Patrick Smeeding, of Syracuse, has been appointed financial representative by Northwestern Mutual in East Syracuse. He will be associated with Northwestern Mutual, the Greater New York Group.

Smeeding, a Manlius native, will provide guidance and solutions for a variety of financial needs and goals while in his new position.

Before joining Northwestern Mutual, Smeeding was a student at Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in managerial accounting, marketing, supply chain management and management.