Scott Cody | Episode #18

What if the biggest obstacle in planning your future isn’t money, markets, or timing but the quiet overwhelm that builds when life gets complicated and the financial “junk drawer” grows deeper?In this episode of the Make Life Less Taxing Podcast, Daniel Hanzelka sits down with Scott Cody, partner and co-founder of Latitude Financial Group, a firm known for guiding women in transition, business owners, and near-retirees through seasons of uncertainty with clarity and structure.Scott shares how his early career in market research shaped his desire to do work that creates real impact and how that led him into a life of helping clients navigate complex decisions, transitions, and long-term goals with confidence. Using thoughtful, grounded analogies from mountain guides to cereal aisles Scott brings a refreshing and human perspective to what true financial planning looks like.You’ll hear stories of clients who moved from confusion to clarity, lessons from two decades of guiding families, and why Scott believes the advisor’s role is part interpreter, part coach, and part steady companion on the journey toward meaningful outcomes.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:• Why overwhelm not markets is often the real planning barrier• How a skilled guide brings clarity to life’s major transitions• The hidden traps many business owners face when planning their exit• Why structure, cadence, and relationships matter more than products• How perspective not prediction shapes long-term confidence• Why accountability is essential, but it must be mutual• The deeper purpose behind Scott’s work and the legacy he hopes to leave👤 About Scott CodyScott Cody is the co-founder and partner at Latitude Financial Group, where he helps clients navigate life transitions with clarity, structure, and a guide-by-your-side approach to true financial planning. Known for his grounded style and relational focus, Scott supports women in transition, business owners, and near-retirees seeking confidence in uncertain times.📍 Location: Denver Colorado🌐 Website: https://latitudefinancialgroup.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-cody-mba-cfs-cpfa-b743395/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latitudefinancialgroup🎥 YouTube: hhttps://www.youtube.com/@LatitudeFinancialGroupDenver🎧 About the Make Life Less Taxing PodcastMake Life Less Taxing is a show dedicated to helping people build freedom, clarity, and purpose in every part of their financial life. No hype. No product talk. Just meaningful conversations that help you think differently and live more intentionally.🌐 More Episodes: https://makelifelesstaxingpodcast.com📥 Be a Guest: https://makelifelesstaxingpodcast.com/apply#MakeLifeLessTaxing #FinancialClarity #LifeTransitions #RetirementPlanning #BusinessOwnerLife #AdvisorInsights #WealthMindset #LegacyBuilding #PurposeDrivenPlanning