Scott Larson

Scott Larson is a Senior Investment Analyst at Laird Norton Wetherby (LNW), based in Portland, Oregon. In this role, he is responsible for global equities research and analysis, conducting ongoing due diligence on portfolio holdings, and contributing to the development of investment strategies for client portfolios. His work especially emphasizes identifying compelling opportunities in public equities and monitoring active and alternative investment managers within diversified portfolios.

Larson's sector focus includes both domestic and international equities, with a particular interest in how macroeconomic trends—such as interest rate environments—impact active and alternative strategies like hedge funds. He provides analysis on the performance of different equity market segments (including U.S. small caps and long/short equity hedge funds) and offers insights into their roles in client asset allocation.

Prior to joining Laird Norton Wetherby, Larson served as a Research Analyst at the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, where he developed expertise in data analysis and market research (2018–2023). He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Larson is recognized for his analytical rigor and for producing industry commentary on portfolio management in varying interest rate environments.