About Our Firm
A certain key to achieving your long-term financial objectives is preparation. Your goal may be to fund your children’s college education, protect your family during your working years, or guarantee your own retirement security. These things won’t happen by accident. It’s important to determine what you’d like to achieve financially and then map out a strategy that will help you meet those goals. The good news is that it’s never too late to start.
Of course, preparing for your financial future can be intimidating. Fortunately, you don't have to do it alone. We are trained professionals who can help you identify your financial needs and then determine which insurance and financial products can best help you meet your objectives.
Timothy Ellen, LUTCF®, CLTC®
Financial Services Professional
tim@timellen.com
“Hi, I'm Tim Ellen, and I've been blessed with a successful career in the insurance and financial services profession for over 30 years. Like many of my friends and clients, my life -and my solutions- centers around my family and the people, places and activities that I enjoy. I'd love to meet with you, explain what I do for my clients, and ask for an opportunity to earn your business.”
Professional Expertise
For Tim Ellen, the creation of financial strategies is not a one-product-fits-all process. He started his career with the New York Life in October, 1989 after a successful stint in management with another company.
Tim’s typical client will range from a 20-year-old post grad just starting out to a 90-year-old retiree. He provides a myriad of services primarily centered around insurance, investment and long-term care planning. But before suggesting a product, Tim likes to get to know his clients, assess where they are financially and learn their future goals. Then, he begins his planning process to provide recommendations and help clients determine which products and services will best suit them.
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Personal Background
Tim graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a vision to become a sports public relations professional. He did not plan to join the financial services arena, but later felt it was his calling. After joining the New York Life in 1989, he committed to his career path by actively seeking and developing relationships with colleagues - not only those working out of his Central Georgia General Office, but also with product consultants and managers so he could quickly learn the ins and outs of the industry.
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Industry Inolvement
In his third decade as an agent with the New York Life, Tim is a Lifetime Council Member, past president of the company’s Agents Advisory Council, and a former member of both New York Life’s Community Impact Grants Committee and the company’s Political Involvement Leaders (PIL) team.
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Community Involvement
Some of the organizations that Tim supports and is involved in include:
- LaGrange Gridiron Club
- First Tee of Troup County
- First Choice Women’s Center
- Kiwanis Club
To learn more about Tim's community involvement through service or politics please click here.
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Education & Designations
Tim graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's degree in public relations. In addition, he has his Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow designation (LUTCF®).
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Photo Gallery
Mary Larson at St. Simons Island
Dancing with my daughter
Auburn Alumni Association Board Induction
Snow covered in LaGrange--a rare sight
Family Time with wife and two of the kids
Toolbaggers studygroup on the roof in NYC
Home Office during 2020 Pandemich
2 of my mentors- David Housel and Pat Dye
At the College Football Hall of Fame
Picking berries with my best girl
Ellen Brothers at Tiger Tailgate Show
Tim and Coach with 1985 Heisman Trophy Winner Bo Jackson
NYL Kickoff with Ed and Molly
The whole family at Thanksgiving 2017
Vince Dooley & Pat Dye at College Football Hall of Fame
Tim and Coach Dye during a break while doing a ‘live’ show
At NYL banquet with Central Georgia colleagues
Relaxing with AAC Executive Committee, l-r: Kathy, Bill, Tim, Wendy, Meghann
Jazzman knows Cool
Presenting a NYL Community Impact Grant to The First Tee of Troup County
Taking time for important things – a snack and a chat
Summiteers
Tim and Lisa St. Simons 19
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