Scott Hackney has been Member, Chief Compliance Officer of Independent Wealth Management since January 2009, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Scott Hackney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage and an Associate degree in Business Administration from Northwestern Michigan College.
Independent Wealth Management, LLC is a Traverse City, MI firm with $203M under management, 176 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its May 2026 filing.
Scott Hackney is Partner of Independent Wealth Management, based in Traverse City, MI. He brings over 20 years of experience in the financial planning industry to the firm. Before the formation of Independent Wealth Management, he established and operated Hackney Financial Services, LLC from 1998 to 2010.
Scott Hackney’s longest registration is the current one, 16 years at Independent Wealth Management since 2010. Before joining Independent Wealth Management in 2011, Scott Hackney was registered through National Planning Corporation ("NPC of America" in FL & NY).
- – present · 16 yearsTraverse City, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 124242
- National Planning Corporation ("NPC of America" in FL & NY)– · 10 yearsTraverse City, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 29604
Professional designations
Listed by Independent Wealth Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner
Investment adviser representative registrations
Scott Hackney is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states. The first approvals date from January 2011; the most recent is Texas, in September 2024.
- FloridaSince 6 June 2016
- MichiganSince 18 January 2011
- TexasSince 5 September 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 26 June 2006 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 20 September 1993 |
| Series 22 | Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination | 4 April 1992 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 1 June 1991 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 1 June 1991 |
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Scott C Hackney
- CRD
- 2148253
- Firm
- Independent Wealth Management · CRD 124242
- Role
- Member, Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 236 1/2 E. FRONT ST, Traverse City, MI 49684
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 1999
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- iwmusa.com
Where does Scott Hackney work?
Scott Hackney has been Member, Chief Compliance Officer of Independent Wealth Management, LLC since January 2009, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Scott Hackney a financial advisor?
Yes. Scott Hackney has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, Michigan and Texas, through Independent Wealth Management since January 2011.
How many years of experience does Scott Hackney have?
Scott Hackney has 27 years in the financial industry, since April 1999, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Scott Hackney passed?
Scott Hackney has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 22, Series 7 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in June 1991.
Where did Scott Hackney work before Independent Wealth Management?
Before Independent Wealth Management, Scott Hackney was registered through National Planning Corporation ("NPC of America" in FL & NY), February 1999 to December 2009.
Where is Scott Hackney based?
Scott Hackney’s registered office is in Traverse City, MI.
Is Scott Hackney registered with FINRA?
No. Scott Hackney has no current broker registration.
Is Scott Hackney a CFP?
Independent Wealth Management lists Scott Hackney with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Scott Hackney’s record?
Search CRD 2148253 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Scott Hackney’s full registration record.
