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 forty. This experience inspired Kurt to formalize the creation of K Street Financial in 2016 alongside his business partner, Jason Colenda, to address the evolving needs of their clients. K Street Financial have evolved into one of the largest and most productive Northwestern Mutual Private Client Group Practices, supporting individual professional and business owner client relationships across the country. Kurt is one of the lead Private Wealth Advisors 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, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), 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 splits his time between DC and AZ throughout the year and loves biking, rowing, hiking, crossfit, golf and traveling.

Jason Colenda 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. They now reside in Old Town Alexandria with their bernedoodle, Barkley. Jason is an avid sports fan of the local DC teams; he enjoys golf and traveling to new destinations around the world in his free time.

Brendan Tracz is a Private Wealth Advisor with K Street Financial. Since 2013, Brendan has worked 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 kids soccer, 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 Masu was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she discovered her love for dancing at the age of 8 years old. Before she moved to California to pursue her dreams in the entertainment industry, Briana worked as a medical assistant at the Hawaii Skin Cancer Center alongside Dr. Kevin Mott. Briana then built a successful career in retail and over the next 17 years, lived and worked in multiple cities across the country, serving in roles that ranged from sales professional to account executive.

She eventually landed in Maryland in 2019 and joined K Street Financial in 2020 as the Director of Operations and New Business. In 2024, she was promoted to Chief Experience Officer, where she now works to enhance both the client and team experience while helping the firm achieve its goals.

Briana currently resides in Arlington, VA where she enjoys a mix of city life and outdoor adventures.  She loves live music and attending concerts, traveling to explore new cultures and cuisines, the company of dogs, and has a huge appetite for all foods-sweet and savory.

As the Director of Operations and New Business, Katie McAree specializes in streamlining processes and enhancing efficiencies across the firm. Since joining Northwestern Mutual in 2012, she has worn many hats, contributing to various roles that have strengthened her expertise in operational strategy and team coordination.

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.

Danny Penaranda is a Wealth Management Advisor and our Director of Financial Planning.  Prior to joining the K Street Team, Danny ran an independent practice for over 10 years with a focus on comprehensive Wealth Accumulation and Retirement planning. Danny holds his Series 7, 63, and 66 registrations, Life & Health Insurance license, and the Chartered Financial Consultant™ designation.

A proud product of Reston, Virginia, Danny now lives in Washington, DC with his wife Michele, their three kids – Evelyn, Jordan, and Sammy, and their dog Jones.  Together they enjoy travel and experiencing the world through the eyes of the locals.

In his free time, you are likely to find Danny outdoors as an active participant, coach, or spectator to a live sporting event.  In his eyes there is no better outing than a trip to Camden Yards.

Jered Branco has always had a passion for people and cultures. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, he earned his BA in Comparative Sociology with a concentration in Anthropology and US Politics from the University of Puget Sound. With nearly 20 years of hospitality experience, spanning both the fashion and culinary industries, Jered now serves as the Client Experience Manager at K Street Financial, where his focuses are on client relations and on-boarding, marketing and events, and reinforcing team culture and experience.

When not working, you’ll likely find Jered cooking up something delicious, enjoying DC’s vibrant arts scene, or traveling the world. He resides in Riggs Park with his partner, Scott, and has been a proud DC resident since 2016.

Kuda Sibanda grew up in Zimbabwe and attended Harare International School, where he completed the International Baccalaureate program. With over five years of experience in the financial industry, he has worked at firms such as Northwestern Mutual and Morgan Stanley, bringing a depth of knowledge in investment operations and client services.

Currently, Kuda serves as an Investment Operations Manager at K Street Financial, where he collaborates closely with the Director of Investments to support all aspects of investment management, from client onboarding to asset transactions.

Living in Fairfax, VA, with his wife Marlo, and young son Miko, Kuda is a devoted family man, whom in his spare time enjoys playing and watching soccer (rooting passionately for Liverpool FC), exploring different cuisines, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Sarah is a native to Michigan.  She graduated with her degree as a Paralegal.  She met her husband, Dan, while attending Northwestern Michigan College. Sarah moved to Virginia in 1999 where she began her career in the financial services industry with Northwestern Mutual. While with the NM team she worked in a variety of positions, namely contracting and licensing, as well as new financial representative training.  She enjoyed her role as the accountability coach for reps contracted five years and under.  Sarah took some time off in late 2002 to begin her family.

Sarah’s experience in customer relations extends into her roles within property management, as well as her marketing and office management position with Morgan Orthodontics.  For the past nine years, Sarah has relished in the strengthening of the relationships with the clients who she worked with at Chain Bridge Financial Group.  In her free time, she enjoys extending her knowledge in wine tasting, recently embarking on a Level 1 Certificate in Wines within the WEST School of Wines.  Sarah also enjoys spending time with her husband Dan and their two kids, Olivia (22) and Chandler (19), in their quiet country home in Hillsboro, Virginia.

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).

Veronica Khek was born in Bolivia, where she grew up and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture. She worked for over 10 years in Real Estate and helped to build homes for clients-making their dreams come true. Thanks to a new and exciting opportunity, Veronica and her family moved to the United States in 2019.

Veronica started working at Northwestern Mutual in 2022 assisting Financial Advisors with client relations and support. She joined the great team of K Street Financial in 2024 as an Operations Associate and holds her Life and Health Insurance, Long Term Care, and Annuities Licenses.

Along with her husband Ernesto, and their three angels: Luciana, Rafaela, and Sofia, Veronica now lives in Bethesda, MD where she and her family enjoy spending time together, helping each other, having fun, growing in faith, and staying true to their values.

Edith Barvick grew up in Manassas, Virginia and attended Oakcrest School in Vienna, Virginia for high school. She graduated cum laude from the University of Dallas in 2023. At the University of Dallas, she had the opportunity to study abroad her sophomore year and graduated with a B.A. in History, with a focus on American Art History.

Before joining K Street, Edith worked in Development and Event Planning for different nonprofits in both Texas and Virginia. She is excited to be a part of the K Street Team and working alongside such wonderful and dedicated individuals! Edith currently resides in Arlington and enjoys thrifting, running, and spending time with family and friends.