Adam Scott has been Chief Compliance Officer & Principal of Wellacre Wealth Management since January 2019, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Adam Scott studied at Bristol University.
Wellacre Wealth Management, LLC is a Santa Monica, CA firm with $104M under management, 93 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Adam Scott is Founder & CEO of Wellacre Wealth Management, LLC, based in Santa Monica. He worked as a Commodities Sugar and Coffee Trader at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette in London, then moved to Los Angeles and began working in financial planning for entertainment professionals. Scott became a partner at Westside Investment Management and later formed Wellacre Wealth Management with team members.
Adam Scott’s longest registration was 9 years at Westside Investment Management, Inc. (2010–2019). Before joining Wellacre Wealth Management in 2020, Adam Scott was registered through Westside Investment Management, Inc. and LPL Financial Corporation.
- – present · 6 yearsSanta Monica, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 306770
- Westside Investment Management, Inc.– · 9 yearsSanta Monica, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 154522
- LPL Financial Corporation– · 1 yearSanta Monica, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
Professional designations
Listed by Wellacre Wealth Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Adam Scott is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since January 2020.
- CaliforniaSince 6 January 2020
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 17 June 2009 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 18 March 2009 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Adam Pierson Scott
- CRD
- 5630251
- Firm
- Wellacre Wealth Management · CRD 306770
- Role
- Chief Compliance Officer & Principal
- Office
- 520 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2009
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- wellacrewealth.com
Where does Adam Scott work?
Adam Scott has been Chief Compliance Officer & Principal of Wellacre Wealth Management, LLC since January 2019, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Adam Scott a financial advisor?
Yes. Adam Scott has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Wellacre Wealth Management since January 2020.
How many years of experience does Adam Scott have?
Adam Scott has 17 years in the financial industry, since March 2009, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Adam Scott passed?
Adam Scott has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in March 2009. FINRA credited Adam Scott with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Adam Scott work before Wellacre Wealth Management?
Before Wellacre Wealth Management, Adam Scott was registered through Westside Investment Management, Inc., August 2010 to December 2019; LPL Financial Corporation, August 2009 to December 2010.
Where is Adam Scott based?
Adam Scott’s registered office is in Santa Monica, CA.
Is Adam Scott registered with FINRA?
No. Adam Scott has no current broker registration.
Is Adam Scott a CFP?
Wellacre Wealth Management lists Adam Scott with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Adam Scott’s record?
Search CRD 5630251 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Adam Scott’s full registration record.