Scot A. Dobbs

Scot Dobbs is a director of accounting & business advisory in Savant’s Rockford, Illinois, Fincham office. With more than 30 years of experience in accounting, tax, and financial services, he helps individuals and businesses navigate complex financial decisions while supporting long-term goals. He served as president of Summit CPA Group until it joined Savant in 2026.

Scot provides tax planning and compliance services to individuals and businesses across a range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and real estate. He helps clients develop strategies designed to address tax exposure, support cash flow, and navigate compensation planning, transaction due diligence, consulting engagements, and business transition planning. His background in financial and insurance services gives him a broad perspective that can help clients coordinate business, tax, and personal financial strategies.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Scot helps clients define and work toward their current and long-term goals. He provides guidance on tax, financial, retirement, and estate planning, helping clients align key elements of their financial lives with their broader objectives.

Scot earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and a Master of Science in Taxation (MST) from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) credential from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

His professional involvement includes membership in the AICPA, Illinois CPA Society, Financial Planning Association (FPA), and Healthcare Financial Management Association. He also received the Illinois CPA Society Distinguished Media Service Award in 2011 and 2013.

When he’s not working with clients, Scot enjoys attending sporting events and family activities, golfing, and taking walks with his wife.