About

I'm a "Certified Financial Planner™" with over 30 years of experience as a licensed securities advisor and insurance agent. I received my Aeronautical Engineering Degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy, and my Masters Degree in Systems Management from USC. As an Adjunct Professor, I have taught Retirement Planning at University of Redlands and also taught at UC-Irvine. I occasionally serve the military as a “Personal Financial Counsellor.” I'm very active in my community, serving in the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce. I'm past President of the Mission Viejo Chamber, and serve on the board of the Financial Planning Association in Orange County. I was also Chairman of the Investment Advisory Commission for the City of Mission Viejo. My company is Quintessential Financial… a name chosen because I have Quintuplets (Five 28 years old… all graduated from college and working in their chosen careers). So I know something about college planning, too. I provide investment and insurance strategies for families and businesses. This includes devising income generating strategies for financial freedom (some call it "retirement"), and minimizing the dreaded tax bill. I'll put my engineering analysis to work for you. All securities offered through Money Concepts Capital Corp., Member FINRA/SIPC. Quintessential Financial Corp. is not affiliated with Money Concepts Capital Corp. Investments products and services available only to residents of California, Arizona, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Washington.

Firm Information

FirmQuintessential Financial Corp.
PositionPresident
Agency Typebroker_dealer
Firm CRD#2462276
About Firm
Founded in 2002. Quintessential Financial's name was chosen to honor the miraculous birth of Scot's five children in 1996. Scot is a proud member (and serves on the board) of the Financial Planning Association in Orange County. Scot is both a Certified Financial Planner [TM] and Certified Kingdom Advisor.
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Professional Details

Advisor CRD#2462276
Fiduciary Yes — acts in your best interest
CompensationAssets Under Management (AUM) • Fee-Based • Commission Only
Designations
Certified Financial Planner
Licenses
Series 7Series 63Series 65

Investment Information

Assets Under Management$35M
SEC Form ADV View Form ADV →

Practice Focus

Specialties
  • Portfolio Management 30%
  • Retirement Planning 30%
  • Alternative Investing 20%
  • Financial Planning 20%
Preferred Client Type
  • Baby Boomers 60%
  • Business Owners 35%
  • Military Personnel/Veterans 5%

Education

Education
University of Southern California
US Air Force Academy
College for Financial Planning

About Me

Community Involvement Financial Planning Association (FPA)

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