Scott T. Dewhurst, CLU, ChFC, CPFA is a Private Wealth Manager and founder of Dewhurst Wealth Management with close to 4 decades of experience in financial services. The goal is simple - use his vast experience to turn complicated financial concepts into comprehensive action items so clients can make smart decisions about their money.
Scott graduated from the University of Iowa (BBA-Finance) in 1986 and has spent his entire career at only 3 firms:
- Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company from 1986-2005 focusing on risk management, investment and estate planning with an emphasis on design, implementation and servicing of defined contribution and defined benefit plans
- Diversified Financial Group/FSC Securities from 2005-2020 to provide the potential benefits of an independent financial planning/wealth management firm.
- Dewhurst Wealth Management/LPL Financial from 2020 to present. By affiliating with LPL Financial, an industry leader and independent provider of investment and business solutions, Scott could grow and add services to enhance his wealth management model.
Scott and his wife, Shari together have five children. Kiley completed her undergraduate work at the University of Iowa and received master's degrees from Drake University and Arizona State. She is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Des Moines, IA. Nate graduated from the University of Denver before spending 7 years as Head of Market Intelligence Data with Point 72 Asset Management in Singapore. He recently opened his own firm and lives with his wife Katie and daughter, Poppy in Rancho Santa Fe. Ben, graduated from the University of Colorado @ Denver and joined Dewhurst Wealth Management in 2023. He resides in Denver, CO. Keaton, successfully manages his Cystic Fibrosis and works for Maverick Enterprises in Des Moines. Kaden, works at Signs Plus in Des Moines with designs on operating his own small business.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is witnessing the confidence my clients gain when they have a solid financial plan in place. Helping them pursue financial independence is what motivates me every day. Outside of work, I cherish spending time with my wife, Shari, and our five children. In my spare time, I enjoy playing golf, watching football, cooking, and staying a loyal Cubs fan.