Born in San Jose, Costa Rica into a Foreign Service family, Kurt spent the majority of his youth residing in Central and South America. Upon completion of high school in Guatemala City, he attended the University of Virginia graduating with a major in Economics and a minor in Foreign Affairs. Following his diverse upbringing, Kurt was naturally drawn to a career involving daily interactions with people of all backgrounds and experiences which led him to Northwestern Mutual's Wealth Management practice in McLean, Va.

In 2008, Kurt was presented with the opportunity to serve in opening and growing a new Washington, DC office located in one of the city’s biggest business districts on K Street. Since its foundation, Northwestern Mutual DC has grown from three Financial Representatives and Advisors to over thirty. This experience inspired Kurt to formalize the creation of K Street Financial in 2016 to address the evolving needs of his clients. Kurt is the lead Wealth Management Advisor for the team and interacts daily with clients helping them uncover and achieve their financial goals. He holds his FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations along with the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®), Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), and Certified Long-Term Care (CLTC) designations.

Kurt has three children: Declan, Arizona, and Story. Kurt loves biking, rowing, hiking, crossfit, golf and traveling.

Jason was born and raised in Fairfax, Virginia and attended Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington. After graduation, he enrolled at Villanova University where he obtained a B.S. in Business Administration majoring in Finance and Management as well as a M.S. in Finance. During his time at Villanova, he walked-on the varsity basketball team and was a member of Villanova’s Final Four team in 2009.

Jason began his professional career in Private Equity research, and worked in that capacity for a few years before finding a career that matched his passions for finance and helping others at Northwestern Mutual in 2013. In May 2015, he joined Kurt Rupprecht and together they began building K Street Financial. Jason is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Wealth Management Certified Professional™. He holds Series 7 and 63 securities registrations with FINRA as well as his Life, Health, Annuities and Long-Term Care Licenses.

Outside of his work with K Street Financial, Jason previously owned and operated a strength-sports gym in Falls Church from March 2011-August 2018. It’s where he met his wife, Caitlin, and they were married in October 2018. They now reside in Old Town Alexandria with their bernadoodle, Barkley. Jason is an avid sports fan of the local DC teams and enjoys golf and the occasional pick-up basketball game in his free time.

Brendan Tracz is a Private Wealth Advisor with K Street Financial. Since 2013, Brendan works with our clients to create personalized wealth management solutions including financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, employee benefits, insurance planning, education planning, legacy planning, and charitable giving strategies. Brendan holds his Series 7, 6, 65, and 63 registrations, Life & Health Insurance license, and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation.

Brendan grew up in Arlington, Virginia, and graduated from Gonzaga College High School and the University of Virginia. Brendan lives in Kensington with his wife Maria, son Charlie and daughter Gemma. Brendan volunteers with the Financial Stability Network of Catholic Charities DC, and is active in his UVA and Gonzaga alumni associations. Outside work Brendan coaches youth lacrosse, plays golf, and obsessively follows DC sports.

Mark was born, raised and attended school in Arlington, VA and for the past 25+ years has resided with his wife Denise and 5 children in Arlington, less than a mile from his childhood home. While Mark has not lived far from his birthplace, he enjoys following his now young adult children in their travels around the world.

Mark graduated from the Villanova School of Business and joined Northwestern over 35 years ago, representing clients and their financial needs ever since. Mark is an avid golfer and credits the game with allowing him to know many clients on a more personal level, conducting business with pleasure over all 19 holes.

Raising five competent and good young people is Mark's greatest self-proclaimed accomplishment. He relishes watching their growth, life choices and successes. Mark's newest role as PopPop to his first grandson might be his favorite job yet. He looks forward to welcoming many more grandchildren to his growing family.

Dave graduated from Virginia Tech in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics/Education. After graduation Dave began his lifelong journey with Northwestern Mutual where he has been instrumental in helping thousands of clients over his stellar career, winning many awards, and accolades both inside and outside of Northwestern Mutual.

He has the unique ability to relate to his clients based on his education background all while using his strategic mathematical side to diagnose complex situations. He takes great pride in creating solutions for his clients that they can understand and have the confidence to take the appropriate action.

Dave has been actively involved in numerous philanthropic activities and spent many years coaching his children in a variety of sports. He is an avid golfer and served as the past Treasurer of Westwood Country Club. When he is not in the office or watching Washington Capitals hockey he can be found swimming laps or relaxing in the Outer Banks.

Scott is a native of Northern Virginia, and he lives with his wife, Sue, within a mile of the hospital where he was born. Alexandria, Virginia has been their family home for over twenty years. Scott enjoys the deep-seeded relationships he has developed in the Washington Metropolitan area for over five decades. He graduated from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. If not working around or on the house, he can be found playing golf or exercising with his beloved Chesapeake Bay retriever, Scout. A few fun facts about Scott: In a past life, Scott was a carpenter and cabinet maker; he is an avid chef (total foodie!); he completed an Ironman Triathalon.

