Scott Ladner

Scott Ladner is Chief Investment Officer at Horizon Investments, based in Charlotte, NC, where he oversees all aspects of the firm’s investment strategies and chairs its Investment Committee. In this role, Ladner is responsible for guiding the portfolio management process, developing tactical and strategic asset allocation approaches, and steering the firm’s goals-based investment philosophy. His focus spans major asset classes with an emphasis on U.S. equities, fixed income, and the integration of thematic trends such as artificial intelligence, housing, technology, and materials sectors.

Ladner frequently appears in financial media to discuss market outlooks, Fed policy, and sector performance, emphasizing strategies such as barbell approaches and ETF utilization. He is recognized for his thought leadership in navigating volatility and shaping investment strategies that seek to balance risk and capture emerging opportunities, particularly around the evolving roles of technology and macroeconomic shifts in the capital markets.

Prior to his CIO appointment in 2019, Ladner led Horizon’s investments as Head of Investments since 2016 and currently serves as a board member at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Investment Management Center. He holds a degree from UNC Chapel Hill, underpinning his deep expertise in multi-asset portfolio construction, economic analysis, and innovative investment solutions for advisors and clients.