Scott's Story
"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Mike Tyson
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Scott learned firsthand the value of resilience. At age 2, as he was crossing the street near the Honolulu Zoo, Scott was run over by a moving vehicle and dragged down Kuhio Ave until a bus driver who kept honking his horn caused the driver to stop. A lengthy hospital stay, some incredible plastic surgery, and the clear hand of the Almighty later, and Scott moved into childhood a little bit scarred and very clear on the fact that every day is a gift.
Due to his mother's decision to homeschool, Scott was able to start community college early, and began taking college courses at age 16. Scott completed his university education at Simon Fraser University in beautiful British Columbia, Canada and earned his BBA in 2004.
Upon returning to Hawaii, Scott continued his entrepreneurial journey in the world of Special Events, building a small startup business he founded in his youth to become the largest event rental company in the State of Hawaii. Along the way, Scott quietly earned accolades, including the Hawaii Filipino Chamber of Commerce Young Filipino Entrepreneur of the Year award (2010) and the Pacific Business News 40-under-40 honor (2018). Ultimately, this success attracted the attention of a private equity company and Scott completed a successful sale of the business.
In 2021, Scott honored a promise he made to his wife, Jarvalen, and allowed her to pick any State to move to. She chose Virginia, and the Rabe family moved their entire household along with 5 young children over the Pacific Ocean and across the entire United States to Stafford, Virginia, where they love the four seasons, the close proximity to Washington DC, and the opportunity to drive and see so many incredible sights and experiences.
Here are my areas of expertise
Financial Planning
Retirement Planning & Income Strategies
Business Planning & Succession
Investment Planning & Strategies
Tax-Efficient Strategies
Life Insurance Strategies
Long-Term Care Planning
Business Employee & Executive Benefits Planning
Lending a hand in my community - from coast to coast.
As part of Northwestern Mutual, I'm proud to support the world we live in on a national stage, as well as add value on a local level in my own backyard.
Giving back to others is something that I am fiercely passionate about. Following are just a few of the advocacy efforts I participate in on a regular basis. If any of these organizations resonate with you, let's support them together; reach out to learn more!
Asian American Chamber of Commerce
A 501(c)3 nonprofit supporting economic growth, building bridges, and serving as a resource for the AAPI business community in the Washington DC area. I'm honored to be a member of this group and serve on the gala committee.
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber is the diverse business hub for the fastest growing region in the Commonwealth of Virginia, providing leadership, access, innovation, advocacy, and connections. Honored as the April 2022 member of the month, I teach a monthly class which is open to all members as well as volunteer at multiple events.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (ALSF)
ALSF funds cancer research, raises awareness, and supports the families of children with cancer. Since 2012, Northwestern Mutual, its employees, and financial professionals like me have donated more than $20 million to support ALSF and fund over 400,000 research hours.
Fredericksburg Area Museum
Sitting on the Board of FAM in Fredericksburg, Virginia allows me the opportunity to participate in preserving the history of our region and telling the stories of men and women that echo down the hallways to the beginning of America's history.
Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
I redesigned, implemented, and co-facilitate the FCCH Fellows program. Bringing fractional mentorship and collaboration together, I help develop young Filipino leaders to integrate with the Hawaii business community and encourage them to achieve great things.
Rotary Club of Rappahannock-Fredericksburg
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change. As a member of the Rotary Club of Rappahannock-Fredericksburg, I get to participate in multiple opportunities to make the world - and our local community - a better place by doing, not just giving.
Beads of Courage
Beads of Courage is an art-in-medicine program that helps kids with cancer tell their unique treatment story through colorful beads that are symbols of their courage.
Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce
As an ally - and with the support and encouragement of this Chamber's president - I joined the membership of the VABCC to show support for the Virginia Black Business Community, and work in solidarity to help my colleagues protect those they care about and prosper economically.
Fredericksburg SPCA
As part of the SPCA development committee, I help create opportunities to instill the eternal gratitude and love one receives from every animal taken in, given a home, and offered a second chance at life
How Northwestern Mutual helps you live the life you want.
When people feel better about their money, good things happen—they become more confident and feel more secure. For more than 160 years, Northwestern Mutual has helped people achieve the financial flexibility they need to live more and worry less.
Being a mutual company means Northwestern Mutual reports to its clients, not Wall Street. They don't believe in chasing fads or taking undue risk for short-term gains. Instead, they take a long-term approach—both in the way we help people plan to reach their goals, and in the way they do business. This has served their clients (and mine) well through all kinds of economic ups and downs, including wars, recessions, even the recent pandemic.
It's why I'm happy to be part of a company that's in it for the long-haul and prioritizes clients over profit.
