Scott Cendrowski
Vice President, analyst at First Pacific Advisors, LP
About
Scott Cendrowski is Vice President and Analyst at First Pacific Advisors (FPA) in Los Angeles, CA, having joined the firm in 2018. In his role, he conducts research and supports investment decisions, drawing from deep analytical experience in finance and global markets. He focuses on equity research, with particular attention to sectors related to global consumer, financials, and international markets, informed by his prior work in Asia and coverage of Wall Street themes.
Prior to FPA, Scott operated Cendrowski China Research LLC, providing specialized analysis on Chinese markets and business trends. He previously served as the China correspondent for Fortune Magazine, where he covered finance, Wall Street, and international economic developments for nearly a decade, establishing himself as an authority on complex cross-border investment themes and risk factors.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Public Policy from Michigan State University. Scott brings unique expertise in international market analysis and financial journalism, enriching his contributions to FPA’s investment process and expanding the firm’s global research capabilities.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Pacific Advisors (FPA) | Vice President, analyst | Apr 2018 to Present | — |
| Cendrowski China Research LLC | Owner | Jul 2017 to Apr 2018 | Financial research for US and Chinese investors. |
| Fortune Magazine | China correspondent | Sep 2013 to Jun 2017 | Fortune's China correspondent. |
| Fortune.com | Writer-reporter | Feb 2008 to Sep 2013 | Covered Wall Street, investing and emerging business trends for the magazine. |
| The Arizona Republic | Pulliam fellow | May 2007 to Aug 2007 | — |
| Bloomberg News | Washington Intern | Jan 2007 to May 2007 | — |
Education
Michigan State University
BA, Public Policy
2003 — 2007
Skills & Expertise
Others at First Pacific Advisors, LP (18)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
B Byron Sun | Investment Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
| Head Of Trading | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| Vice President - Trading | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| Vice President, Senior Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
J Joe Choi | Investment Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
| Investment Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| Partner | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
| Vice President Trading Desk Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States | |
A Abhi Patwardhan | Portfolio Manager | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
A Andrew Hemingway | Vice President - Analyst | CA , United States |