Biography
Scott Pearson became Director of the Center for Financial Literacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University in July 2025. Dr. Pearson is Associate Professor of Finance at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He previously served as Director of PBA’s MBA Program.
Dr. Pearson is a Certified Christian Financial Counselor. He also has worked as credit counselor with the non-profit Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Tampa Bay, and has earned credentials as a housing counselor. He has worked in investment management for over thirty years, and serves as President and Chief Investment Officer of Pearson Asset Management, a Registered Investment Advisor.
He earned his undergraduate degree at Samford University, has an M.B.A. with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from the University of South Florida, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the Ohio State University where his focus was development finance.
The Center for Financial Literacy team is available to speak to community groups on financial literacy, budgeting, saving and investing, home-buying, financial markets and planning for the future. We are excited to bring the message of financial empowerment to the community.
Degrees
PhD in Agricultural, Environmental, and Developmental Economics, Ohio State University | MA in Economics, Ohio State University | MBA in Business Administration, University of South Florida | BA in Human Relations, Samford University