Scott Hinkle is a Partner of Grant, Hinkle & Jacobs, Inc., has over fifteen years of experience in the financial services arena. He specializes in the development and implementation of advanced business succession planning and estate planning strategies for business owners and high net worth individuals. Mr. Hinkle has the unique ability to communicate complex financial strategies in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. He is a frequently requested speaker and a provider of continuing education to accountants, attorneys, and financial advisors. Mr. Hinkle is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara. He earned his Juris Doctor from Concord Law School, and in 1998, Mr. Hinkle earned his Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation. Mr. Hinkle is a member of the California State Bar and the San Diego County Bar Association. He was voted one of “America’s Top Financial Planners” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego and the University of San Diego’s Estate Planning Council. Mr. Hinkle resides in Encinitas, California with his wife Kelly, daughters Ella and Kate, and son Sam. My websites: San Diego Life Insurance Companies