Professional
Professional Credentials and Memberships
Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®)
Scott Cheney has earned the ChFC® professional designation from the American College, Bryn Mawr, PA.
The ChFC® designation is the most advanced financial planning certification available and prepares candidates to meet advanced financial planning needs of individuals, professionals and small-business owners.
ChFC® candidates must complete a minimum of 9 college-level courses and 18 hours of supervised examinations covering key financial planning disciplines including income taxation, retirement & pension planning, investment planning, and estate planning.
Candidates must also fulfill stringent experience and ethics requirements and stay current with 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®)
Scott Cheney has earned the CLU® professional designation from the American College, Bryn Mawr, PA.
The CLU® is the world's most respected designation of insurance expertise and prepares candidates with the in-depth knowledge necessary to provide expert guidance to individuals, professionals and small-business owners.
CLU® candidates must complete a minimum of 8 college-level courses and 16 hours of supervised examinations covering key subjects including life, disability, and long-term insurance, life insurance law, the use of life insurance in business continuation and estate planning applications, and group & executive benefits.
Candidates must also fulfill stringent experience and ethics requirements and stay current with 30 hours of continuing education every two years.
Society of Financial Service Professionals™
Scott Cheney is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals™.
Founded in 1928, the Society of Financial Service Professionals™ has been helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve financial security for 80 years. The mission of the Society of Financial Service Professionals™ is to promote professionalism among its members through the highest quality continuing education and the maintenance of high ethical standards and conduct.
The society is the only professional organization in the industry that requires its members to be credentialed or actively pursuing one of these widely recognized financial service designations or degrees: CASL®,CEBS®, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, CLF®, CLU®, CPA, CPC, CTFA, Enrolled Actuary, JD (licensed), Graduate Degree in Financial Services (MBA,MS,MSFS,MSM,PhD), REBC® & RHU®.
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
Scott Cheney is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).
Founded in 1890, NAIFA is the nation's largest financial services membership association. The mission of NAIFA® is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members.
Other Professional Work Experience
Adjunct Faculty, University of Utah David Eccles School of Business
Scott Cheney teaches Finance 5250, Insurance and Financial Planning for Individuals and Business Owners, during the spring semester.
Career Awards and Recognition
National Quality Award (NQA)
Scott Cheney has received the National Quality Award (NQA) in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Created in 1944 by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), the NQA recognizes financial professionals whose persistency records indicate competence and dedication to their clients. Financial professionals who win this award have tangible evidence signifying the products they sell will meet clients' needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Philosophy, University of Utah, June 1993.
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