Prior to becoming an Area Chair with C12 Group, Scott Whitley was part of executive management in a Fortune 500 company and most recently managing partner of a start-up entrepreneurial organization. Having over 30 years within the financial services industry, Scott has gained experience, expertise, and insight in sales, marketing, business operations, strategic planning, P&L management, business succession and acquisition. A Registered Corporate Coach with the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches®, Scott coached and consulted many independent advisors within the firm and facilitated scores of roundtable groups to aid advisory practices achieve success in business growth, team development, operational efficiencies, and work/life balance. In January of 2017, Scott pursued a new venture launching an independent financial planning firm. As its President and Managing Partner, the firm grew within 3 years to become the 5th largest organization within the independent contractor division of Raymond James Financial Services. One of Scott’s passions is mentoring and ministering to your people. He volunteer teaches at Asheville Christian Academy, has been involved with non-profit organizations, facilitated church plants, and served on various ministry teams. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Winthrop University and a Masters of Education East Carolina University. He and his wife of 35 years and their 2 married sons all the mountains of Asheville home.