Bill Stott

Bill Stott is a Principal and founding member of Marshfield Associates, where he has played a pivotal role since the firm's inception in 1989. Based in Washington, DC, Stott is integral to the stewardship of the firm's investment philosophy and oversees portfolio management activities for a diverse client base.

His expertise centers on publicly listed equities, with a particular focus on high-quality, large-cap U.S. companies across sectors such as consumer discretionary, financials, healthcare, and industrials—evident from Marshfield’s major holdings in companies like AutoZone, Ross Stores, UnitedHealth Group, Moody’s, Visa, Cummins, and O’Reilly Automotive. Stott’s approach emphasizes long-term, concentrated investments in durable businesses with strong competitive advantages and prudent capital allocation.

Stott holds a Master’s Degree from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Swarthmore College. He is known for his disciplined, research-driven investment process and his contribution to shaping Marshfield’s reputation for consistency and integrity in the asset management industry.