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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

Mary Larson at St. Simons Island

Dancing with my daughter

Dancing with my daughter

Auburn Alumni Association Board Induction

Auburn Alumni Association Board Induction

Snow covered

Snow covered in LaGrange--a rare sight

Family Time with wife and two of the kids

Family Time with wife and two of the kids

Tim in NYC

Toolbaggers studygroup on the roof in NYC

Home Office during 2020 Pandemich

Home Office during 2020 Pandemich

Tim with 2 of his mentors

2 of my mentors- David Housel and Pat Dye

At the College Football Hall of Fame

At the College Football Hall of Fame

Picking berries with my best girl

Picking berries with my best girl

Tim with his brother

Ellen Brothers at Tiger Tailgate Show

Tim with Heisman Trophy Winner

Tim and Coach with 1985 Heisman Trophy Winner Bo Jackson

NYL Kickoff with Ed and Molly

NYL Kickoff with Ed and Molly

Thanksgiving 2017

The whole family at Thanksgiving 2017

College Football Hall of Fame

Vince Dooley & Pat Dye at College Football Hall of Fame

Tim and Coach Dye

Tim and Coach Dye during a break while doing a ‘live’ show

Executive Dining

At NYL banquet with Central Georgia colleagues

Tim and friends

Relaxing with AAC Executive Committee, l-r: Kathy, Bill, Tim, Wendy, Meghann

Jazzman knows Cool

Jazzman knows Cool

Tim and Coach Dye

Presenting a NYL Community Impact Grant to The First Tee of Troup County

Executive Dining

Taking time for important things – a snack and a chat

Summiteers

Summiteers

Tim and Lisa St. Simons 19

Tim and Lisa St. Simons 19

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