Esslinger Financial
Chad Esslinger
Wealth Management Advisor|CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®, AEP®
Bringing clarity to complexity to help others achieve their full financial potential.
We're top ranked by Forbes
Forbes has recognized Chad Esslinger as one of the top financial security professionals in Missouri. Many thanks to our hardworking team, amazing clients, and partnership with Northwestern Mutual. This wouldn't have been possible without you.
Disclosure: Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals list (July 2024), Research and ranking provided by SHOOK Research, LLC. Based upon data as of 12/31/2023. Northwestern Mutual (NM) and its advisors do not pay for placement on 3rd party rating or ranking lists. NM and its advisors do, however, pay marketing fees to these organizations to promote the rating or ranking(s). Rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success.

Chad Esslinger, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®, AEP®, CLTC, is a NFLPA Registered Player Financial Advisor
Esslinger Financial
My Mission
"Bringing clarity to complexity to help others achieve their full financial potential."
Do you hear that? That little voice inside us all that tells you don't worry about it. You can do that tomorrow. Most of us put things off from time to time, but giving into procrastination can really hurt us, particularly when it comes to planning for your future.
If you feel you're dragging your feet because you don't know what to do about your finances or are worried of making the wrong financial decision, I'd like to help. I can help you understand what you need to do to help protect your family and prepare for a financially secure future.
Expert Guidance and Innovative Solutions
As a member of Northwestern Mutual, I have access to some of the most specialized financial expertise in the country and am able to provide you with high quality risk management and investment solutions.
Helping my clients to achieve financial security with an appropriate mix of expert guidance and innovative product solutions is a very personal matter. My commitment to you is to call on the full capabilities of the network, drawing upon my own skills and the expertise of qualified specialists to help you meet your personal financial and business goals.
Along the way, my hope is that we establish a trusting relationship, one that will endure and grow as your life changes and your financial needs evolve.
–Chad Esslinger

The Northwestern Mutual difference
No. 1
Best life insurance company for consumer experience, 2023. (NerdWallet)1
Top 5
We're one of the Top U.S. Independent Investment Broker-Dealers.2
$8.2B
In dividends expected to be paid in 2025.3
A++
AAA, Aaa, and AA+ - we've earned the highest financial strength ratings awarded to life insurers from all four major rating agencies.4