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.

Meet some of our representatives.

Weldon Baird, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Representative

For more than 30 years, Weldon Baird has helped to lead countless clients through the journey to financial security. He is an expert in personal and business needs analysis as well as retirement solutions. A graduate of Duke University with a degree in Business Administration, Weldon has qualified for Top 20 Representative at Northwestern Mutual 13 times and was in the Top 10 for the South region 20 times. Weldon also served as the past president of the FRA and Association of Agents. He holds Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations. He is a member of the American Society of Chartered Life Underwriters and the Association of Corporate Growth (Atlanta Chapter) and Atlanta Estate Planning Council. Success and accomplishments in his career is just one area of Weldon’s life, as he is very active in his community. He serves as a board member of the Trinity School of Atlanta and the planned giving board of The Westminster School. He donates his time as a member to the environmental organizations Trout Unlimited and The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.

Liz Frayer, RHU®

Employee Benefit Specialist
liz.frayer@nmfn.com

Liz specializes in tailoring each company's benefit plans to their exacting requirements. She helps her clients realize the potential of a strong benefit plan in today's competitive job market and carries them through their growth process. Liz joined Strategic Employee Benefit Services of Georgia, Inc. in 1996 as a client service representative. She was promoted to associate employee benefit specialist in 1998, and to employee benefit specialist in 2002. She continues her dedication to client service through ongoing one-on-one meetings with clients on their benefit needs. Liz is a graduate of the University of Georgia and currently holds her health, life and accident license. She also has earned the designation of Registered Health Underwriter as well and extends her expertise as a lecturer at the University of Georgia, speaking on healthcare consumerism and women’s health. On a personal note, Liz enjoys spending time with her husband and young son, Paul. Liz is also an accomplished world traveler.

Kurt Mattson

Wealth Management Advisor

Kurt Mattson joined the Callaway Black Group and Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1994. Since that time, he has acquired several awards for his performance including Top 250 in the Company in production and investments and has been named the National Quality Recipient from the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). It is his commitment and belief that who he is as a wealth management advisor has a substantial impact on the level of service and quality of the financial counsel he provides to clients. Dedication is key with Kurt. He is not only dedicated to his craft, but to the community. He is a Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (PRUMC) Ambassador and a member of the PRUMC Finance Committee.  He is a 1994 graduate from James Madison University and has complted the Professional Fiancial Planner Program at Oglethorpe University in June of 2008. Kurt and his wife Wendy live in Brookhaven with their daughter Maybrie.

Bill Rosenberg

Senior Investment Specialist

For almost 20 years, William (Bill) Rosenberg has been a part of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. As Senior Investment Specialist, Bill works with his clients in the areas of estate and financial planning, investment and advisory services and retirement planning. Bill also has an extensive background in asset and income protection services. Bill is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors "_blank">NAIFA). Bill is married and has 3 daughters. He is very active in the community, including working on the plan giving committee at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, CHRIS Homes and the Walton High School Lacrosse program. Bill is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and received his MBA from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.