Jessica Begley

Jessica Begley is a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, based in Santa Monica, CA 90405.134 She provides insurance and investment brokerage services as an Insurance Agent of NM and an Agent of NLTC.34 Jessica is actively involved in financial planning and has shared insights on how better financial planning can lead to positive outcomes beyond material benefits, such as reduced marital stress and healthy money habits.5

In addition to her role at Northwestern Mutual, Jessica Begley has a background in human resources and technology leadership:

1. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Very, a fully-distributed IoT services firm.2
2. Prior to that, she spent over 11 years at Bloomingdale's, where she was the Director of Talent Performance.2
3. She holds an MA in Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a B.S. in Psychology from James Madison University.2

As of June 2024, Jessica was reported to be the Chief People Officer at Very, leading the company's expansion into eight countries and managing a multinational team.6 Her expertise spans various aspects of HR, including recruitment, talent development, performance management, and compensation.2