Scott Neils
Scott Neils is Executive Vice President of Growth and Head of Field at 49 Financial, where he leads national expansion strategies, advisor development, and field leadership across the firm’s rapidly growing platform. With nearly two decades of experience in financial services leadership, Scott specializes in scaling advisor teams, building growth infrastructure, and fostering cultures of accountability, excellence, and mentorship.
Prior to joining 49 Financial, Scott spent 16 years at Ameriprise Financial, most recently serving as Senior Field Vice President in the Twin Cities market. There, he was responsible for the performance of 350 advisors overseeing more than $40 billion in client assets. He built a track record of success in recruiting, onboarding, and developing high-performing advisor teams, and was recognized for his ability to grow field sales operations while supporting advisors in deepening client relationships.