduring relationships with individuals, families, businesses and their advisors based on trust. As a specialist, he provides innovative tax-efficient solutions for estate, charitable, retirement and business needs.

He has an undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Geneseo and his master’s degree from Central Michigan University.

Mike received the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation and the National Associates of Estate Planners. He is past member of the Trusts and Estate Committee at Mary Washington College, the Prince William Estate Planning Council and has served as past president and secretary of the Fredericksburg Estate Planning Council.