Scott S. Van Den Berg, CFP®, ChFC®, CEPA®, AIF®, CRPS®, CMFC®, AWMA®
President, Principal
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Growing up around the dinner table with Arnold Van Den Berg —a Holocaust survivor, renowned value investor, and the founder of our firm—Scott was immersed in thoughtful conversations about markets, discipline, and long-term thinking from an early age. That foundation sparked a lifelong passion for learning and helping people make smart decisions with their money.
He began his career in real estate, gaining hands-on experience that taught him how tangible assets fit into a smart financial plan. In 1992, he joined Century Management and earned his leadership role over time by working in nearly every part of the firm, focusing on client relationships, trading, portfolio management, and advanced wealth planning and management strategies.
Today, he serves as President of Century Management, where he leads our wealth management efforts. He has spent more than 33 years helping people make thoughtful, informed decisions—especially when the stakes are high. He also ran a real estate investment partnership for over a decade, which provided him with a deeper understanding of private markets and their role in a well-rounded investment plan. Scott focuses on what truly matters to each client and works to help them achieve the peace of mind they deserve.
A lifelong learner, Scott has earned several professional credentials, including:
- Certified Financial Planner® - CFP®
- Chartered Financial Consultant® - ChFC®
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor® - CEPA®
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary® - AIF®
- Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist – CRPS®
- Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor – CMFC®
- Accredited Wealth Management Advisor – AWMA®
Scott attended Glendale College and California State University, Northridge, on a track and field scholarship, where he studied Finance.
Recognitions:
- 2025 5-Star Independent Advisor – InvestmentNews
- 2025 5-Star Financial Planner – InvestmentNews
- 2025 Advisor of The Year Southwest Region Finalist - InvestmentNews
- 2024 & 2025 Five Star Wealth Manager Award Winner
- Money Magazine Best Financial Planners 2024/2025
Scott has been quoted by or contributed to numerous publications such as:
- Financial Planning Magazine
- Financial Advisor Magazine
- CNBC
- Barron's
- Yahoo Finance
- Investment News
- Kiplinger Newsletter
- GuruFocus
- Austin Business Journal
- U.S. News & World Report
- MoneyTalk News
- HerMoney.com
Scott and his wife Kelly have been married since 2022. They each have three adult children and two grandchildren from former marriages. They treasure family vacations. Israel, Italy, Spain, Canada, Belize, the Caribbean Islands, Hawaii, Alaska, and Disney World are some of their favorite destinations. They also believe in giving back to the community. They support Helping Hand Home, a local orphanage for abused children, the Center for Child Protection, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and several military and veteran charitable organizations, including the Wounded Warrior Project, Tunnels to Towers, and the Navy SEAL Foundation.
Disclosures
Century Management ("CM") did not pay a fee to be included in any of the rankings or recognitions listed. CM purchased the rights to utilize the rankings, logos, and reprints of the recognitions. For InvestmentNews's methodology for choosing the 5-Star Financial Planners, please click here. For Money's methods for selecting the Best Financial Planners, please click here. For InvestmentNews's methodology for choosing the 5-Star Independent Advisor, please click here. For Five Star Professional's methodology for choosing Five Star Wealth Managers, please click here. For InvestmentNews’s methodology for choosing Advisor of the Year, please click here.