Meet the Retirement Course Instructors
Jenn King, CFP®, RICP®
Jenn King’s approach with her clients is always centered on her relationship with them and being an advocate and partner as they work together to achieve their goals. As an instructor for The Retirement Continuum™ courses, Jenn’s goal is to help attendees maximize their success in retirement – specifically, she will cover health care planning, social security optimization, and aging well and long-term care.
In private practice, Jenn serves as Assistant Director – Financial Planning with Paragon Wealth Strategies. She has spent nearly two decades mastering her craft in the areas of retirement and income planning, risk management, and estate planning.
Ms. King attended Jacksonville University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management. At graduation, she was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy, where she served as a Naval Aviator flying the SH-60F/H Seahawk Helicopter.
Jenn received her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) designation in 2008, her Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation in 2021, and has served several years on the board of the Financial Planning Association of Northeast Florida, completing her board time as President.
In her free time, Jenn is an active member of San Juan del Rio Catholic Church and enjoys dancing, doing Pilates, and spending time with her family. She is married to her husband, Craig, and blessed with their 2 children: her son is a student at George Mason University, and her daughter is a ballroom dancer and a member of the Bartram Trail High School Air Force JROTC.
Ian Aguilar, CFP®, MBA
Having grown up in a medical family, Ian views his profession as similar to that of a doctor – but for your finances. In teaching The Retirement Continuum™, Ian understands that many life decisions require a higher level of financial planning. Making those decisions correctly will heavily influence one’s ability to retire and experience the things in life that many of us aspire to enjoy.
Ian received his MBA from the Crummer School of Business at Rollins College and his undergraduate degree from Colgate University, where he majored in economics and played football. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and has been quoted in multiple publications such as CNN Business, the Associated Press, and Financial Planning Magazine.
In private practice, Ian is a Partner at Paragon Wealth Strategies, specializing in portfolio design, retirement planning, tax planning, and helping business owners adopt the right retirement program for their company. Understanding a client’s full financial picture to help them live their best life and achieve their end goals is what he sets out to do for those he works for.
Ian is a Ponte Vedra native who constantly seeks ways to elevate his community through service. He served as the President of the Ponte Vedra Rotary Club for the 2020-2021 Rotary year, is a board member of the YMCA of Nocatee, serves as the membership chair for the NE FL Chapter of the Financial Planning Association, and is a part of the St. John Paul II chapter of the Knights of Columbus.
He lives in Nocatee with his wife Nikki and two children. Ian is an avid sports fan and enjoys rooting for his local Jacksonville Jaguars and Florida Gators. When his body cooperates, he plays basketball, tennis, and golf in his spare time.
Scott Snider, CFP®, RICP®
Having spent more than a decade and a half in the financial services industry, Scott finds the most professional enjoyment in helping clients achieve their retirement goals and live a fulfilling life. He works with retirees to design their retirement income plan, evaluate their pension options, and devise efficient withdrawal strategies, as these are critical components to attaining a successful outcome. It’s these areas of proficiency that Scott focuses on within The Retirement Continuum™ courses.
In private practice, Scott is a Partner at Paragon Wealth Strategies, where he specializes in working with small business owners and corporate executives. Moreover, his expertise extends into retirement planning, investment management, and tax optimization strategies.
Mr. Snider is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), and a 5-year board member and the former president (2021) of the Financial Planning Association of Northeast Florida. Scott also holds the following designations and certifications:
RICP™: Retirement Income Certified Professional designation
CRPC®: Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
He received his bachelor’s in finance from Miami University (OH) and minored in economics. Additionally, Scott has been a featured commentator in such publications as Market Watch, Investment News, Money Magazine, and The Washington Post.
Scott and his wife, Emily, reside in Ponte Vedra Beach with their three girls and two dogs. In his spare time, you can find him out on the tennis courts, cheering his daughters on at their sporting events, cracking a joke at his own expense, or sharing laughs with family and friends.
