SCOTT WELLENS, Author at Best in Wealth

What Should Your Net Worth Be Right Now? Ep #203

By SCOTT WELLENS | 09/02/2022 |

What should your net worth be? Where do you compare to the average investor? As a listener of this podcast, I think you are an above-average person. So what should your net worth be if you are above-average? In this episode of Best in Wealth, I share seven traits that make you an above-average person.…

Giving Money to Loved Ones: 4 Things You Need to Consider, Ep #202

By SCOTT WELLENS | 08/19/2022 |

Are you in a place to help your kids, siblings, or friends? What if you want to help your parents financially? How do you give money to loved ones? This is when things get dicey. This is not an easy subject to think about. But you will likely face it at some point during your life.…

Three BIG Questions to Ponder, Ep #201

By SCOTT WELLENS | 08/05/2022 |

Have you heard of George Kinder? He is a well-known life planning expert. When it comes to retirement planning, it is not all about the money. The hard part is figuring out what is important. George has come up with three big questions that I want everyone to think about. Each of the questions is tough to answer. It will take…

The FIRE Movement Retirement Strategy, Ep #200

By SCOTT WELLENS | 07/22/2022 |

The book “Your Money or Your Life” by Vicki Robin was the book that is credited with launching the FIRE Movement. FIRE stands for “Financial Independence, Retire Early.” The FIRE Movement has exploded and become popular among Millennials. So what is the FIRE Movement? In this episode of Best in Wealth, I will share the…

The 6 Traits that Make You a Smart Person, Ep #199

By SCOTT WELLENS | 07/08/2022 |

The 6 Traits that Make You a Smart Person, Ep #199 What are the 6 traits that make you a smart person? Why is it important to exhibit these traits? “Smart” used to mean having access to information or memorizing endless facts and figures. That is an outdated belief. I believe that smart, ambitious, and…

Scott Wellens, CFP® is an investment advisor and founder of Fortress Planning Group. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Scott quickly ascended to become a Vice President of North American Sales at a major regional provider of telecommunications infrastructure. While financially successful in this role, Scott searched for ways to pursue his passion related to financial literacy and providing financial freedom for both his own family and others. During his search, Scott became curious about the significant gap he found in the financial services sector: he was unable to find a comprehensive financial planner that maintained a family stewardship lens without being attached to financial products. Scott decided to fill that gap by creating his own planning firm that maintains a strong passion for comprehensive, unbiased wealth planning that is genuinely client-centered.

Scott resides in Menomonee Falls, WI with his family. He is the father of three active and independent daughters who keep him on his toes. Scott is an active community member, serving on the Hamilton Education Foundation Board, serves as a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace facilitator and leads the All Pro Dad’s group at their local elementary school. Scott enjoys spending his free time visiting state parks with his family, reading, and watching the Milwaukee Bucks and the Green Bay Packers win ball games.