The Northwestern Hills Financial Group

Our office fosters a supportive and collaborative culture through stable, veteran management. Northwestern Hills Financial Group's growth and entrepreneurial mindset combines with a history and reputation you can be proud of as one of our financial planners, financial advisors and financial professionals.

Looking to Grow?

We’ve got your back with a robust group of turnkey lead, referral and marketing programs to grow your gross dealer concessions (GDC).

More than Insurance

A holistic approach is what your clients need. We can help you fulfill that promise.

Our Open Architecture Platform

You have flexibility. No quotas, no expectation of proprietary products to recommend.

Managing Director

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Since joining the North Western Hills Financial group in 1994, our focus has been on building a culture of integrity, innovation and collaboration. We believe that by fostering a positive and supportive work environment, we can better serve our clients and achieve our shared goals. Recognizing the importance of giving back to the communities where we live and work, we are committed to supporting local organizations and initiatives that make a positive impact on people’s lives, whether it’s through volunteerism, charitable donations, or other forms of community involvement. By investing in the well-being of our communities, we believe we can help build a brighter future for everyone.

Regional Director

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After 30 years of experience, Howard Diamond believes that being a student of the industry is the only way to build a successful business that thrives and adapts to changes over time. Howard focuses on training and developing our financial professionals, as well as operational efficiency. His continuous support helps financial professionals reach their goals and objectives.

Regional Director

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Over the past decade, Danny Pilone has embraced and focused on financial planning and developing financial planners in the office. His focus is to help financial planners and advisors build their business by taking a hands-on approach and helping eliminate obstacles they encounter. He specializes in technological capabilities that help our financial professionals best serve their clients. With all of his experience, he helps financial professionals take their business strategies to the next level.

Director, Sales Support & Oversight

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Minesh started his career with Prudential in 1999 as a Financial Professional. He has since transitioned to multiple operational roles, most recently as Director, Sales Support & Oversight. During his tenure at Prudential, Minesh has had the opportunity to learn and experience the multiple functions within the Sales, Training and Compliance operations and truly understands the challenges financial professionals face every day and works to mitigate these challenges.

Business Development Manager

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Kristen Paradeses is a focused and experienced recruiter with over 20 years of Financial Services experience. Her passion lies in helping Financial Professionals grow their practice. She has been in hiring, sourcing, and talent management for the last 6 years and has a proven ability to work successfully within tight deadlines and fast changing environments.

John Benton

Financial Planner

"When I think about my career at Prudential, I can really boil it down to three things that helped to propel our practice:

1. Keep working – It’s easy to let distractions sidetrack you, but if you stay focused, you will see the results.

2. Be involved in an industry organization, like MDRT, FPA, NAIFA – but don’t just dip your toe in, BE INVOLVED.

3. Embrace all product lines so that you can manage the flow of revenue into your practice."

Bob Plishka

Financial Advisor

“In 1990, I started with Prudential on a whim responding to an ad in the local newspaper’s classified section. With the support of local management, I opened my private office in 1993. Over the past 32+ years, the one constant has been change. I am very proud to be associated with Prudential, truly a company steeped with integrity that has adapted and morphed into a 21^st Century Best of the Best. Prudential's support with services, products, education, and the guidance of local management has been key to my longevity and success. Helping clients meet their goals and achieve financial success, has allowed me to have a career that I can be proud of.”

Stephanie Sherman

Financial Planner

“I often tell people that doing what I do doesn’t feel like work. And that it doesn’t get any better than being able to love what you do every day and see the positive impact on my clients and their families.”

There are approx. 2,800 financial professionals with Prudential Advisors, aligned to 24 offices nationwide.

In 2023, we distributed 0.9 million leads and referrals to our financial professionals.*

23,000 Prospect Leads 712,000 Unaligned Leads

141,000 Referral Leads 3,000 Aligned Leads

Prudential Advisors AUM growth over the past 5 years*

Achieved Gross Dealer Concession (GDC) payout (by product)*

*As reported by Prudential Advisors Planning & Analysis team.

With our robust offering of over 15 turnkey lead and referral programs, you have access to a quality source of leads to help supplement your overall prospecting efforts and open doors to new client relationships.

Taking care of clients is your top priority, so why should you be limited to proprietary solutions? At Prudential Advisors, we are committed to enabling you to deliver the most appropriate advice and solutions. All products align to one payout grid.

Access to several top-industry productivity tools including: Clientlink (powered by Salesforce), eMoney, Morningstar, and a robust managed money platform powered by Envestnet. We also offer access to email and social media marketing tools and external leads from SmartAsset.

As a statutory financial professional or an independent financial professional, you can count on fair compensation. In fact, as an independent financial professional, you’ll receive up to 90% payouts on anything you sell. As a statutory financial professional, you will receive a full benefits package, including company-sponsored benefits.

We believe teaming is not just a program. It's a way of doing business. Financial professionals, advisors and planners who join teams are more efficient and more productive and have higher assets under management (AUM) per client.

Join Prudential Advisors and your transition will be supported by a close partnership with local office leadership, operations personnel, and dedicated resources from our Transition & Onboarding Solutions team.

Business Models

Statutory Financial Professional

Join us and get the best our office has to offer as well as benefiting from the relationships, reputation and support of Prudential. With local leadership and a global powerhouse, we both have your back.

Independent Business

We welcome independent financial professionals who want to work with us. You can enjoy upsides like no product quotas, ongoing local office support and access to Prudential expertise, including leads support and marketing.

Start a New Career at Pru

Interested in starting your career in finance or looking for a career change? Prudential offers guidance to help you recognize your needs and goals including tips to help you take your next step.

Women's History Month Celebrations

The Northwestern Hills Financial Group celebrated Women's History Month with a day of learning, networking and laughing. Our day culminated with the creation of wooden floral arrangements.

2023 Fast Start Meeting

What a way to start the year! Our office held an annual meeting at the beginning of the year.

Holiday Celebrations

The Northwestern Hills Financial Group celebrated the holidays together.

Blankets and Care Packages

The Northwestern Hills Financial Group in Basking Ridge was proud to participate in a volunteer team event that helped support The Essex LGBT Reaching Adolescents In Need (RAIN) Foundation. Our team leveraged their creative skills and talents to assemble over 100 care kits and made blankets for those community members experiencing homelessness.

Backpack Challenge

The Northwestern Hills Financial Group continues to give back. Our office recently donated backpacks and school supplies to the underprivileged children in our community.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're an experienced financial planner, financial advisor or financial professional thinking of moving your practice, a recent grad, or a professional who is interested in a career change, you can contact us confidentially. Our Business Development Director and Recruiter is the first step, so please reach out.

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