Navigating the Complexity of Wealth with Purpose, Principles, and Proven Expertise.
Leading with Purpose: Our Story
At Axiom Financial Strategies Group, we believe that wealth management is about more than just numbers—it’s about the people those numbers serve. Founded in 2009 by Vaughan Scott and Mike Grau, our firm was built on the “Axiom”—a closely held principle or truth.
Based in New Albany and serving the Greater Louisville area and clients nationwide, we have evolved from a small team in a single conference room to a robust independent advisory firm. Our journey is rooted in a commitment to objective, thoughtful advice that helps families and business owners protect what they’ve built.


The Principles That Guide Us: Our Values
Our culture is defined by five core values that act as the foundational pillars for every piece of advice we give and every plan we create:
- Service: Your happiness and long-term well-being are our primary goals.
- Integrity: We are committed to doing the right thing for our clients, our team, and our community.
- Accountability: We take ownership of the plans we build, constantly reevaluating them to meet your changing needs.
- Growth: We continuously search for proven strategies to achieve reasonable returns while managing risk.
- Innovation: In an era of unprecedented change, we remain focused on recognizing new opportunities and avoiding common pitfalls.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to be thought leaders when helping others define their paths to happiness.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to help individuals and families of all sizes grow and protect their wealth through objective, thoughtful advice, anchored in deep subject-matter expertise.
Intellectual Capital: Meet Our Team
We aren’t just a firm; we are a collective of credentialed professionals, including CFPs, CPAs, and MBAs. By combining our varied intellectual capital, we provide a personalized and complete financial strategy for every client.
From investment management and retirement planning to complex business governance and risk management, our advisors bring deep subject-matter expertise to the table. We don’t just plan; we implement, staying with you through every stage of your financial journey.


A Collaborative Ecosystem: Our Partners
Wealth management rarely happens in a vacuum. To provide a truly comprehensive experience, we often collaborate with a network of trusted strategic partners. Whether you need specialized legal resources, tax expertise, or niche business consulting, we bridge the gap between your goals and the professionals needed to realize them.
We sit on the same side of the table as you, ensuring all your advisors are aligned with your best interests.
