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Scott Kaminsky

Your dream was to be successful and be able to do what you wanted when you wanted to for the rest of your life. Now you’re faced with the challenge of economic uncertainty in an uncertain world. In your working years as well as retirement, it’s important to have the prudent deployment of planning and risk management through education, discipline and common sense.

Frequently, financial education is neglected, handed off or dismissed altogether. The adviser is speaking in a language that is simply not understood by the client. Knowing how difficult it is to bridge that gap as well as his passion for sports, Scott was instrumental in releasing 5 Biggest Challenges Facing Professional Athletes. This powerful study combines a touch of human element that brings to light these challenges while offering common sense solutions. Scott firmly believes that education and prudence can alleviate many of these challenges.

Scott’s passion for sports began in 1980 when he played for the New Jersey State Little League Championship team from Margate, New Jersey. His baseball career continued on where he played for Atlantic City High School then Fairleigh Dickinson University. Scott is a member of The Sports Financial Advisors Association, Athletes & Executives and National Youth Sports Coaches Association where he contributes his insight as a Little League baseball coach. In addition to coaching, Scott serves as a Den Leader for his local Cub Scouts. Scott lives in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania with his wife Lisa, daughter Alexa, and son Brandon.

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