Staff
As an Estate & Business Planning Advisor for the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Byron McFarland realizes that you need a team of professionals to help you address your financial security needs. Byron and his team are dedicated to providing you the best customer service, whether you are concerned for your own financial needs or those of your family or business. Please rely on us to help you with your ongoing financial security solutions.

(Byron McFarland, Terri Lynn McFarland, Katherine McFarland, Kris Metzler)
Kris L Metzler
Associate Financial Representative
kris.metzler@nmfn.com
402-891-2311
As a key member of Byron's team, Kris facilitates plan designs for Executive Benefit and Business Continuation strategies. She also runs the annual reporting of Split Dollar and Bonus plans for Byron's clients.
Kris has a degree in Financial Planning and Investments from Metropolitan Community College. She joined Byron's organization in 2004 with over seven years of industry experience. She has achieved the following designations:
- Associate Financial Representative Northwestern Mutual Financial Network: 2004-current
- Life and health licenses
- Series 6 & 63
Kris grew up in a small farming community in Iowa. In her spare time, she enjoys NHRA drag racing, attending and participating in classic car shows, golf and spending time with family and friends.
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Martha J Sumner
Marketing Assistant
martha.sumner@nmfn.com
402 891-2300
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Terri Lynn McFarland
Operations Manager
terri.mcfarland@nmfn.com
402-891-2300
Terri has partnered with Byron since 1996. As Operations Manager, she provides organizational oversight, is project manager and keeps his calendar and website updated. She also coordinates the many community, cvic and community events that Byron is involved with. For several years, she held her investment and insurance licenses.
Terri has a BA in Economics and a BS in Agricultural Business from South Dakota State University. In her spare time, she loves taking great candid photos of friends and family.
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Katherine A McFarland
Operations Assistant
katherine.mcfarland@nmfn.com
402-891-2300
Katie joined the Group as an intern to learn the Family Business. Her responsibilities include Marketing and Administrative/IT Support. She is also studying for the Nebraska Life Insurance Exam.
She is learning the many different solutions available to resolve issues that business owners face.
Katie is a student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in the College of Arts and Sciences working toward her Bachelor's Degree in International Business.
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As representatives of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Estate Strategies Group Advisors can offer insurance products and brokerage services, in addition to the investment advisory services offered through Estate Strategies Group, a division of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Estate Strategies Group Advisors assemble a team of staff members to assist them in serving client needs. Staff members may represent certain companies associated with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in order to support Estate Strategies Group Advisors but may not represent all companies. As a team, Estate Strategies Group Advisors and their staff are committed to helping clients achieve financial security.