Our Team
Andrew J. Platt CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®
CEO and Wealth Management Advisor
Andrew J. Platt
Andy Platt started his career at Northwestern Mutual after college and rose through various leadership roles before being promoted to his current position as Managing Director for the Dayton Office. He is the Co-founder & CEO of Platt Allen and specializes in helping C-suite Executives and Business-owners navigate risk, wealth management and investment initiatives.
Education
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
- CLU® Chartered Life Underwriter
- ChFC® Chartered Financial Consultant
- Life & Health insurance licenses
- FINRA series 6, 63, 65, 7 & 26 securities licenses
- B.S. from Wright State University
Personal
Andy and his wife Britt live in Sugarcreek Township, Ohio with their two boys, Carter and Connor. They are active members in the community, having served on various boards including the Dayton Art Institute, Walnut Grove Country Club, Wright State Alumni Association and Miami Valley Golf Association. In 2019, Governor DeWine appointed Andy to the Wright State University Board of Trustees, where he is currently serving a nine-year term. Andy and Britt both enjoy time on the golf course, travelling and any family-fun activities. As a family, the Platt’s attend South Minster Presbyterian church in Centerville.
CEO and Wealth Management Advisor
937-427-7184
(937) 427-7184
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Michael David Allen
Michael started his career in financial planning in Northwestern Mutual’s internship program in 2013 before taking on his current role as Co-Founder and President of Platt Allen. He has a calming & systematic approach to problem solving that often leaves his clients with a sense of clarity, relief, and confidence. He enjoys meeting with people who are going through big life transitions like starting a family, changing jobs, retiring, or dealing with the loss of a loved one, because of the opportunity to be a guiding resource for his clients through their transition and beyond.
Education
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
- RICP® Retirement Income Certified Professional
- Life & Health insurance licenses
- FINRA series 6, 63, & 7 securities licenses
- B.S. from Ohio State University with a specialization in Finance & Investments
Personal
Michael and his wife Heather, live on a small crop & dairy farm in Xenia, Ohio with their two children Teddy & Nella. In his free time, he enjoys farm work, all outside activities, reading, writing, playing music, & spending quality time with friends & family.President
937-427-7137
(937) 427-7137
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Jay Kleinhenz CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
Director of Planning and Investment Operations
Jay Kleinhenz
Jay’s financial planning career started in 2015 as a college intern for Northwestern Mutual. Over the last 7 years he has grown to enjoy the roll of building financial plans for client, assisting new financial advisors, and conducting investment audits & trades to make sure clients are optimizing their overall plan to reach the goals they envision for themselves.
Education
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
- RICP® designation
- ChFC® designation
- Life & health insurance licenses
- FINRA series 6, 63, & 7 securities licenses
- B.S from Wright State University with a specialization in Finance & Investments
Personal
Jay, his wife Katya, and daughter Mila enjoy taking their dog Petey on his daily walk around downtown Cincinnati and love to root for their favorite sports teams, UD Flyers, Bengals, & Reds. Free time on the weekend is spend traveling to see family and friends or trying out a new local restaurant/brewery.Director of Planning and Investment Operations
937-427-7175
(937) 427-7175
CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
Charlie Doll
Charlie joined Northwestern Mutual Dayton in 2018 after several years in the corporate world. Charlie fell in love with the impact that he can make in the lives of others through Northwestern Mutual and you’ll likely see him out in the community building relationships with clients and perspective clients. He joins Platt Allen to build on this passion for serving and assisting clients in reaching their financial goals.
Education
- RICP® designation
- Life & health insurance licenses
- FINRA series 6, 63, & 7 securities licenses
- B.S. from Wright State University
Personal
Charlie is originally from southern Ohio, he moved to Dayton, OH to attend Wright State University where he played golf during his college studies earning a Bachelor’s in Marketing. He resides in Bellbrook, OH with his amazing wife Jess and two boys Cohen & Daxon. They also have a goldendoodle name Ellie and an Aussie doodle named Penny.Financial Advisor
937-286-2048
(937) 286-2048
RICP®, CFP®
Joe Rank
Joseph Rank started his career in public accounting sector before transitioning to the Northwestern Mutual, Cincinnati and Dayton teams. His area of expertise includes planning, scheduling, and client services.
Education
- Life & Health insurance licenses
- B.S from the University of Kentucky in both Accounting and Finance
- FINRA series 6 & 63 securities licenses
Personal
Joseph was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio and enjoys spending his free time with family and friends. Being a huge sports fan, Joseph loves to play golf and cheer on his beloved Cincinnati Bengals.Financial Advisor
937-286-2634
(937) 286-2634
Sonsee C Hambrick
Sonsee joined Northwestern Mutual in 2011 after moving to the Dayton area. She has been in the financial services sector for over 20 years and prior to joining Northwestern Mutual she was an independent representative. Her expertise is in Investments: account opening, investment accounts management, and retirement rollover accounts and transfer of personal accounts. She joins Platt Allen to continue to assist clients to reach their goals.
FINRA series 6 and 63
BA Earlham College
Education
Life and Health LicensesFINRA series 6 and 63
BA Earlham College
Personal
Sonsee is married to Gene Hambrick and has traveled all over the world due to his work. She has a daughter in Chattanooga, TN and a grandson in Phoenix, AZ. She is also mother to her 2 dogs, Max, a Maltipoo and Diamond, a Matchu. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and reading.Investment Operations Associate
937-427-7172
(937) 427-7172
Emily M Gressman
Emily has been with Northwestern Mutual since 2003. She’s held various roles throughout the years and has gained invaluable knowledge and experience as a result. Emily brings to her role with Platt Allen expertise in opening, servicing completing and submitting, all investment accounts and insurance policies, in addition to processing account transfers and retirement plan rollovers. She is the driving force behind the scenes of Platt Allen.
Education
- Life & health insurance licenses
- FINRA Series 6 and 63
Personal
Emily enjoys making quality time with her family a priority.Operations Associate
937-427-7158
(937) 427-7158
Teri E Smith
Teri started her career with Northwestern Mutual in 2021 after a 21-year career supporting the C-suite Executive team at Speedway, LLC. Teri specializes in organizational, functional, and administrative support for both the CEO and President of Platt Allen. She enjoys figuring out how to piece the puzzle together to best propel her team, and ultimately our clients, in the direction of exceeding their goals.
Personal
Teri resides in Enon, Ohio. She is an avid sports enthusiasts and loves travelling the US and abroad for live sporting events – especially US Men’s Soccer Games with her son. In her free time, Teri coordinates the Honoring Yesterday’s Heroes program for Honor Flight Dayton, an organization that takes Veterans to Washington DC to visit their memorials. She also is a devoted volunteer for the Clark, Madison and Champaign counties United Way and the Springfield Salvation Army Angel Tree Programs.Executive Assistant
937-427-7120
(937) 427-7120
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Affiliate Partners
Through Northwestern Mutual, Platt Allen has access to a network of specialists locally and across the country. We help each other, share ideas and common values, and leverage each other's talents to help you achieve your personal dream of financial security.
Will Butler
Financial Advisor
937-427-7120
(937) 427-7120
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Hannah Myhre-Gaskill MBA
Financial Representative
Hannah Myhre-Gaskill
Financial Representative
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