
Steven R. Smith

"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein
Steve Smith is a Special Advisor at Mission Wealth, serving individuals and families in Colorado and the surrounding communities. With his in-depth knowledge of financial planning and succession planning, Steve is committed to sharing his expertise to develop comprehensive financial solutions tailored for each client that aligns with their unique circumstances and values. Steve is dedicated to supporting our teams as they guide clients through every stage of their financial journey, offering expert advice on cash flow planning, tax strategies, and investment management.
Steve’s introduction to financial planning came at a difficult time. A death in the family led to a number of unresolved financial issues. He volunteered to try and untangle what turned out to be a complex situation, drawing on his background as an attorney and a long-held interest in finance. He didn’t know what to expect, but what he found was unexpected: While managing his family’s situation, he also learned how to act as a financial steward—and about the importance of an evidence-based approach to investing.
That experience led Steve to a realization: He wanted to help others pursue their own financial success—and help them avoid the kinds of financial challenges that can occur without a proper plan in place. Steve became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional in 2003 and, since then, has worked to help people build sustainable plans to pursue their financial goals.
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Professional Background
Steve has worked with professionals, families, and business owners to plan successfully for their future for more than two decades. For over 25 years, he has served as a board member of numerous non-profits. In addition to his financial planning expertise, Steve has accumulated extensive experience that enriches his financial services, including:
- Practicing as an attorney focusing on business and commercial matters, estate planning, succession planning, and probate
- Starting, operating, and selling his own businesses
- Acting as a professional fiduciary, including asset management and disposition, portfolio management, accounting, and tax preparation.
Steve holds the following degrees and certifications and is a member of the Bars of Maine, Massachusetts, and Colorado.
Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania – Bachelor of Arts, Economics (1978)
University of Maine School of Law – JD (1981)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) (2003)
NASD Series 6 and 63 licenses
Personal Pursuits
Steve loves the outdoors, including hiking, biking, and skiing and plays the occasional round of golf. He is married to Sandee, the love of his life. When they are not travelling, they can be seen walking their beloved Golden Retriever, Manny.
Community Impact
Steve is involved with several non-profits as a volunteer, mostly on finance and investment committees.

After You Retire, How Will You Pay for Expenses?
Retirement income planning is about creating a reliable system for paying your expenses after your paycheck stops. By organizing assets into three distinct buckets, you can maintain liquidity for short-term spending and keep your long-term portfolio positioned for growth.About Mission Wealth
Mission Wealth is a nationally recognized Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) founded in 2000 known for its service model, driven by a world-class technology stack that offers financial planning, investment counsel, tax strategies, estate planning coordination, philanthropic advice, and asset protection solutions tailored to each client’s needs.Mission Wealth’s vision is to provide caring advice that empowers families to achieve their life dreams. Our founders were pioneers in the industry when they embraced the client-first principles of objective advice, comprehensive financial planning, coordination with other professional advisors, and proactive service. Mission Wealth is a fiduciary, and our holistic planning process provides clarity and confidence.



