Michael Chrisler

Michael Chrisler is the founder of Flex Financial, a financial planning and coaching business based in Chicago. Flex Financial, a value-based firm, was founded with a commitment to providing access, resources, and education to everyone who needs it, regardless of their financial situation.

Prior to founding Flex Financial, Michael spent nearly 15 years as a vice president at Envestnet, a financial technology leader of integrated portfolio, practice management, and reporting solutions for financial advisors and institutions. Training financial advisors provided Michael unique insight into how to effectively support clients and make financial counseling more accessible.

While at Envestnet, Michael played a key role in the company’s growth from less than 100 employees to 3,400, as well as its expansion through Initial Public Offering (IPO) as a publicly traded company. This “grassroots” leadership experience shaped his management style and laid the foundation and appreciation of successful organizations.

Michael earned a BA in consumer science from the University of Wisconsin — Madison. A proud husband and father, he resides with his wife Brittany and their two sons. When he’s not busy promoting financial literacy in the community, Michael enjoys spending quality time playing video games with his sons, practicing martial arts, and being the IT support for his entire family.