Associates

Our financial representatives are the face of our organization. They not only represent the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, but they also represent the best interests of their clients. We are proud of their accomplishments, share in their enthusiasm and drive, and help motivate them to achieve the highest level of excellence.

James Adrian Jr, CLTC, CLU®

Financial Representative

Long Term Care Specialist

John Araujo

Employee Benefit Specialist
john.araujo@nmfn.com

Strategic Employee Benefit Services (SEBS) offers a unique approach to managing employee benefit plans. These plans include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, disability and life insurance, as well as cafeteria plans.

At SEBS, we believe our role is to partner with your organization as an outsourced benefits department. We not only analyze and market your plan each year at renewal, but we also provide extensive plan management capabilities such as dedicated customer service for all employees and dependents, a customized benefit Web site and regular meetings with our benefit consultant.

I began my career with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in 1990 as a full–time Financial Representative and have specialized in employee benefits since 1994. I am proud to have been a part of The Effner Financial Group since 2001. I have a degree in economics from the University of Chicago, and the Registered Health Underwriter designation from the American College.

Jim Campbell, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Representative

Life Specialist

David H Johnson III, CPA

Director of Investment Services

My career as a Retirement and Pension Specialist with The Effner Financial Group of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is really a continuation of, and draws upon, my previous work experiences:

1979 – 1991: Ernst & Young (and predecessor firms)
Partner in charge of financial services consulting - Midwest region

1991 – 2000: Corus Bank (and predecessor banks)
President, Aetna Bank
Chairman, Bancorp Operations Company
EVP and Chief Operating Officer, Corus Bank

2000 – 2002: Cole Taylor Bank
Group Senior Vice President, Trust Dept.
Retirement Plans Business Unit

My background has given me the opportunity to become knowledgeable in retirement analysis, and also to understand the corporate environment while relating to the needs of individual employees. I am, by nature, a facilitator, a knowledge–sharer and a teacher, with a great deal of enthusiasm. This is ideally suited to my role here at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.

Gary Wilberg

Financial Representative

Today’s executives are a highly marketable group of individuals.  More and more professionals have acquired management skills that are adaptable to many business situations.  The best of these leaders find themselves sought after by other companies.  Mr. Wilberg designs executive benefit plans that help companies protect themselves against the loss of the people who make the most significant contributions.

 

As a prior owner of two companies, Mr. Wilberg has learned firsthand how important having programs in place that not only retain, but attract the best talent available.  He brings his experiences and passion to his clients, and with the world class products and experience the Northwestern has, you can be confident your company will build an Executive Benefit Plan that is tailored to your key employees needs while benefiting your company.

 

Gary is a graduate of the University Of Missouri School Of Business.  He has over 30 years of experience in Business Development, Operations, and Finance. 

Alex Wilkinson

Field Director