Scott C. McCartney, CFA

Scott C. McCartney, CFA, is a founding Principal and Chief Investment Officer of Ascent Wealth Partners LLC, an independent investment advisory firm headquartered in Utica, NY. Prior to establishing Ascent, Scott was employed for nine years with Strategic Financial Services Inc., where he directed the company’s investment research and management activities, and led the development of investing strategies on behalf of clients. In addition to his work on the NYSTEC Board of Directors, Scott is the immediate past chair of Human Technologies Corporation, serves on the Finance Committee of the Munson-Williams Proctor Arts Institute, chairs the Finance Committee of the SUNY Poly Foundation, and chairs the Audit Committee of the Holland Patent Central School District.