Stephen Scouten

Stephen Scouten, CFA, is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in equity research and financial analysis. Currently serving as Managing Director at Piper Sandler since May 2014, Stephen specializes as a publishing analyst for public bank stocks, overseeing research and financial modeling for firms with a collective market capitalization exceeding $200 billion. Prior roles include Vice President of Equity Research at KBW, where Stephen focused on strategic marketing for Southeastern Regional Banks, and Syndicated Finance Associate at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, providing financial consulting to senior management. Stephen's foundational experience began as a Branch Manager at First Option Mortgage and a Sales Manager at Amerisave Mortgage Corporation. Educational credentials include an MBA in Finance from Emory University, where Stephen received the Art Dietz Award for Excellence in Finance, and a BS in Finance from the University of Virginia.