Local Network . . . Expert Guidance

Welcome to The Effner Financial Group! This Network Office, one of the largest Northwestern Mutual offices in the country, has proudly served Chicagoland since 1905. James R. Effner Jr. became Managing Partner in 2001 and leads a team of top-notch Financial Representatives and specialists in helping you prepare for your financial future.

"We challenge our clients to align their actions with their intentions," Jim Effner says. "And as we help them do so, we work hard to earn their trust."

Come to The Effner Financial Group for world–class solutions, including life and disability insurance. See how Jim Effner and his team can help you gain the confidence that comes with success.

A Word About Your Career

The Effner Financial Group is looking for entrepreneurial people with the aptitude and determination to succeed as Financial Representatives. Recent college graduates have discovered this is a perfect opportunity to be your own boss – set your own income goals – and earn your own place in helping clients improve their lives. Managing Partner Jim Effner offers new Financial Representatives the support to develop professionally and personally. Explore this opportunity today!

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Northwestern Mutual receives "best possible ratings"

The four major ratings agencies, Standard & Poor’s, A.M. Best, Moody’s, and Fitch, have each confirmed the company’s insurance financial strength ratings. We take great pride, especially in these economic times, in providing our clients the consistent financial strength that has been our signature for over 150 years.

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Take the first step

Are you ready for financial independence? Are you ready to be your own boss? Are you ready to make a positive impact on people's lives?

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Careers

Our financial representatives take pride in building a practice from the ground up. Our success – and yours – is the result of a productive work ethic, strong relationship skills and a high level of professionalism.

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"Best Places to Launch a Career"

- BusinessWeek: Sept. 2008

"America’s Top 10 Internships"

- Vault, Inc.: Vault Guide to Top Internships, 2009

Northwestern Mutual ranks 110th

- FORTUNE 500: May 2008

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James R Effner Jr, CLU®, Managing Partner, talks about a career as a Financial Representative with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.

Contact Us

1901 Butterfield Rd
Ste 450
Downers Grove, IL 60515-5458
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Office: 630-353-2300
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James R Effner Jr, CLU®

Training Top 125

Northwestern Mutual was named to Training magazine’s Training Top 125, a list of organizations that excel at human capital development, February 2008.

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