Scott Ela has been Managing Member and CCO of Avant Financial Advisors since June 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Scott Ela holds a Bachelor degree in accounting from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor degree in finance from Texas A&M University.
Avant Financial Advisors LLC is an Austin, TX firm with $196M under management, 166 clients and 2 advisers across 3 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.
Scott Ela started as an auditor with the state government in Texas, performing financial and compliance audits. After moving into personal financial planning, Ela advised high net-worth clients and managed other planners at a financial planning company. In 2018, Ela started Avant Financial Advisors.
Scott Ela’s longest registration is the current one, 8 years at Avant Financial Advisors since 2018. Before joining Avant Financial Advisors in 2018, Scott Ela was registered through Austin Asset.
- Avant Financial AdvisorsCurrent– present · 8 yearsAustin, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 297894
- Austin Asset– · 3 yearsAustin, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105441
Professional designations
Listed by Avant Financial Advisors
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
- CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Scott Ela is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since September 2018.
- TexasSince 20 September 2018
Examinations
No examinations are on Scott Ela’s record.
- Full name
- Scott Matthew Ela
- CRD
- 6379699
- Firm
- Avant Financial Advisors · CRD 297894
- Role
- Managing Member and CCO
- Office
- 13341 W. US HWY 290, BUILDING 2, Austin, TX 78737
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- November 2014
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- avantfinancialadvisors.com
Where does Scott Ela work?
Scott Ela has been Managing Member and CCO of Avant Financial Advisors LLC since June 2018, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Scott Ela a financial advisor?
Yes. Scott Ela has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Avant Financial Advisors since September 2018.
How many years of experience does Scott Ela have?
Scott Ela has 11 years in the financial industry, since November 2014, across 2 adviser firms.
Where did Scott Ela work before Avant Financial Advisors?
Before Avant Financial Advisors, Scott Ela was registered through Austin Asset, August 2014 to June 2018.
Where is Scott Ela based?
Scott Ela’s registered office is in Austin, TX.
Is Scott Ela registered with FINRA?
No. Scott Ela has no current broker registration.
Is Scott Ela a CFP?
Avant Financial Advisors lists Scott Ela with the CFP credential (“CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Scott Ela’s record?
Search CRD 6379699 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Scott Ela’s full registration record.