Director of Plan Audit and Assurance
Zen Life Financial
With over 20 years of experience in Financial Services, W. Scott Hinds specializes in Qualified Plans, Human Resources, and 401k plan management. A proud Air Force Veteran, he holds a BA in Political Science from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Public Citizenship, an MS in Communication from Syracuse’s Newhouse School, and an MBA from St. Bonaventure University, with a focus on Marketing and Finance.
Scott has also served as a 501c6 Non-Profit Director for more than 10 years, managing membership, conference management, and advocacy. Currently, he is working to develop a new Registered Investment Advisory Business in Downtown Rochester.
Scott’s dissertation, chaired by Dr. Daniel Tzabbar, is focused on effective qualified plan administration, education, and management, specifically as it relates to participant outcomes. This academic pursuit aligns with his extensive professional background in financial management. He hopes to defend his dissertation in the Spring of 2024.
Scott balances his professional life with family and personal interests. Married to Andrea since 2005, and father to two children, Ben and Briar, he resides in Rochester, NY. In his spare time, Scott enjoys playing guitar and coaches a year-round USA Swimming program.