Scott Rives

Scott Rives has been serving as a client advisor and shareholder at Ballew Wealth Management since 2006.  He manages a substantial list of private clients, focusing on financial planning, investment management and retirement accounts. In addition, he manages his business clients’ 401(k) and other retirement plans, providing fiduciary and investment advisory services. 

One of Scott’s greatest attributes is his genuine interest in building relationships with people and understanding their needs. He loves getting to know his clients and solving financial problems on their behalf. 

In 2001, Scott received his B.S. in Business Administration from Mississippi State University. He is also a graduate of the College of Financial Planning, where he earned the Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist℠ (CRPS®) designation. Scott holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. He was selected as one of Mississippi Business Journal’s 2017 Top 50 Under 40. 

Scott is a board member with Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth and the Mississippi Sporting Clays Association. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association and volunteers with the Mississippi Council on Economic Education. 

After business hours, Scott enjoys the outdoors, competing in sporting clay tournaments, coaching youth sports, and teaching Sunday school. Scott and his wife Lyndi have two children and attend Pinelake Church.