With more than 20 years of experience and expertise in retirement planning for small business owners and their employees, Scott aims to prepare his clients and help them learn the most appropriate methods to use the capital resources they have acquired.

“I prefer to teach clients, so they understand what we are doing and why,” said Scott, who joined Raymond James in April 2008.

Scott also specializes in Social Security planning and teaches classes to assist with benefits claiming as it relates to each client’s specific situation.

“I have always been fascinated with the financial services industry, and I enjoy the freedom to work with individuals and families who become very good friends,” he said.

Scott earned his bachelor’s degree from Utah State University. He served the Ogden Weber Chamber of Commerce executive board of directors and is the District Governor of the Utah-Idaho Kiwanis District.

Originally from Pocatello, Idaho, Scott lives with his wife, Julie in Ogden, Utah. The couple has five children who live throughout the Intermountain West and Pacific Northwest.

Scott enjoys river trips, fly fishing, snow skiing, and reading when he is away from the office.