Scott Schuler

Scott Schuler, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager at Coldstream Capital Management Inc., based in Bellevue, Washington. In this role, he is responsible for client engagement, fund and manager research, and overseeing client portfolio construction and optimization. As a member of the firm’s Investment Strategies Group, he plays a key part in macroeconomic research, determining strategic and tactical asset allocation, and conducting thorough manager due diligence.

Scott’s investment focus spans a variety of asset classes, including investment-grade bonds, external manager selection, and short-term fixed income strategies. Drawing from his 13 years managing corporate assets at Microsoft, he possesses deep expertise in foreign exchange, global macroeconomics, and large fixed income portfolios, including oversight of a $30 billion short-term portfolio and responsibility for US economy and Fed policy analysis.

Before joining Coldstream, Scott held senior roles at Microsoft, such as Director roles in FX, Corporate Finance, Macroeconomics, and Liquidity Portfolio management. He began his career as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch and as a hedge fund analyst at Genesee Investments. Scott holds both an MBA and BBA from Pacific Lutheran University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, highlighting his commitment to rigor and professional excellence in capital markets and investment strategy.