Scott began his investment industry career in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1998 after serving as a journalist in the U.S. Marine Corps. While in college, he interned with A.G. Edwards and joined the firm upon graduation. He worked as a Bond Trader and in other home office roles before becoming a Financial Advisor and later a Branch Manager, until the company’s acquisition by Wachovia Securities and, subsequently, Wells Fargo Advisors. He joined Stifel in 2010 upon the opening of the Port Huron, Michigan, office as Branch Manager and First Vice President/Investments. In 2019, he founded Optimus Financial and transitioned to Stifel Independent Advisors (formerly Century Securities Associates), a Stifel affiliate.
Scott earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Saint Louis University and went on to attain an MBA at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ designation from the College for Financial Planning.
Active in his community, Scott is on the board of directors for the International Symphony Orchestra and was a former treasurer for the Wills Sainte Claire Auto Museum and Port Huron Museum.
Scott grew up in St. Louis, but now lives in Marysville, Michigan, with his wife, Amy. They enjoy reading, gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.