Scott ReedScott 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 o 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.