Independent Financial Consultant with over 20 years experience
Scott Wright is the president of Liberty Consulting Corporation and has been an independent financial consultant since 1999. With over 20 years successful experience in the financial services business Scott has proven to be a leader in his field. His philosophy about growing and protecting assets starts by taking the time to get to know his clients and understand their needs. Every client gets a personal meeting designed to uncover what is truly important about their financial life. Next they get their own cutting edge website that automatically updates their accounts showing their progress toward reaching their goals. Technology and a wealth of resources help Scott to generate and maintain plans for his clients.
In 2005 he was designated as a Master Financial Professional (MFP) by the American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM) and holds the Registered Financial Consultant (RFC) designation given by the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC). His securities registrations include the FINRA Series 7 (General Securities Registered Rep.), Series 66 (Uniform Investment Advisor), as well as registered loan broker and life insurance licenses. He began his career by earning his BSBA majoring in finance from The Ohio State University in 1989. His resume includes management and executive level positions at American General, Banc One Financial Services and MidAm Financial Services / Sky Financial.
Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: What’s Happening in the World of Higher Education?
This article covers the decline in college enrollment, recent developments in student debt and financial aid, and tips for making cost-effective decisions.
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Time to Bulk Up Your Emergency Fund
A financial crisis can strike when least expected, so it’s important to have a sufficient emergency fund. This article offers some suggestions to help increase a fund before it’s needed.
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Small Businesses Could Face Borrowing Challenges
Despite tougher lending conditions and higher interest costs, many people who need capital for business purposes may need to borrow money. This article discusses some common financing options.
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How Taxes Impact Your Retirement-Income Strategy
Retirees face unique challenges when managing their income, particularly when it comes to taxes. This article provides an overview of tax-related issues, from taxing Social Security to the new RMD rules and determining when to tap taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.
Calculators
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.