Wells Fargo Advisors, July 2007 - Present
Registered Representative; Life, Health and Variable Insurance Licensed

A Senior Vice President - Investments at the Financial Strategies Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Scott brings extensive experience in long-term investment strategies, as well as knowledge in comprehensive investment planning.

Scott earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Western Carolina University where he also played D1 Baseball. With an emphasis on continuing education, Scott has also earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, or CFP®, practitioner certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board). For this certification, Scott had to complete approved educational programs, pass rigorous examinations and meet stringent experience requirements.

Scott lives in Vienna, VA, with his wife Cristina and their three wonderful children Benjamin, Mariella, and Samuel. He spends much of his free time having fun with his kids, coaching their sports teams and playing golf.

*Insurance Licensed in the following States: AZ, CA (License # 0M92744; Resident State VA), CO, DC, FL,
GA, MD, NC, NM, NY, OH, SC, TX, VA, WV

Wells Fargo Advisors, February 2012 - Present
Registered Representative; Life, Health and Variable Insurance Licensed

Ellen began her career in the financial services industry as a Client Service Associate during the tech boom of the mid-90’s prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2012. While she’s been primarily focused on client services, her experience includes compliance administration and support functions for branch management. When not working directly in the finance field, Ellen was raising her two children and managing several small businesses, mostly in the interior design industry. She graduated from Marywood University, PA with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences.

Outside of work, Ellen lives in Ashburn, Virginia and enjoys spending time with family in NOVA, Florida and Louisiana. She enjoys hiking, fitness classes, sewing, painting and attending live music performances, whether at a winery, concert hall or a little-known country venue.

Evan Garfola graduated from James Madison University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Business Administration Management degree with a concentration in Human Resource Management. Evan joined the Financial Strategies Group of Wells Fargo Advisors as a Registered Client Associate in October 2021. Prior to joining the team, he worked as a Registered Client Associate with Wells Fargo Advisors in McLean since December 2020. His day-to-day focus is excellent client services to bring positive and smooth streamline operations. In 2019, Evan earned the Securities Industry Essentials, Series 66, and Series 7 registrations.

Evan recently purchased a house in Winchester, VA. He enjoys the outdoors, studying world history, and spending time with his family. Travel to European and historic sites around the United States are his favorite past time. He is committed to volunteer activism in his community and Northern Virginia. Evan is dedicated to creatively troubleshoot and problem-solve investment strategies based on each client’s need.