Who We Are
- Who We Are
  
  We founded SCS with the idea that families with significant wealth deserve a better type of partner. Today, we continue to push the industry forward and expand what’s possible for those families.
  
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  - Our Team
    Meet the team of over 200 professionals whose deep experience and shared commitment to excellence power everything we do for our clients.
  - Careers
    Where meaningful work, trusted collaboration, and long‑term thinking shape every career—explore opportunities to join SCS today.
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    From Boston to Los Angeles, we provide families with both a local presence and a national network.
What We Do
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  Through wealth advisory, investment management, and family office services, we help clients manage complexity, align their decisions with their purpose and priorities, and steward wealth thoughtfully across generations.
  
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Who We Serve
- Who We Serve
  
  SCS was founded for families who think differently about wealth. Driven by purpose, guided by values, and unwilling to settle, we work with independent thinkers who are changing the world with their wealth, one generation at a time.
  
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  - Multi-Generational Families
    We navigate the complexities of multi-generational wealth, bringing clarity and cohesion so your legacy supports harmony for generations.
  - Entrepreneurs & Founders
    For entrepreneurs and founders, wealth is often created in moments of transition. We help you navigate the entire journey of business ownership.
  - Investment General Partners & Professional Investors
    For investment professionals with significant stakes in their own ventures, we deliver integrated planning and oversight to manage concentration, liquidity, and portfolio construction.
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Mark Murphy, CFA

Director

Investment Group

Boston, MA

As a Director on the Portfolio Advisory team, Mark partners with the Private Client Group to deliver customized investment solutions and share the firm’s latest perspectives on markets and the economy.

Problem-solving is at the heart of his work. Each family brings unique financial goals, preferences, and interests, and he takes pride in developing customized solutions designed specifically for them.

Experience

10+ years in investment services
Pathstone, Associate Director
Federal Street Advisors, Associate

Education & Credentials

B.S. in Mathematics, Bates College
CFA

Beyond SCS

Mark enjoys spending time at the beach with his wife and two young daughters.

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