Scott brings more than 30 years of experience in the investment industry and is a former advisory firm owner who now serves as a dedicated advisor with Deschutes Investment Consulting. After successfully building and leading his own registered investment advisory firm for over two decades, Scott merged his practice into Deschutes Investment Consulting to provide clients with enhanced resources, continuity, and long-term support—while maintaining the personalized advice they value.
As a former founder and firm leader, Scott built a highly skilled advisory team, established a culture grounded in integrity and respect, and developed strong operational systems designed to deliver a consistent, high-quality client experience. Today, he brings that same owner’s mindset and depth of experience to his work as an advisor, with a singular focus on serving his clients’ best interests.
Scott is passionate about helping clients achieve financial clarity and long-term independence. He takes a comprehensive approach to wealth management, offering strategic guidance that helps clients understand the full picture of their finances and make confident, informed decisions aligned with their goals.
Prior to founding his own firm, Scott served as a registered advisor with The Crabbe Huson Company and Copper Mountain Trust. He holds a degree in finance from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Scott’s early career followed his father’s path in advertising, taking him from Los Angeles to New York before he discovered Bend, Oregon back in 1993 where he chose to settle and raise his children.
Outside of work, Scott enjoys time with his wife Debbie and visiting their adult children spread throughout the country. He is also an active participant Bend’s outdoor lifestyle—skiing Mt. Bachelor’s Westside bowls in the winter, boating and camping on Lake Simtustus in the summer, and riding local single-track trails on his Santa Cruz Tallboy.
Scott is also deeply committed to his community, supporting numerous local organizations and encouraging volunteerism and philanthropy. He is passionate about youth organizations and encouraging an active lifestyle at an early age, having just stepped down from 15 years as a board member of the Mount Bachelor Sports Foundation.