Scott Pinkerton, the managing partner FourThought Private Wealth, (a part of the FourThought Financial, LLC family of companies) has been named to the list of 1,200 top U.S. financial advisors by Barron’s.com and Barron’s Magazine for the 12th time. The list can be found at Barrons.com/report/top-financial-advisors/1000/2020. According to Barron’s, its rankings are based on data provided by over 4,000 financial advisors. Ranking factors include assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, and client retention. Pinkerton adds the Barron’s recognition to his recent listing on Forbes’s 2020 list of “Best in State Wealth Advisors.”* He was ranked #17 out of 115 in the north Florida region, which encompasses markets including Tampa/St. Pete, Orlando, Jacksonville and the Florida panhandle. He is the only nominated wealth advisor who made the list who practices in Venice, FL. Pinkerton stated, “It is always an honor to be personally recognized by Barron’s but speaking for our entire team at FourThought Private Wealth, it is especially gratifying because it is a reflection of our commitment to putting our clients’ best interests first. When you prioritize their needs, inclusion on Barron’s is the result.” A lifelong resident of Venice, FL, Pinkerton has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He was educated at Wittenberg University and at the Wharton University School of Business. Pinkerton holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner™, Certified Investment Management Analyst® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®.