Richard Scott is a Registered Representation and Investment Advisor Representative for Rockgate Financial Partners, and he is Managing Director and Financial Advisor for Vista American Financial Group in Dallas, Texas. He has over 30·years of experience in developing and managing investment and financial programs for major corporations, governmental entities, high net worth families, and not-for-profit institutions.

Richard's strong investment and communication skills help bring effective solutions to complex problems. He is a frequent keynoter in economics and investments and has written multiple professional articles in these fields.

Mr. Scott previously worked in senior positions at industry-leading financial institutions (Bank of America, Credit Suisse, and Morgan Stanley) and as Executive Director & Assistant Deputy Treasurer of the Texas State Treasury for Ann W. Richards and Kay Bailey Hutchison, where he developed TexPool and other State of Texas investment programs.

Mr. Scott received a bachelor's degree from Baylor University, an MBA from Louisiana State University, and continued with doctoral studies in economics at The University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Scott earned the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation and is Past President of the Dallas Association for Financial

Professionals. He serves or has previously served on the Boards of several charity and non-profit organizations including the United Way of Metro Dallas, the Dallas Symphony, the Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Care & Mercy Foundation. He is a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Scott has the FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations and is insurance licensed for life, health, group benefits, senior products, and annuities. He is an Investment Advisor (Series 66) and an ERISA Fiduciary Advisor.

Richard has two grown children. He and his wife Diane live in Grapevine, Texas. In his spare time, Richard enjoys cooking, road biking, and traveling.