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Downers Grove, IL 60515-5458
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The Effner Financial Group

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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

What Can You Achieve as a Financial Representative with The Effner Financial Group?

This high–energy Network Office welcomes entrepreneurial people who want to enjoy their work and make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives. Whether you’re a soon–to–be college graduate exploring careers, or an established professional looking for a change, The Effner Financial Group offers you the chance to be your own boss – set your own income goals – and choose your own clients.

You’re in business for yourself – but you don’t have to work by yourself. As a Financial Representative, you’re part of The Effner Financial Group team, with knowledgeable specialists, a talented support staff and state-of-the-art technology to help you build your business. And Managing Partner Jim Effner offers a strong support system to promote your professional and personal development.

You’ll enjoy exclusive access to offer Northwestern Mutual’s insurance products and an array of quality investment choices. The Effner Financial Group’s knowledgeable specialists – in areas that include retirement analysis, estate analysis, wealth accumulation, investment products and services, and business needs analysis – are always there to assist you. They work with you to design client–specific solutions that help you build and expand your business.

Is It Time for a Change?
Are you starting to feel a bit stifled by the lack of freedom and flexibility in your job? Do you ever think about switching to a career where your work could make more of a personal impact on people? Or, are you all too often tied to your desk or phone for most of the workday? And, are you paid fairly for all the hours you put in? If you're thinking about a career change, consider a career as a financial representative with The Effner Financial Group. It's the one profession where you can have control over your work, achieve financial independence and have a positive impact on your clients, your family and your own community.

Get a Jump Start on Your Career
When you're in school, your education should come first. But, the reality today is that many students must work to help finance their degrees. If this situation sounds familiar, consider the insurance industry. It's the one profession where you have the flexibility to keep your grades a priority and still make an excellent income. And, when it's time to graduate, you'll already have the foundation for a successful business.
 


Meet our Recruiters:

 

Rachna Patel

Rachna Patel
Director of Recruiting
rachna.patel@nmfn.com
630-353-2379

Rachna Patel started with the Effner Financial Group in 2007. She graduated from Purdue University with a major in Financial Advising and Counseling. Prior to joining the team, Rachna worked for a recruiting firm mainly doing marketing and sales. She is currently the Senior Director of Recruitment and Selection and Professional RACE Coach. In her role, she identifies sharp, driven, outgoing and passionate individuals that are looking to build a career in the financial services industry. As a Professional RACE Coach, Rachna coaches Financial Representatives to get off to a fast start in order to achieve their personal, professional and financial goals throughout their career. Rachna enjoys traveling, meeting new people and going out to restaurants.

   
   
Andrea Barnstable

Andrea Barnstable
Campus Recruiter
andrea.barnstable@nmfn.com
630-353-2318

Andrea Barnstable started with the Effner Financial Group in July of 2010. Her role as the campus recruiter involves recruiting highly ambitious, self-motivated students to be a part of the internship program.   In addition to working full-time as a campus recruiter for the Effner Financial Group, Andrea is also continuing her education at Aurora University. Attending college truly enhances Andrea’s passion for working with students to help them achieve personal and professional success, as she finds it easy to relate to the mindset of a college student.  When Andrea is not busy studying, she enjoys working out, watching movies, and of course, spending time with her family and friends