Scott Hinkle

Scott Hinkle is a Shareholder of Grant, Hinkle & Jacobs, Inc., located in Solana Beach, California. Mr. Hinkle has over fifteen years of experience in the financial services arena. He specializes in the development and implementation of advanced business succession and estate planning strategies for business owners and high net worth individuals.

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Succession, Exit Plans for Owners (Part 2)

Scott Hinkle

In today’s economy, key employees are less loyal and might be tempted to leave for even slightly greener pastures.

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Designing And Funding Succession And Exit Plans For Successful Business Owners, Part 1

Scott Hinkle

With the help of his trusted advisors, the business owner must understand that, only with proper planning today can the family maximize and protect the value of the years of hard work he/she has put into the company. Attention must be paid to planning for retirement, transitioning to a lesser role in the company, and the impact of his/her own mortality.|

Life Insurance 101: America’s Most Underused Risk Management Tool

Scott Hinkle

Almost four out of five U.S. households own some form of life insurance, meaning that to some degree, there is national consensus regarding the importance and usefulness of life insurance. However, the average household only owns enough coverage to replace 3.6 years of income, creating a significant gap between the amount of coverage families have versus the amount of coverage they actually need. Forty-four percent of U.S. households would agree that they do not have sufficient coverage to meet their potential needs. The question then arises of why so many Americans are underinsured.|