Meet the Team

Lorena Pagan has been with Northwestern Mutual for over 20 years. She received her B.A. with a major in Finance and minor in Economics, and holds Life and Health Licenses, as well as her Series 7 and Series 63. Lorena has been recognized for her commitment and great work by receiving the Commitment to Excellence and Growth Award, and the Client Relations Center Growth Award. She currently resides in Upstate, New York with her husband and son.

Bryan Corbitt has been helping clients and advisors with financial planning and investments analysis for 16 years working at Smith Barney, New York Life, and Guardian, before joining Northwestern Mutual. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. Bryan has a Bachelors and Masters in Science from Guilford College and UC Riverside respectively. You often will find him on a Peloton bike doing powerzone classes or walking his dog Percy, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Sandie Powers joined Northwestern Mutual in 2001 and rejoined the company in 2018 after owning a beloved wine bar and cheese shop in Stowe, Vermont. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College. Sandie and her husband Ken raised 3 children and a goofy chocolate lab in a sleepy suburb outside of Boston. In her spare time, she enjoys big mountain skiing and hiking, paddle boarding, and spending time with family and friends. 

Renat Basal works with Northwestern Mutual's top Financial Advisors in New York City to create and implement a marketing plan which supports overall sales and business goals and enhances their branding and promotional strategies. She manages the local marketing and brand promotion efforts including partnerships, sponsorships, public relations, social media, digital outreach, community service and client events. Before joining Northwestern Mutual, Renat served as Associate Director of Client Services at MacKay Shields, a subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company. Prior to that, she spent 12 years at a global multi-strategy hedge fund, most recently as the Director of Marketing and Investor Relations.