A unique background for a unique service.

Thomas Smith began his financial services career over 16 years ago, learning the investment industry from the ground floor up. Over the years he has had experience as a trading desk broker, operations and trading supervisor, Compliance Director for a major regional investment firm, Director of Research and Financial Planning Services for the same firm, and a Senior Portfolio Manager for a registered investment advisory firm. This well-rounded background has enabled him to build a working knowledge of most every aspect of the financial services industry.

Along the way he obtained the two most prestigious professional designations in the industry. First, the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), considered the preeminent financial advisory designation. Second the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), which is the designation required of virtually all professional investment managers, including mutual fund managers. The CFP and CFA represent a cumulative five years of post-graduate study.