Scot started working as a financial planner in 2000 with a desire to help those closest to him obtain quality financial advice. Since the beginning of his career, Scot has consistently and intentionally worked for independent financial planning firms so he could incorporate his commitment to serve his clients as an investment fiduciary and put his clients’ interests first. His philosophy is to advise his clients with dignity, respect, and professionalism; and only make recommendations that he would make for his own family.Scot is the host of the retirement planning podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, available on both iTunes and Google Play. The show provides tips and strategies to demystify the retirement process for those in or entering retirement. Scot is a regular contributor to Kiplinger and has been regularly quoted in publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Market Watch, Yahoo Finance, Nasdaq and Investopedia. He also formally hosted the nationally syndicated radio show Smart Money Talk Radio.Prior to founding Sterling Wealth Partners, he served as a senior wealth strategist and head of the investment committee for a wealth management firm. In addition to his partnership at Sterling Wealth Partners, Scot’s additional experience includes his role as CEO of Bradley Investments and Briggs Development and his current role as CEO of Scot Strategy, Inc.Scot has extensive experience in all facets of financial planning, including retirement planning, income planning, social security planning, charitable planning and legacy planning. In conjunction with this, Scot also has comprehensive experience in taxes, real estate, and business. He is married to his wife, Shannon, and they have two boys. They enjoy traveling, especially to Scot’s childhood home in Minnesota, and to the Caribbean where they were married.Check Scot’s background on FINRA’s BrokerCheck at: http://brokercheck.finra.org/Individual/Summary/4555602. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.