Our Team

Drew graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.A. in Economics and has 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 6 at Northwestern Mutual. He and his wife Krissy have two boys, Landon and Cooper, as well as a golden retriever named Eli. They live in Farmington and enjoy traveling, fishing, spending time with family, and rooting for the Giants and Yankees. Drew holds the Series 6, 7, 63, and CT Life & Health licenses. 

Bill graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a B.A. in Sociology & Philosophy. He worked as a Senior Investment Specialist and has over 35 years of financial planning, investment, insurance, and wealth management experience. He holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 9, 10, 22, 63, 65, and CT Life & Health licenses.

Matt graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a B.S. in Marketing and Economics and joined our team In 2002, giving him over 15 years of experience in the industry. He holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, 65, and CT Life & Health licenses.

Jessica joined the GG&E team in 2018 as an Investment Operations Associate. She works side by side with the partners to provide best-in-class service to clients that meets their financial needs and significantly exceeded their expectations. Jess assists in the preparation of client meetings, opens and maintains investment accounts while building strong, long-lasting relationships.

As VP/Director of Operations, Jessica ensures that the day-to-day operations run smoothly, as well as managing the overall office. In this role, she strives to be a go-to resource and master of all trades for clients. She approaches all aspects of her position with a positive, hardworking mindset and is passionate about helping others.

Before coming to GG&E, Jess was Assistant Manager for 10 years at a company that provides Hedge Fund Administration. She successfully led a team of six that was responsible for handling all the back office needs for 40 hedge funds.

Jessica has a BS in Finance from Central Connecticut State University and has passed the SIE exam.

Besides spending time with her family and friends, Jess enjoys traveling, the beach, and attending live concerts. She grew up in West Hartford, CT and now resides in East Hartford, CT with her cat, Zoey.

Mikaela graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a B.S. in Finance and joined Northwestern Mutual as a College Financial Representative Intern in January of 2021. Here, she was able to develop extensive knowledge and perspective of the financial planning world and how it affects the society we live in. Mikaela holds her State of Connecticut Life, Accident and Health Insurance Producer license and joined the GG&E team as Director of Insurance Operations in August of 2021. She manages the servicing of all insurance and risk-based products/needs, as well as assisting in the construction of financial plans. Most recently, she has also taken over the delegation of marketing operations for the team.

Mikaela has an extensive history in customer service and prides herself in providing an exceptional experience to each of our clients. Outside of the office, Mikaela resides in Danbury, Connecticut where she was born and raised and enjoys spending time with her family there. Her biggest defining trait is being a major animal lover with five rescued pets at home, and she has always had a passion for motor sports.

Mary graduated from Providence College with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in Spanish. She competed as a Division I Swimmer on the Providence College Swimming and Diving Team. She was also a part of the Big East All-Academic Team from 2014-2017. Mary has over 5 years of experience in Management, Banking, Sales, and the Customer Service industries, and most recently she has completed her MBA from the University of Hartford as of December ‘22. Mary joined the GG&E team at the start of 2022 and serves as an Investment Operations Associate, where she primarily organizes client portfolios. She has the responsibility of scheduling all client appointments, while providing guidance and maintaining relationships. She is also tasked with establishing new investment accounts and assisting the team on other projects where needed. 

Mary resides in Rocky Hill, Connecticut and is a native of Wethersfield, Connecticut. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and watching football. Her favorite team is the Kansas City Chiefs!

Larry has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2001 and is responsible for developing and monitoring client investment portfolios here at GG&E Wealth Management Advisors. Most recently, Larry has been acting in a consulting role which is responsible for investment research and strategy. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), and earned his B.S. from Rutgers University, M.S.E. from Princeton University, and MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He also holds the FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses, and the State of Connecticut Life, Accident and Health Insurance Producer license.