I'm Scott Christensen

Albert Einstein once said, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.” I’m grateful to have been taught this lesson early in life! Making every dollar work as hard as possible to provide freedom, security, and the ability to help others is powerful.

Prior to college, I realized a lifetime goal to volunteer as a missionary for two years in Southern India. Upon returning, I met my wife and best friend Rae while attending Brigham Young University. Through college I sold pest control door-to-door, tutored other students, interned in the management trainee program at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and worked as a tax advisor at H&R Block.

Eventually I became keen to provide my tax clients with comprehensive advice tailored to their specific situation and took my next step at Merriman to pursue education as a financial planner. The adventurous path I took to get here helped me build grit and shaped my perspective on guiding families.

Much of my time outside work is spent with my wife and four young children – Claire, Thomas, Ivy, and Roman – and serving in my church and the community. My wife homeschools our kids, which gives us the flexibility to travel and spend time together doing fun (and often educational) things we love. I enjoy outdoor activities with my favorites being skiing, hiking, and playing softball in a community league.