About Scott Searles

Serving clients primarily in Ohio and Florida, Scott is the owner of Skybox Financial Group, where, as a knowledgeable and experienced professional, he helps clients plan for their financial future.

The Biggest Risk to Your Retirement Plan Isn’t the Market, It’s Decision Fatigue

The Biggest Risk to Your Retirement Plan Isn’t the Market, It's Decision Fatigue By Scott Searles  |  May 22nd, 2026 Too Many Choices, Not Enough Clarity We live in [...]

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The 5-Year Window Before Retirement: Where Small Decisions Can Have a Big Impact

The 5-Year Window Before Retirement: Where Small Decisions Can Have a Big Impact By Scott Searles  |  May 15th, 2026 There’s a common assumption that retirement planning is about [...]

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Retiring in an Uncertain Market: Why Income Strategy Matters More Than Market Timing

Retiring in an Uncertain Market: Why Income Strategy Matters More Than Market Timing By Scott Searles  |  May 8th, 2026 The Wrong Question Most Retirees Are Asking When markets [...]

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Did You Rush Your Estate Plan? TCJA Extension

Did You Rush Your Estate Plan? What the TCJA Extension Means for High-Net-Worth Families  by Scott Searles  |  May 1st, 2026 When the Deadline Disappears, So Does the Pressure—Or [...]

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Private Equity Payouts: How to Avoid a Surprise Tax Bill

Private Equity Payouts: How to Avoid a Surprise Tax Bill By Scott Searles A private equity payout often represents years of work coming together. It also tends to introduce [...]

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What Your 2025 Tax Return Reveals About Your Retirement Plan

What Your 2025 Tax Return Reveals About Your Retirement Plan Scott Searles  |  April 3rd, 2026 Many tax returns are filed, signed, and promptly forgotten. Which is unfortunate—because they [...]

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Roth Conversions in a Volatile Market: Opportunity or Risk?

Roth Conversions in a Volatile Market: Opportunity or Risk? By Scott Searles |  April 10th, 2026 Market declines tend to trigger two reactions: concern and hesitation. Less commonly, they [...]

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Retirement Preparedness in 2026: Planning for Longer Lives, Rising Healthcare Costs, and Income Volatility

Retirement Preparedness in 2026: Planning for Longer Lives, Rising Healthcare Costs, and Income Volatility Retirement used to be a 10–15 year chapter. For many families today, it may last [...]

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Supreme Court Tariff Ruling: Key Takeaways for Investors

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling: Key Takeaways for Investors by Scott Searles  |  March 13th, 2026 After nearly a year of trade policy uncertainty, the Supreme Court's ruling that recent [...]

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