Scott Blackley

Mobile Phone: (325) 513-5001

Scott joined Wealth Development Strategies LLC in 2011 to focus on helping those with whom he develops relationships to make intelligent financial decisions for their families, while providing individual strategies for the efficient use of their money. Scott views his role as that of an advocate for his clients and those who depend upon them. His areas of specialization include estate planning, retirement planning, risk management and planning for special needs families. Scott works with businesses to develop planning strategies in four critical areas – retirement, estate, key employee and succession planning.

Scott has over ten years of financial consultant experience. He began his career as an independent agent, building a Texas-based practice that incorporated a network of approximately 100 agents covering seven states. After moving his business to Houston in 2008, Scott joined MetLife where he learned the institutional side of the business. As part of the MetLife Advisor program, Scott provided transition planning services for employees of a number of large companies including Conoco Phillips Chemical, BP and Home Depot, as well as local entities Brookdale Living Communities and the City of Galveston. While at MetLife, Scott received the prestigious Super Starter award, an honor based on practice development and held by less than 5% of Met Life employees nationwide, and was a designated MetLife Special Needs planner.

Scott is actively involved in his community. He was a sponsor of the Texas Aquatic Team that competed in the Special Olympics in 2012 and a sponsor of the Special Needs Family Carnival at the University of Houston - Clearlake for the past two years.Scott is a member of the Seabrook Rotary Club and the League City Masonic Lodge. Scott is also a member of theBay Area Rugby Club (BARC) where he volunteers his services to theLone Survivor Tournament which benefits those whohave served in the armed forces.

Scott graduated from Angelo State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and holds a degree in process technology from San Jacinto College. While at Angelo State, he played rugby on the university’s team, and is currently the alumni chair for Angelo State Rugby. He is a member of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) and received the NAIFA Rising Star award in 2010. Scott is currently pursuing a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designation. Scott and his wife Jenny have two children, Ethan and Audrey, and make their home in League City.