SCott Snider, CFP®, RICP®

Woody Hayes famously said, “success - it’s what you do with what you’ve got.”

The “money talk” is an uncomfortable subject for many people, however, one of Scott’s greatest strengths is relating to his clients in a genuine way. PARAGON’s clients gain comfort in knowing that they have a trusted advisor who will listen to them without judgment. Thereby giving them the confidence to open up about the important issues at hand and get to the root of what really matters to them.

While Scott believes “the numbers tell the story”, he also understands that everything in life can benefit from the proper context. It’s that delicate balancing act that allows Scott to help his clients remain on track toward achieving their financial goals while still maintaining their desired lifestyle.

After spending nearly a decade as a financial advisor with large investment and banking institutions creating financial plans and advising on retirement income strategies, Scott took the leap to start his own independent financial planning firm in 2016 – Mellen Money Management. For 4 years, he grew a successful advisory firm, then in 2020 Scott and his business partner merged with PARAGON. As an entrepreneur with bigger goals in mind, Scott seized the opportunity to partner with a firm whose mission really spoke to him – honesty, hard work, continuous education, and world-class service.

Mr. Snider is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. He has served as a 5-year board member and the former president (2021) of the Financial Planning Association of Northeast Florida. Scott also holds the following designations and certifications:

  • RICP™: Retirement Income Certified Professional designation

  • CRPC®: Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor

He received his bachelor’s in finance from Miami University (OH), where he also minored in economics. Additionally, Scott has been a featured expert in such publications as Market Watch, Investment News, Money Magazine, and The Washington Post.

Scott and his wife, Emily, reside in Ponte Vedra Beach with their 3 girls and 2 dogs. In his spare time, you can find him out on the tennis courts, cheering his daughters on at their sporting events, cracking a joke at his own expense, or sharing laughs with family and friends.