Scott Reed, BCF, AIFA, CIMA, and CEFEX Analyst is the CEO of Hardy Reed, LLC--one of the leading fiduciary consulting firms in the United States. Scott has spoken at national and regional conferences over the last fifteen years, becoming one of the most respected and entertaining voices in the industry through his examination of fiduciary excellence and investment ethics. Having served on over 30 non-profit boards in the past 25 years, in addition to his role as CEO of one of the first firms globally to be independently CEFEX Certified, Scott brings a unique perspective to his writing. He has written a syndicated financial column for 25 years, which focused on investment philosophy. A graduate from Vanderbilt University, Scott currently resides in Tupelo, Mississippi, with his wife and two daughters.