Barrett Essman

Barrett Essman, MBA, CLU, ChFC, RICP, is an experienced professional in the financial services industry, currently serving as the Manager of Underwriting at Modern Woodmen of America since August 2006. In this role, Barrett leads a high-performing team responsible for the review and underwriting of life insurance and annuity business. Previous positions at Modern Woodmen include Manager of Advanced Sales, where Barrett guided a team in advanced financial planning strategies, and Advanced Sales Associate, focusing on training Financial Representatives in complex sales concepts. Barrett also has experience as a Compliance Auditor, conducting audits and seminars on compliance for registered representatives. Prior experience includes various roles at Raymond James Financial Inc. and serving as a Team Lead at Wells Fargo. Barrett holds an MBA from St. Ambrose University and a BA in Political Science from Iowa State University.