Scott Kiesel

Scott Kiesel, CFP®, CWS®, CKA®

Sr. Private Wealth Advisor, Sr. Partner
Indianapolis, IN

Scott Kiesel serves both the Private Wealth division and the Sports and Entertainment division of Blue Trust in Indianapolis, Indiana and is a senior partner of the company.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certificant and an experienced wealth advisor in the Private Wealth division to individuals, families, and businesses, Scott uses his objective perspective to help clients make wise financial decisions to experience clarity and confidence and leave a lasting legacy. His goal is to help those he serves focus on the things that matter most to them. Scott and his team integrate financial planning, investment management, and trust services into financial plans tailored to his clients’ needs.

As a senior financial advisor with the Sports and Entertainment Division, Scott serves athletes and their families, helping them navigate the financial, marital, and personal pitfalls that athletes face today. The Sports and Entertainment Division of Blue Trust employs a customized service model geared to the unique needs of the athlete in their specific sport. Services include coordination of tax and legal counsel, bill paying, cash flow management, financial and estate planning, trust services, and philanthropic strategies. Blue Trust serves over 100 active and retired players and coaches across the MLB, NFL, NBA, PGA, NASCAR, and the NCAA.

Prior to joining Blue Trust in 1991, Scott worked as a financial consultant with Shearson Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch. He also was a business development representative for Merchants Bank, managing and expanding the bank’s commercial loan portfolio. Scott graduated magna cum laude from the University of Indianapolis in 1986, where he received the Wall Street Journal Award, given annually to an outstanding student in economics and finance.

An active member of the community, Scott has traveled on many international mission trips with several of his professional athlete clients and has led basketball camps for inner city youth. He serves on the Wheeler Mission Ministries Board of Directors and is a member of Kingdom Advisors. Scott is the author of the Zip Splitzkins’ Lost Words children’s book series. He and his wife, Laura, live in Indianapolis. They have two adult children and three grandchildren.

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We first called Blue Trust to determine how soon I could retire. Our Blue Trust advisor guided us on a spiritual path at exactly the right time to focus us on God’s will at this stage of our lives and we will be forever thankful.

Jim & Norma W.Lake Elsinore, CA

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I've been involved with financial planners for well over 40 years. There's very few of them that do it like Blue Trust. Very few concentrate on giving as part of the overall plan.

Terry Parker, Cofounder of National Christian FoundationFeatured in Faces of Generosity

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Working with our Blue Trust advisor and their team of experts has been a 'game changer' for us to ensure we are managing our wealth wisely and being generous with the time, talents, and treasure we’ve been given--all from a biblical worldview.

President & CEO of a large privately owned companyDagsboro, DE

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