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Scott Escujuri, JD
Senior Wealth Advisor | Attorney
Board of Directors / Investment Committee
With a dual background in law and wealth management, I specialize in guiding high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and family offices in building and preserving their legacy. My work centers on bespoke wealth management strategies, sophisticated tax solutions, and tax-efficient investments designed to protect and grow multi-generational wealth.
Professional Background
Legal Expertise
Attorney specialized in family law, estate planning, and business matters with comprehensive understanding of wealth preservation strategies.
Integrated Approach
Unique methodology combining legal expertise with investment acumen for custom and comprehensive wealth strategies.
Wealth Management
Senior Advisor at Legacy Wealth Management leveraging years of legal and investment experience to deliver complex financial solutions.
Services for High-Net-Worth Clients
Think of me not just as your wealth advisor, but your FINANCIAL ARCHITECT. Whether I'm working directly with your tax and legal professionals, or we leverage our own team, my goal is to align and elevate your financial world. This is more than just investments. This is:

Family Office Services
Comprehensive multi-generational wealth planning
Business Succession
Seamless transition and exit strategies
Estate Planning
Tax-efficient wealth transfer solutions
Tax Strategies
Defer, minimize, or even eliminate taxes in some cases
Wealth Management
Customized strategies for $1M+ portfolios
Tax Strategic Investment Expertise
Selling a business or highly appreciated asset? You don't just have to pay taxes. Let's talk about:
1031 Exchanges
Strategic deferral of capital gains tax on property investments through carefully structured exchanges, maximizing your investment potential and creating tax-free gains for your heirs.
Qualified Opportunity Zones
Leverage tax incentives through investments in designated economic development areas, potentially deferring and eliminating capital gains and creating tax free growth.
§ 1202 - Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)
The law allows eligible investors to exclude up to 100% of their capital gains on the sale of Qualified Small Business Stock.
Tax-Efficient Portfolios
Custom investment strategies designed to minimize tax drag through strategic asset location, tax-loss harvesting, and alternative investment structures.
Strategic Portfolio Allocation
Risk-Adjusted Design
Tailored portfolio construction based on your personal risk tolerance and long-term objectives.
Endowment Style Allocation
Diversified investment approach across a broad range of sectors, asset classes, and unique strategies.
Regular Rebalancing
Ongoing portfolio optimization to maintain target allocations and capitalize on market opportunities.
Performance Tracking
Comprehensive benchmarking and reporting to measure progress toward your financial goals.
Client-Centered Approach
Discovery
In-depth understanding of your unique financial situation, goals, and concerns.
Strategy
Development of personalized financial roadmaps aligned with your objectives.
Collaboration
Seamless integration with your existing professional team of CPAs and attorneys.
Refinement
Regular reviews to ensure your portfolio evolves with current opportunities and your changing needs.
The Legacy Wealth Management Advantage
Team of Specialists
Access to our comprehensive network of financial experts across multiple disciplines, ensuring every aspect of your wealth management is handled with specialized expertise.
Fiduciary Commitment
Unwavering dedication to acting in your best interest at all times, with transparency and integrity as the foundation of my client relationships.
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Boutique Experience
Personalized attention of a boutique firm combined with the sophisticated capabilities typically found only at large institutions.
Schedule a Consultation
Initial Strategy Session
Let's sit down for a complimentary wealth strategy session to discuss your current financial situation and long-term objectives.
Comprehensive Analysis
We'll do a detailed review of your financial position and potential optimization opportunities.
Strategy Development
We'll work together to create a customized roadmap with specific implementation timeline and next steps.
Ready to take your wealth management to the next level? Contact me today at (208) 955-0500 or email scott@legacywealthmg.com to schedule your confidential consultation.
BIO
J. Scott Escujuri
Senior Wealth Advisor | Attorney | Board Member – Legacy Wealth Management
Scott is a Senior Wealth Advisor and licensed attorney with Legacy Wealth Management, where he also serves on the firm’s Board of Directors and Investment Committee. With almost two decades of combined legal and advisory experience, Scott specializes in helping high-net-worth individuals, affluent families, business owners, and executives build and preserve wealth through sophisticated, tax-optimized strategies.
Scott’s legal background provides a unique advantage to his clients, allowing him to expertly navigate the intersection of law, finance, and long-term planning. Prior to joining Legacy, he operated a successful law practice in Boise for over a decade, focusing on family law, estate planning, and business issues. His deep understanding of sophisticated transaction solutions—such as 1031 exchanges and Qualified Opportunity Zones—enables him to guide clients through major liquidity events and strategic transitions with clarity and confidence. Scott offers a rare blend of legal acumen and investment insight—making him a trusted resource for his clients navigating complex financial decisions.
At Legacy, Scott brings a client-centric approach and a deep understanding of wealth-building strategies, with a particular focus on tax-efficient portfolio design, estate planning, and generational wealth transfer. His approach emphasizes endowment-style investing and incorporates a disciplined mix of traditional and non-market alternative investments, tailored to the unique risk and return needs of each client. He works closely with clients to design portfolios that reflect their long-term vision, values, and legacy goals. His work is backed by a firm recognized nationally by USA Today and Statista in 2024 as one of the top 100 financial advisory firms—ranking #31 in the country among firms of its size and #1 in Idaho.
Scott holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law, where he graduated at the top of his class and earned an academic invitation to Law Review. He is also a Series 65 licensed investment advisor. Scott is also a fluent Spanish speaker, and has spent time living and serving abroad, including a two-year mission in Guatemala, which deepened his appreciation for culture, service, and community.
When he’s not advising clients, Scott enjoys time with his family, serving in his church, and pursuing hobbies like fly fishing, camping, woodworking, classic vinyl, reading, and tying flies.

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