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At NWT, we understand how critical the right personnel are to your success as an independent representative. 

With this in mind, we have put together an experienced and dedicated management team to assist in every aspect of your professional business throughout your relationship with our firm.

 
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At NWT, we understand how critical the right personnel are to your success as an independent representative.  With this in mind, we have put together an experienced and dedicated management team to assist in every aspect of your professional business throughout your relationship with our firm.
 
David E. Niederkrome
Chief Executive Officer
 

Mr.  Niederkrome is the co-founder and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of NWT Financial Group, LLC., a FINRA/SIPC registered broker dealer headquartered in the Seattle, Washington area.  Dave currently hold the series 7,24, 55, and 63 FINRA licenses.  Dave graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. degree in Finance and minor in accounting.   

Dave brings over 15 years of experience in the securities brokerage, investment banking, trust banking, and lending industries to NWT Financial Group.  His extensive financial background brings experience, diversity, and hard work to the forefront of NWT.  Integrity and clients’ well being has always been the cornerstone of Mr. Niederkrome’s operating principals. 

In addition to NWT Financial Group, Niederkrome is also a co-founder and managing director of PenDex Advisors, LLC., an investment advisory firm and “sister” company to NWT.  Dave shares the philosophy of the other Pendex members in taking comprehensive approach to wealth creation, preservation, growth, and enjoyment.  The importance of client profile analysis, proper risk assessment, and appropriate investment strategies and diversification are key attributes of Mr. Niederkrome’s wealth building approach to client account management.


John Jessum
President
 

John Jessum is a co-founder and currently serves as president for NWT Financial Group, LLC. Having graduated from Syracuse University at their Utica College Campus, Jessum obtain a BS in journalism and public relations. Having spent over seven years in Japan, he is bilingual and involved in NWT’s expansion to overseas markets and acts as a liaison for those who wish to maintain accounts in the States. 

Experienced as an equity and futures trader, Jessum currently maintains series 3, 7, 24 and 63 licenses.


Scott Baker
Chief Operations Officer
 

Co founding partner Scott Baker has been a business owner for over 20 years and brings a depth of knowledge and expertise as NWT Financial Group’s chief operations officer. Scott became involved directly with the equity markets over ten years ago, working as a direct market access educator and stock trader. Scott also heads up the real estate development initiative arm and is responsible for new projects involving land acquisition and development. 

Scott holds a BA in business administration from Central Washington University and currently maintains a series 7, 24 and 63 designation.


Jeff Champine
Trade Desk Manager
 

Jeff, a Washington State native, attended Shoreline Community College in accounting.  In 1999, after being in and out of the stock market and dealing with full service brokers, Jeff again showed his entrepreneurial spirit when he sold his business and began a career in the financial markets.   

NWT Financial Group is proud to have Jeff Champine serve as the Floor Operations Manager.  His wealth of experience is a tremendous asset to aid our registered representatives and clients in new client account setup, trading platforms, client order execution, daily sheets, and margin accounts.


Brent Bergh
Director of Technology
 

Brent graduated in 1997 from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting and passed the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam in 1999.  Prior to entering the securities industry, Brent worked as an auditor for a public accounting firm and gained customer service experience with Citibank Credit Card division.

For the past seven years, Brent Bergh has served NWT Financial Group as an integral part in establishing and maintaining several software platforms for investment executions and communication.  With his first-hand market knowledge and experience, Brent is on the front lines of customer service dealing with traders and investors; actively monitoring the markets throughout the day. Brokers and clients may easily access Brent on a direct line, as he is both swift and efficient in placing orders and reconciling specific client issues. Brent remains a pivotal and important component of an effective team dedicated to providing the very best in personalized customer service. 

Brent currently maintains a series 7, 24 and 63 designation.


Rudie Rodgers
Chief Compliance  Officer
 

Rudie Rodgers graduated from Louisiana Tech University with Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Accounting.  In 1990, Rudie joined a group of investment professionals in founding a stand-alone trust company, Argent Financial Group Inc., and served as Executive Vice-President of the brokerage subsidiary, Argent Advisors 

In 2006, Rudie joined in the creation of NWT Financial Group, LLC., an NASD / SIPC registered broker dealer to serve as Chief Compliance Officer.

Rudie brings almost 30 years of investment experience across the broad spectrum of investment vehicles and strategies to add to the base concepts that NWT offers to assist both registered representatives and clients.

Rudie Rodgers is also the founder and Managing Director of PenDex Advisors, LLC., a fee-based investment advisory company designed to take advantage of a unique and comprehensive approach to portfolio management  in balancing capital appreciation with wealth preservation in rising and falling markets.  He also sees his role as helping people make well-informed decisions about their personal finances - providing greater financial independence and peace of mind.

 

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