Scott Maxwell

Scott L. Maxwell, CFP®, is a Vice President and Financial Advisor at Wealth Enhancement Group with more than 30 years of experience in the financial planning industry. His career began in 1993 as a Registered Representative with a national investment company, where he discovered his passion for helping individuals and families build strong financial foundations.

In 1997, Scott founded Financial Strategies, an independent boutique financial planning firm in Northern Idaho, which quickly grew into one of the region’s premier planning organizations. He earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 1999 after meeting the rigorous education, ethics, and experience requirements of the CFP Board of Standards. Scott is also a charter member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), the nation’s largest community of financial planning professionals.

Scott specializes in retirement and estate planning for clients who want to realize lifelong dreams, and leave meaningful legacies for their heirs and charitable causes. He brings clarity, structure, and long-term perspective to the planning process, helping clients make informed decisions and see their plans unfold successfully over time.
Scott is deeply committed to community involvement and has participated in several nonprofit and civic organizations over the years. Outside of work, he enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle in the Northwest. As the father of two, he can often be found camping, kayaking, sailing, or hiking—activities that reflect his appreciation for exploration and the natural world.