Scott Neal

Scott is enthusiastic about helping individuals and families clearly identify and work toward achieving their most cherished goals. A strategic thinker and lifelong learner, he brings a blend of financial expertise, leadership, and pastoral care to his work. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, Certified Public Accountant, and TOC Jonah — certified in the Theory of Constraints Jonah process.

Scott began his career in financial services at Deloitte following his service as an Army officer, during which he taught accounting for Boston University and the University of Maryland while stationed in Germany. He later became a senior manager at a regional CPA firm before founding his own financial planning practice in 1986. His firm, D. Scott Neal, Inc., became a registered investment management firm in 1995 and joined Mercer Advisors in 2025.

Scott holds an MBA from Eastern Kentucky University, where he was a Distinguished Military Graduate. His commitment to serving the whole person led him to earn a Master of Divinity with an emphasis in Pastoral Care. He completed a year-long clinical pastoral education program at the University of Kentucky Medical Center and volunteered as an on-call hospital chaplain for eight years.

A proud member of Rotary International, Scott is also an avid Formula 1 fan and lifelong “car guy,” especially when it comes to BMWs. He is married to the author Jennifer Burchett, and they have one son, David.