Associates

Our mission at Northwestern Mutual - Denver is to provide our clients with expert guidance and innovative solutions that are right for them. Whether focused on their personal finances, their business or both, our Financial Representatives working alongside our team of financial specialists and advisors, create individualized solutions to help our clients achieve their financial goals.  Together, our network of specialists provide expert guidance including:

• Asset & Income Protection
• Personal Needs Analysis
• Investment and Advisory Services
• Comprehensive Financial Planning
• Estate Analysis
• Trust Services
• Education Funding
• Business Needs Analysis
• Retirement Solutions
• Employee & Executive Benefits

Jim Eby, CLU®, ChFC®

Long Term Care Specialist

Jim attended Mesa State College where he received a Bachelors of Business Administration. He has both a CLU and ChFC designation. Jim is also a Long-Term Care Specialist. 

Sheila Faust

Employee Benefit Specialist
sheila.faust@nmfn.com

Sheila came to Northwestern Mutual - Denver in 2004 with over 16 years experience with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, and provides the leadership role as Employee Benefit Specialist with Rocky Mountain Strategic Employee Benefit Services. Sheila previously worked in the Waterloo, Iowa District Network Office as a Financial Representative, bringing a vast amount of knowledge to her role with Rocky Mountain Benefits. She holds a Colorado Insurance Producer License and is a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters and the Colorado Group Insurance Association. Additionally, Sheila serves on various industry and philanthropic associations/organizations.

Sheila works with our client groups to create customized benefit plans and helps to implement the company’s benefits strategy. Her strength is developing creative funding strategies for her clients in today’s volatile market. She has offices in both Colorado Springs and the Tech Center, giving her a better opportunity to meet the needs of Clients and Financial Representatives in their practices. On a personal note, Sheila has 3 daughters and 4 grandchildren. She takes every opportunity she has to visit and spend time with family.

Craig Garrison

Disability Income Specialist

Craig started in December 2004 after working in accounting and commercial real estate. He is originally from New Jersey and attended University of Maryland where he was on the varsity wrestling team. At Northwestern Mutual - Denver, he achieved Pacesetter 40 and Second 60, was New Representative of the Year in 2005, made MDRT in his 2nd year in business, and achieved Forum in his 3rd full year in business. Craig is married and has two boys and loves to spend time with my family, ski, bike, and hike.

Carl Polhemus, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor

Carl joined Northwestern Mutual - Denver in 1981 as a Financial Representative. He earned his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation in 1985 and his Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation in 1986. Every year since 1983, Carl Polhemus has been recognized by the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT).

Scott Sparks, CLU®, ChFC®

Senior Investment Specialist

Scott was born in Denver, Colorado and has lived in the Denver Metro area his entire life. He and his wife Holli have been together since high school and have two sons Taven and Tanner. Scott prides himself on consistently balancing home and work. When he isn’t working, he coaches both of his son’s football, basketball and baseball teams.