About Us

Chad R. Bester CFP®

Partner, Senior Vice President of Investments

651-503-8195
Chad.Bester@mtyale.com

Chad is a Senior Vice President of Investments with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He serves as a trusted advisor for a select group of individuals and families helping them build, manage, preserve, and transition their wealth. Prior to joining Mount Yale, Chad was a Private Wealth Financial Advisor, Managing Director at Wells Fargo Advisors. He holds degrees in Economics and Management from Hamline University and is a Certified Financial Planner™. Chad's opportunities to give back include serving on the Board of Trustees for Hamline University, his church’s Finance and Gift committees, and the Tocqueville Cabinet of United Way. In addition, Chad stays actively involved with the community as a restaurant owner and entrepreneur.

Chad’s family is the heart of his personal life. He enjoys water skiing whenever the Minnesota weather permits, watching Vikings football, reading, hunting and spending time with his family at the cabin and his farm. Chad is a lifelong resident of Minnesota. He and his wife Janel have three children, Grace, Hunter, and Madeline and their dog Lucky. He loves grilling for his family and he makes a killer version of rigatoni. Chad has a strong appreciation for cars, and has always wanted a 1970 Chevelle SS.