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Michael Taylor Scott

PENNINGTON PARTNERS & CO.
Houston, TX
·CRD# 5580677·18 years registered

Professional Summary

Michael Taylor Scott, who also goes by Taylor Scott, is a registered financial advisor currently at PENNINGTON PARTNERS & CO., LLC located in Houston, Texas. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 7 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Taylor Scott

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Years of Experience

18 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

PENNINGTON PARTNERS & CO., LLCCurrent·CRD# 282688
RIA
1885 St. James Place Suite 850, Houston, TX 77056
October 29, 2026 - Present

Past

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 283390
RIA
Houston, TX
July 25, 2022 - May 18, 2026
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLCPast·CRD# 361
BD
New York, NY
September 1, 2008 - February 24, 2010

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Current Firm

PP
PENNINGTON PARTNERS & CO., LLC

BYRD FAMILY OFFICE, LLC | SAAS VENTURES, GP | PENNINGTON-TX, LLC | PENNINGTON REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LLC | PENNINGTON PARTNERS F1 LLC | PENNINGTON PARTNERS & CO., LLC | PENNINGTON APPRECIATION FUND GP, LLC | PENNINGTON ALTERNATIVE INCOME IDF GP, LLC | PENNINGTON ALTERNATIVE INCOME FUND GP, LLC

CRD#: 282688 / SEC#: 801-107210
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2016 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

7500 Old Georgetown Road Suite 705, Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone Number

(202) 370-6435

# of Employees

36

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 3 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PENNINGTON PARTNERS ADV PART 2A (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,026

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$5,087,641,631

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/12/2026Cover PageReport
11/21/2025Cover PageReport
02/27/2025Cover PageReport
03/07/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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THE BUSH SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SERVICE - TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY POSITION: Advisory Board Member NATURE: Higher education institution providing graduate level and PhD degrees centered around local government & public service, City management, and foreign relations / intelligence. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 04/05/2018 ADDRESS: College Station TX, United States DESCRIPTION: Attending quarterly meetings to interact with students / campus staff. Advise the Dean of the school on matters relating to long-term vision of the school. RAISEUP FAMILIES POSITION: Member, Board of Directors NATURE: Since 1994 RaiseUp Families has been providing financial assistance to parents of school-age children while helping them attain higher income jobs and teaching invaluable budgeting skills. RaiseUp Families stabilizes parents from vulnerable communities who face unexpected financial crises so their children can focus on their education, giving them the opportunity for a better life. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/06/2025 ADDRESS: Houston TX, United States DESCRIPTION: Member of the board of directors serving in an advisory capacity and assisting in raising outside funds for the organization.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PENNINGTON PARTNERS & CO., LLC

BYRD FAMILY OFFICE, LLC | SAAS VENTURES, GP | PENNINGTON-TX, LLC | PENNINGTON REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LLC | PENNINGTON PARTNERS F1 LLC | PENNINGTON PARTNERS & CO., LLC | PENNINGTON APPRECIATION FUND GP, LLC | PENNINGTON ALTERNATIVE INCOME IDF GP, LLC | PENNINGTON ALTERNATIVE INCOME FUND GP, LLC

CRD#: 282688 / SEC#: 801-107210
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Texas
(10/29/2026)

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Exams

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Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2008About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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