Mark joined Northwestern Mutual in 1993 and began building his practice as a financial advisor. After over 30 years with his Adams Wealth Management team, he’s excited to join K Street Financial to continue to serve his clients at the highest-level. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP^®) designation, Series 7, and Life/Health licenses.   He’s a graduate of Virginia Tech & resides in Alexandria, Virginia with his wife, Robin. Mark’s an avid golfer and is a member of Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandra, VA and Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, VA. 

Briana is a native Hawaiian, born and raised in Honolulu on the island of O’ahu. At the age of 8, she discovered her passion for jazz, ballet, and hip hop and entered the professional world a few years later. She became a Certified Medical Assistant before moving to California to pursue her dreams in the entertainment industry. She spent 17 years in the retail world, excelling in every role from sales professional to account executive, and lived in various states from the west coast to the east coast.

Briana was presented with the opportunity to join K Street Financial at the beginning of 2020 as the Director of Operations focusing on the overall process and organization of the practice. She has a passion for team development workflow improvement and customer relations and excited for continued growth in her new career.

She resides in Arlington, VA, and enjoys live concerts, the company of dogs, and has a huge appetite for all savory and sweet foods.

As the Director of Insurance, Katie is responsible for assisting our clients with all their insurance needs. She is dedicated to helping each client by providing a personalized experience to make every interaction as seamless as possible. She began her career with Northwestern Mutual in 2012 and is currently insurance licensed in life, health and long term care.

Katie was born and raised in Northern Virginia and attended college at George Mason University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Communications & Public Relations. In her spare time, she loves to workout, go thrifting, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time with her husband, daughter, and two Chiweenie pups.

Nic grew up in Hagerstown, Maryland, and graduated from St. Maria Goretti High school and McDaniel College. After working for Northwestern Mutual’s DC Network Office for three years, Nic brought his commitment to financial planning and client servicing to K Street Financial as the Director of Investments in October 2020. Nic is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Wealth Management Certified Professional™. He holds his FINRA Series 7, 63 and SIE registrations as well as his Life, Health, Annuities and Long-Term Care Insurance Licenses. As the Director of Investments, Nic is responsible for oversight over all investment operations – onboarding, servicing our investment clients, funding their accounts, and managing all trading and asset movement transactions.

Nic lives in DC with his wife Malu and Cavapoo pup Pancho. In his free time, he enjoys going to DC sporting events, golfing, traveling, and hanging out with friends and family.

Robin joined Scott Schiavone’s practice in July 2018 and brings with her 18 years of experience with a strong background in investments, financial planning, compliance and supervision, and practice management. She previously kept a watchful eye on the suitability of client investment transactions in her role as Assistant Director of Network Supervision to our very own Washington, DC Network Office. Robin works collaboratively with individuals and businesses, and strives to understand and help identify solutions that meet current needs and future goals. Robin has the Series 7, Series 66, Series 9, Series 10 and Life & Health licenses.

Robin lives in Alexandria, VA with her husband and two daughters. Robin is a graduate of George Mason University and you can find her at most home basketball games. She loves music of all genres, is a skilled flutist, and an avid sports fan. Making a positive impact in our community and paying it forward is an internal driver for Robin that she brings with her to all her client engagements.

Chris joined the team in 2020. He is a lifelong learner and chose a career in finance because he knows that he’ll never stop learning due to the industry’s dynamic nature. Chris has a passion for serving and enjoys helping families achieve financial security. Chris is a graduate of George Mason University and holds a major in Business Management with a minor in Leadership. He grew up in Copenhagen, NY; he now lives in Arlington, VA, and embraces the city life.

Born in La Paz, Bolivia, Marcelo moved to the US at seven years old and grew up in Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Art in Communications. 

Marcelo began his career helping small, mid and enterprise sized companies with strategic HR Tech initiatives.  In 2016, Marcelo started with Northwestern Mutual as an independent financial advisor and ultimately joined K Street Financial in 2023.  He strives to educate and guide folks from all walks of life by helping his clients prepare for all life's events. He holds a Series 6 and 63 securities registrations with FINRA as well as his Life, Health, Annuities and Long-Term Care Licenses.

Marcelo and his wife, Louisa, live in Olney, MD with their two boys, Brayden and Nicolas. Together they enjoy spending time outdoors with their dog, Simba, weekly movie nights, and attending sporting events at the University of Maryland—Marcelo and Louisa's alma mater. Go Terps! He and his family are passionate about positively impacting their community through giving back and volunteering at their school, church, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).