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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®

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Office Profile

The Effner Financial Group

The Effner Financial Group Network Office has been in existence since September 2001 and is proud to serve Chicagoland and its western suburbs. We have access to top-notch Financial Representatives and specialists to help you prepare for your financial future.  The agency was recently selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois!  Out of twenty small to mid sized companies with 15-250 employees we ranked fourteenth. 

Jim Effner Jr., Managing Partner

Jim Effner serves as the Managing Partner for one of the largest Northwestern Mutual offices in the country.

After graduating from Valparaiso with a degree in finance and economics in 1989, Jim joined Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. He advanced quickly and established exemplary credentials in all facets of the industry, including sales, management and training. In his first year with the Network, Jim qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table, which honors Financial Representatives who have achieved outstanding sales records. Jim was appointed Managing Director in 1999 and Managing Partner in 2001.

Jim Effner – Professional Accomplishments

In recognition of his expertise as a Managing Partner, Jim was awarded the GAMA International 2004 Master Agency/Firm Award. He was also recognized by The Business Ledger as one of "Today’s Young Executives" in 2004.

Jim is also an active member of the Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce.

Jim Effner resides in Aurora with his wife, Lynn, and three children, Brittany, Brianna and Bryce.

This Network Office has been active since 1905.

District Network Offices:

The Effner Financial Group
847-693-2268
1800 Nations Dr Ste 107
Gurnee, IL 60031-9169
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The Effner Financial Group
773-537-2044
1200 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60622-8311
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