J Scott Foster CFP® RICP® in

J Scott Foster CFP® RICP®

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Independent Financial Advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC
📍 Westlake Village, California, United States

J Scott Foster is a seasoned Financial Advisor at Pacific Advisors with experience since 1993. He specializes in creating financial wellness for big-picture thinkers, leveraging his expertise as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and RICP®. He also teaches financial representatives nationally for The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.

Outside of his financial practice, Scott is a passionate photographer, which helps him pause, see the world differently, and gain greater appreciation. He also enjoys an active lifestyle that includes snow skiing, golf, travel, wine tasting, and spending quality time with his family at the beach.

He believes photography helps him pause mentally, seeing the world and light with greater appreciation.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Independent Financial Advisor
Location
Westlake Village, California, United States
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Optimal Financial Wellness
His stated passion is to help clients experience optimal financial wellness as a foundation for their future.
Thinking Expansively
Through his firm "Play The Infinite Game," he works with clients willing to think differently and without limits to achieve uncommon success.
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Career

Work history

6-2026
Independent Financial Advisor
Independent Financial Group, LLC
7-2023
Forbes Award
Forbes 2024 Best In State Financial Security Professional
4-2004
Owner
John Scott Foster Insurance Solutions
1-2011 - 6-2026
LBS Faculty Member
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
7-1993 - 6-2026
Financial Advisor
Pacific Advisors
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Education
2005 - 2006
CFP®
The American College
1975 - 1975
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Pasadena City College
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