Anne Flegal Smith
Partner, CCO, Client Advocate
I joined Jonathan Smith & Co. in 1988 just to help out with whatever the company needed but predictably, I soon became interested in our clients and how I could be part of the team to help them. I work with clients from the earliest interview stages through their financial lifetime – listening, probing, asking the hard questions, seeking the root causes of problems, and solving a wide range of financial challenges.
Anne Flegal Smith
Partner, CCO, Client Advocate
I joined Jonathan Smith & Co. in 1988 just to help out with whatever the company needed but predictably, I soon became interested in our clients and how I could be part of the team to help them. I work with clients from the earliest interview stages through their financial lifetime – listening, probing, asking the hard questions, seeking the root causes of problems, and solving a wide range of financial challenges.
“Be that person who says “Hi” to dogs, waves to children, and greets the stranger on the street with a big smile.”
In 1969 girls who were awarded math and industrial engineering degrees were few and far between. I was and Bell Labs scooped me up right out of Auburn as an engineer. I entered the workforce as a computer programmer with a box of punched cards instead carrying around baby on my hip. Working at the Labs as a programmer and systems analyst for 15 years was an incredible experience. I traveled and met people in all of the telephone operating companies across the country. The work sharpened my communication skills and gave me an opportunity to be part of developing complex problem solutions. In 1984 I took about 3 years off so I could spend more time with our small children and think about next steps.
Over the years, we have been able to serve a large number of single female clients:professionals, entrepreneurs, widows, and divorcees. I find those relationships especially significant in my being part of our team here at Smith Partners. I have an interest in young women and am part of a new project sponsored by the WPF Foundation, Center for Creative Leadership, and the Non Profit Consortium “The Girl’s Leadership Initiative’ which focuses on Courage, Compassion, and Confidence in young women in Greensboro.
Leadership & Community Involvement:
Young Life Committee, Women’s Professional Forum Board Women’s Professional Forum Foundation Board, Executive Committee of Greensboro Young Life, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra Board, Treasurer of local Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club, Healthy Aging Philanthropic Advisory Group at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Journey Resources Board member, Shine the Light on Hunger cheerleader and event organizer. I have also done one transport for Boykin Spaniel Rescue and hope to do more of that in the future.
Education & Certifications:
BS Applied Math, Industrial Engineering Auburn University 1969
Areas of expertise:
- Compliance and financial puzzle solutions
- Financial Consulting especially with our female clients and widows.
