Scott J. Menta, CFP®, CHFC®, CLU®
Financial Services Executive | Investment Advisor Representative
Since 1987 I’ve been helping people plan for their financial future. Attaining all of the major financial planning designations, has provided me with the proper perspectives for guiding people. I currently hold the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional designation, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter designations. The strength of my approach is thorough and open conversations with my clients. The process begins with a discussion about values. Not goals, mind you, but values. Too often planners and other financial professionals discuss goals that people think they have or would like to have. My philosophy is that by exploring what people want out of life, what they want for their children and grandchildren and ultimately their worldview, we can get at their core values. It’s then and only then that goals can be set.
The next step would be exploring options. All of them. Not just a few, not what is most common. All options should be brought to the table for complete analysis. There are benefits and trade-offs with each option. But by having already reached their core values, the decisions typically jump off the page.
2023 Five Star Wealth Manager Award Recipient *
*This award was issued by Five Star Professional on 12/1/2022 for the following period of 3/21/2022 - 9/16/2022.
I am licensed and registered to offer products and services in NY. Licenses and registrations will vary. Domiciled in NY.
CA Insurance License #0G97788