Our Team

How We Work

Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.

Our team approach adds perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.

Meet Our Team

Scott B. Schickling, CPA, CFP

Owner/President

(636) 495-1990

scott.schickling@sbscpa.net

I embarked on my professional journey with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting in 1991, becoming a Certified Public Accountant in 1995 and later a Certified Financial Planner in 2002. My career began at a large regional CPA firm in Western New York, where I worked from 1993 to 2000. During this time, I had the opportunity to work closely with a design and manufacturing business that later became my employer as I took on the role of CFO from 2000 to 2007. This transition allowed me to achieve a better family balance while my stepdaughter attended middle and high school.

The path to my career was shaped by personal experiences. At the age of 19, I faced the challenge of independence following the loss of my parents. Inspired by my stepfather, a hard-working businessman, I pursued accounting, recognizing its potential to provide a stable and rewarding career. The financial challenges I encountered during this time highlighted the importance of sound financial advice, fueling my passion for helping others maintain or enhance their quality of life.

I find great fulfillment in working with clients to pursue their financial goals, particularly in planning for retirement. This stage of life is one of the most significant decisions a person can make, both in the journey to get there and the path during retirement. Splitting my time between Medina, NY, and Eureka, MO, I cherish both communities as wonderful places to raise a family. My wife, Jan Schickling, stepdaughter Justine, and granddaughter Marianna are my greatest inspirations, with Justine and Marianna being the reason for our office in Eureka, MO. In my free time, I enjoy fly fishing and working outdoors, hobbies that allow me to connect with nature and find balance in life.