Scott Machen

Scott Machen is the Founder and Wealth Advisor for Machen Wealth Management. Scott has been in the financial industry for 11 years, and spent 6 years with Sutley-Wertzer, Inc. In 2015, he launched his own financial management firm in Gold River, CA in order to better serve his clientele. Scott effectively combines his financial understanding and business development expertise with personalized client service; helping clients focus on how to best invest their wealth and pursue their retirement goals. Using his Bridging FORMula, he can identify and assess the pillars that shape each client’s goals and aspirations, and then create a strategy and process to meet those visions. In addition to working with the typical investor, Scott also specializes in assisting educators, firefighters, state and health care employees with their TSA/403(b), 457 accounts and retirement plans. Scott also works closely with several business owners and their employer sponsored plans including SIMPLE IRA, SEP IRA and 401(k). Scott is the third generation of native Sacramentans. After completing undergraduate work in London, England as well as in Salt Lake City, Utah, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Sacramento in Finance & Risk Management and Insurance in 2002. He continues to stay up to date with the changing industry by attending seminars and workshops and improving upon basic fundamentals. He holds FINRA licenses which include Series 7 & 66. Scott lives in Gold River with his family, including his 6-year old son, Vaughn. In addition to spending time with his family, Scott enjoys being outdoors and is an avid golfer. He is a member of North Ridge Country Club, and has played in the Pro-Am Tour with some of the world’s top pros. Over the past few years, he has also climbed Mt. Shasta and raised funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's through Team in Training at the Pacific Grove Triathlon. When he is not on the move, he enjoys partnering with non-profit organizations such as Sacramento Junior Achievement, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy to students in grades K-12.