Who We Are

Your Team

At Eskew Financial Group, we believe that careful planning is essential to reaching your financial goals with confidence. A well-structured plan considers where you are now, where you want to go, and the resources available to get you there. Along the way, adjustments may be needed to navigate unexpected challenges and stay on track. For more than 45 years, the Eskew Financial team has been guiding clients through this process, ensuring they have a clear path forward—no matter where they are on their journey.

Curt Eskew, CLU^®, CLTC^®

Founder & CEO, Financial Advisor

Curt Eskew has been working with individual and business clientele on their wealth accumulation and preservation goals for more than 46 years. His areas of focus include retirement and estate planning, wealth management, and business succession planning. He is an active member of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange to stay current on the evolving needs of his clients. As a local leader in financial advisory services, Curt is a past president and member of the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council, as well as a member of the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Sarasota. He is also a Life and Qualifying Member of the Million Dollar Round Table^* and was honored to be elected by his peers as the 60th President of the National Agents Advisory Council of New York Life Insurance Company. Above all, Curt prides himself on his honesty and integrity.

Curt is a member of the Nautilus Group^®, a resource for estate conservation and business succession ideas available to approximately 200 New York Life financial professionals nationwide.

In addition to being an agent with New York Life Insurance Company, he is also a registered representative for NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC) offering securities products to individuals residing in the state of Florida.

He is an Investment Adviser Representative with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Through Eagle Strategies, his clients have access to fee based financial planning and fee based investment advisory services.

Curt received his B.A. in Marketing from the University of South Florida. He holds a Chartered Life Underwriter^® designation from the American College and the Certified in Long-Term Care designation.

Curt enjoys golf, travel, and the Tampa Bay Rays. As an instrument rated pilot, he shares his love of flying with family, clients and children of the local Young Eagles program.

^*MDRT is recognized throughout the industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance.

**Read more about the Forbes SHOOK®Research Top Financial Security Professionals list and the ranking methodology here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rjshook/2025/07/10/methodology-americas-top-financial-security-professionals-2025/

Our Staff

Nancy Sault

Executive Assistant | LSA

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Emily Eskew

Director of Marketing | Communications

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Community Involvement

Our firm provides access to extensive resources and world-class financial expertise, all delivered with the personal support of our team. We serve as your guide, connecting you with the right people and solutions at the right times so you can focus on what matters most.

EAA Young Eagles Program

Curt has been a long-time supporter of EAA’s Young Eagle Program. Launched in 1992, the Young Eagle program has dedicated more than 25 years to giving youth ages 8-17 their first free ride in an airplane.

It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation.

A Bond of Love Adoption Agency

Curt is on the Board of Directors of A Bond of Love Adoption Agency.

A Bond of Love is a non-profit, licensed adoption agency based in Sarasota. Founded in 1992, A Bond of Love provides legal and social services to birth mothers and adoptive parents.

ABL received the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institutes 2005 Angels in Adoption Award.

The award honors the good work of those who have enriched the lives of adoptees and foster children.

Community Foundation of Sarasota

Since 1991, Curt has been an active supporter of the efforts by the Community Foundation of Sarasota. Founded in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council, the Foundation has been making the important connection between individuals’ personal memories, passions and dreams and the fulfillment of their charitable goals. What resonates most highly with Curt is the motto of the goals - “Be the One”- as it reflects their belief that anyone can be a philanthropist and give back to the community regardless of means.

Where We Do Business

Based in Florida, we serve clients in many states throughout the nation. If your state isn’t highlighted and you’re interested in working with us, reach out and we can discuss how we can help.