Scott Smith, CFA

Biography

Scott Smith is a senior portfolio manager and head of the Investment Grade Income team at Allspring Global Investments. As senior portfolio manager for the team, he covers the corporate and mortgage-backed sectors. He has extensive investment management experience with insurance company and related portfolios. He joined Allspring from its predecessor firm, Wells Fargo Asset Management (WFAM). Scott began his investment industry career in 1987 and joined Wells Fargo one year later. He earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations and business from the University of San Diego. Additionally, Scott spent six months studying international business at Oxford St. Clare’s University in Oxford, England. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation and is a member of CFA Institute and CFA Society San Francisco.