Scott ThomlisonScott Thomlison, CFP®, CFA®Vice PresidentWealth Advisor
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About Scott
Scott Thomlison is a Vice President and Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.
As a co-leader of The SWYT Team, Scott advises wealth creators, many of whom are business owners and entrepreneurs who are either preparing their business for sale or have already achieved that milestone. He offers reliable leadership, precise coordination and a perceptive understanding of the opportunities and challenges of substantial wealth. An attentive listener, Scott serves as a primary point of contact for all investment management, private banking and wealth transfer needs, supporting clients in their efforts to pursue their ambitions and enhance the long-term trajectories of successive generations.
Clients look to Scott for his ability to help them weigh their decisions and evaluate their hierarchy of objectives. He has particular depth in financial planning and serves as the primary planner for the team, integrating pre-transaction structuring, cash flow modeling, investing, trust and estate planning, and family wealth dynamics. Scott believes clients gain peace of mind from his ability to oversee complex initiatives on their behalf, collaborating effectively with their tax and legal intermediaries to maintain steady momentum.
Scott joined J.P. Morgan Wealth Management in 2023, moving with his team from First Republic Investment Management, where he was an Associate Director and Associate Wealth Manager. Earlier, he was a member of First Republic's Advanced Planning Team, responsible for creating and delivering comprehensive financial planning for the firm's high- and ultra-high-net-worth clientele. He began his wealth management career in 2014.
A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, Scott earned his B.S. in Business with a concentration in Finance. He also holds a certificate in Personal Financial Planning from UCLA. Additionally, Scott is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) professional and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation—two of the most esteemed credentials in the wealth-management industry. Within his professional community, he is a member of the Los Angeles Society of Financial Analysts.
Originally from St. Louis, Scott is a Cardinals fan. He and his wife, Lindsey, enjoy traveling. In his free time, he also likes to play golf.
CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
CFP Board owns the marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in the U.S.
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