Scott Gaynor has been an investment adviser representative at Navalign since July 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Scott Gaynor holds a Degree in Finance from Sonoma State University.
Navalign, LLC is an Encino, CA firm with $732M under management, 716 clients and 8 advisers in one office, as of its April 2026 filing.
Scott Gaynor is Senior Wealth Advisor of Navalign. He helps families, small business owners, executives with stock options and entertainment professionals work toward their financial goals through personalized financial road maps. He is a member of the Executive Committees of the Culver City and Manhattan Beach ProVisors groups.
Scott Gaynor’s longest registration was 5 years at KCS Wealth Advisory (2018–2023). Before joining Navalign in 2023, Scott Gaynor was registered through KCS Wealth Advisory and Seia.
- KCS Wealth Advisory– · 5 yearsLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 169846
- Seia– · 2 yearsLos Angeles, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108163
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 3 yearsBeverly Hills, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Professional designations
Listed by Navalign
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Scott Gaynor is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since July 2023.
- CaliforniaSince 14 July 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 5 June 2012 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 28 February 2012 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Scott Christopher Gaynor
- CRD
- 5806345
- Firm
- Navalign · CRD 119919
- Office
- 15910 VENTURA BLVD, SUITE 1605, Encino, CA 91436
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2012
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- navalign.com
Where does Scott Gaynor work?
Scott Gaynor is an investment adviser representative registered through Navalign, LLC since July 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Scott Gaynor a financial advisor?
Yes. Scott Gaynor has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Navalign since July 2023.
How many years of experience does Scott Gaynor have?
Scott Gaynor has 14 years in the financial industry, since March 2012, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Scott Gaynor passed?
Scott Gaynor has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in February 2012. FINRA credited Scott Gaynor with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Scott Gaynor work before Navalign?
Before Navalign, Scott Gaynor was registered through Seia, July 2015 to February 2018; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, June 2012 to June 2015.
Where is Scott Gaynor based?
Scott Gaynor’s registered office is in Encino, CA.
Is Scott Gaynor registered with FINRA?
No. Scott Gaynor has no current broker registration.
Is Scott Gaynor a CFP?
Navalign lists Scott Gaynor with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Scott Gaynor’s record?
Search CRD 5806345 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Scott Gaynor’s full registration record.
