In 2006 Scott Reed founded Hardy Reed with partner, John Hardy. He is a firm principal and CEO today. Scott began working in the investment industry in 1985, dedicating the first 21 years of his career to the J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC, brokerage firm where he met his present-day partner, John C. Hardy. Scott earned his Endowments and Foundations Certificate at the Wharton School of Business in 2006. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst™ (AIFA®), and a CEFEX Analyst, having met the criteria established by the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX). Scott has received formal training in investment fiduciary responsibili