Scott Smith

Scott Smith has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Scott is currently the Managing Director, Head of Product Management at Hightower Advisors, where they lead a team responsible for advisor-facing products and wealth management services. Prior to that, they worked as an Executive Director of Wealth Management Services at Hightower Advisors. Scott has also worked as a Consultant at Confidential, where they focused on Brexit preparedness and risk management. Scott has also served as a Business Owner/Consultant at Lynsco Partners, LLC, working closely with executive leadership teams and providing growth support. Additionally, Scott has held consultant roles at New York & Company, where they led financial analysis and process improvement, at Hightower Advisors, where they developed and implemented business initiatives, and at CAIS. Scott has also held positions at Merrill Lynch, OppenheimerFunds, Legg Mason, and Citi, where they gained extensive experience in business strategy, operational excellence, and product development.

Scott Smith's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Social Science from the University of Pennsylvania. In 2016, they completed an Executive Education program at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business with a focus on Mergers & Acquisitions (MAQ-2016). In 2005, Scott also participated in an Executive Education program at Columbia University, where they studied Persuasion and Influencing without Authority. Additionally, in 2003, they completed another Executive Education program at Columbia University, specializing in Finance and Accounting for Non-financial Executives.

In terms of certifications, Scott has obtained the "Preventing Discrimination & Harassment: NY Managers 2022" certification from Traliant in August 2022. Scott also holds certifications such as the Series 24, Series 66, and Series 7, obtained through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).