Scott Below

Scott is passionate about analyzing the financial market environment and anything that may impact his clients’ investments. He holds a PhD in finance and has more than 30 years of experience as a finance professor at East Carolina University, including 15 years as department chair.

From 2004 to 2024, Scott served as chief investment analyst for Kiely Wealth Advisory Group until the firm merged with Mercer Advisors. He has conducted investments research for Rydex Global Advisors and served as an expert witness in legal cases involving investments. Scott is widely published in peer-reviewed academic journals such as The Journal of Investing and the Journal of Asset Management.

Scott and his wife, Kristen, have two grown daughters. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, cooking, fishing, and reading.