VS ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Accounting Assistant
- VSA Accounting
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Receptionist
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant to Rachel Scott, MBA, E.a
- Executive Support
Job Titles:
- CEO
- CEO and a Registered Representative
- Executive Management
Job Titles:
- Registered Representative
Rachel Scott brings 20 years financial planning expertise and a background in accounting and taxation to her role at VS Associates, Inc. Rachel found the financial services industry to be a natural fit for her lifelong interest in saving money and watching it grow. She joined VS Associates, Inc. in 1993 and was later promoted to different executive management positions. Over the years, she has been pivotal in improving operations of the firm as well as firm expansion.
In addition to her role as Executive Director, Rachel has a very successful tax practice serving clients nationwide. An important part of her planning process includes helping her clients to accumulate and then preserve their wealth through sound tax savings and investment planning strategies.
Rachel graduated from Pepperdine University with a Masters of Business Administration and has recently been selected to participate in Pepperdine's Education to Business program. She is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents and maintains her Special Enrollment Certification (EA) with the IRS. Rachel is a Registered Representative and currently holds FINRA series 7 and 66 registrations. She also holds California Insurance License for Life & Health, Annuity and Long Term Care.
Born and raised in Northridge, California, Rachel currently resides in the San Fernando Valley. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Job Titles:
- President
- President and a Registered Representative
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Chairman Emeritus
- Founder
Valentino Scott is the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of VS Associates, Inc., a financial services corporation specializing in retirement & estate planning. Valentino had a vision to take his small one man practice to a full service, independent, financial services firm.
In 1991, VS Associates, Inc. was founded with a team of knowledgeable and enthusiastic Registered Representatives. At the very foundation of the firm, is Valentino's commitment to helping their vast client base plan for their future so that they can enjoy the things that matter the most.
Valentino has been the recipient of awards for excellence in his field including the National Sales Achievement Award. He is further a noted newspaper columnist and gifted, public speaker. He brings his expertise in public speaking and teaching to the free educational seminars that he delivers.
Valentino is a Registered Representative with Centaurus Financial, Inc., and currently holds FINRA series 6, 7 and 63 registrations. He also holds California Insurance License (#0397779), for Life & Health, Annuity, and Long Term Care. He is a General Securities Representative in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
Born and raised in Los Angeles County, Valentino proudly served in the US Navy and is a decorated Vietnam Veteran. Valentino is a father of four children and lives in the San Fernando Valley.
Valentino Scott, CEO of VS Associates* received top honors at the Centaurus Financial, Inc leadership conference held at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel, California. Valentino was honored in the top one percent for the Top Producer/Broker of the Year. He was further awarded the Top Producer for Mutual Funds. For over 40 year, Valentino Scott has been assisting thousands of clients with financial services guiding them in reaching their retirement and investment goals.