Our Team

The Team

Our Accredited & Creative Team

Each member of Knight Financial brings a unique perspective and skillset, guiding you with the mind of a financial professional and the heart of a Taos local.

Scott McAdams, MBA

Financial Advisor

Scott works with individuals, families, business owners, and non-profits to bring clarity to their financial journey, so they may have the confidence to achieve their personal or organizational goals while living life to the fullest. He enjoys working with people, discovering their passions, and crafting a plan to help a client reach their personal definition of success.

Scott earned his undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of New Mexico and has been in the financial industry for over 40 years. As one of the only Certified Financial Planner™ professionals in Northern New Mexico, he is a fiduciary and dedicated to delivering comprehensive financial advice to his clients.

Scott is a lover of the arts and spearheaded the development of our artist events and spotlights in the office. Outside of Knight Financial, he serves as Chair of the Harwood Museum of Art. He also volunteers as a youth football and hockey coach. He is a devoted father and continues to support his children and grandchildren in all of their endeavors.  

Karen Kenward

Practice Manager

Karen’s financial services career began 15 years ago at Knight Financial, where she enjoys the everyday changes and challenges of the business. Karen believes that Knight Financial is a company that cares about its clients and supports all aspects of investment & management decisions.

Born and raised in New Zealand, travel has always been her passion, so as soon as she was able Karen left NZ for a northern hemisphere adventure, which continued for many years.

On one of her journeys was to the American Southwest, where Karen met her husband in Taos. She has made her home here since 1987, and has raised three wonderful daughters.   Karen and her husband return to New Zealand often for family visits and beach time.

Outside of the office, Karen enjoys family time, hiking, tennis, gardening, reading, cooking and (of course) travel.

Stephanie Mares

Director of Retirement Services

Stephanie brings a long and accomplished background in financial services and real estate to her role as Director of Retirement Services. With more than six years in financial services and over 16 years in real estate, she has built a reputation for exceptional client service, strong organizational skills, and a deep understanding of complex transactions. Her experience ranges from overseeing brokerage operations and compliance to guiding agents through onboarding, training, and business growth.

Away from the office, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and caring for her five-year-old boxer, GrizzLee. A passionate fan of the Vegas Golden Knights, you can often find her cheering on her favorite team.