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For Scott Van Den Berg, wealth management goes far beyond investment returns.
The 2026 InvestmentNews Top Financial Professional delivers long-term solutions for his clients, with a focus on understanding their lives.
“My role is to help clients adapt thoughtfully as life evolves, stay grounded through uncertainty, and make decisions they won’t regret later,” he says. “When clients have a clear plan and a trusted guide, they gain something markets can’t provide: peace of mind.”
The holistic services provided by Van Den Berg and his company include:
tax efficiency
retirement planning
legacy planning
reliable income
gifting planning
This dedication to his clients and their financial well-being has been carefully constructed by Van Den Berg, who has cultivated a prosperous career after learning the fundamentals from his father, also a highly successful financial advisor.
Van Den Berg’s early years as a financial professional saw him work across a number of segments, including real estate, portfolio management, trading, and client relationships. This varied experience laid the foundation for his financial planning capabilities.
“Opportunities mattered, but I’ve always been driven by curiosity, learning, and serving clients well when the stakes are high,” he says. More than ever, clients are faced with a deluge of never-ending noise from market headlines, political uncertainty, and tax law changes. Van Den Berg helps cut through the noise by providing advice tailored to his clients’ unique needs.
“We focus on what clients can control, anchor decisions to their plan, and keep things grounded. My role isn’t to predict markets – it’s to help clients stay disciplined, thoughtful, and aligned with their long-term goals, especially during volatile periods,” he explains. “Many of our clients have worked with us for years, through multiple market cycles, business transitions, retirements, and family milestones. Knowing that clients consistently turn to us for guidance when decisions feel personal, permanent, or stressful is the achievement I value most.”
Operating as a fee-only RIA has also been a key differentiator for Van Den Berg and his firm, with clients appreciating the transparency of the fee-only model.
When constructing client portfolios, Van Den Berg remains razor-focused on creating value based on his client’s life circumstances.
“We don’t use model portfolios or chase trends. Portfolios are built intentionally around time horizons – today, soon, and later – and aligned with how clients actually spend, save, and think. That clarity encourages long-term relationships and natural growth,” he says.
805 Las Cimas Parkway, Suite 305, Austin, TX 78746
512 636 2026
svandenberg@centman.com
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Scott Van Den Berg
President Century Management Financial Advisors
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Managing partner at TL Partners (Private Real Estate Investment Partnership)
1992–2002
President and principal of Century Management Financial Advisors
1992–Present
Retirement and income planning specialist
1999–Present
Business Exit Planning Advisors
2022–Present
InvestmentNews 5-Star Independent Advisor (2025) and Financial Planner (2025)
2024–2025
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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CFP®, ChFC®, CEPA®, AIF®
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Century Management (CM) is an independently registered investment adviser with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. CM is also registered as a Portfolio Manager in the Province of Ontario. A full description of our Firm’s business practices, including our Firm’s investment management services, wealth plans, and advisory fees, is supplied in our Form ADV Part 2A and/or Form CRS, which are available upon request and also on centman.com.
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