Objective Advice. Disciplined Investing. A Clear Path Forward.

Wealth Managed with Precision. Preserved for Generations.

Comprehensive wealth management designed around the circumstances, priorities, and goals of the people we serve.

The Work We Do

Complex Situations. Thoughtful Counsel.

Wealth becomes complicated at certain moments in life. Our experience across a wide range of financial circumstances allows us to bring thoughtful counsel, perspective, and a long-term approach when it matters most.

Selling a Business

A liquidity event is one of the most consequential financial moments of your life. We help you plan before, during, and after — managing tax drag and building a lasting post-exit strategy.

Approaching Retirement

Transitioning from accumulation to distribution requires a fundamentally different plan. We build income strategies designed to sustain your lifestyle and protect against sequence-of-returns risk.

Receiving an Inheritance

Sudden wealth — whether expected or not — demands careful stewardship. We help inheritors and trustees understand what they have, what it means, and how to manage it wisely.

Navigating Divorce

Dividing complex assets requires both financial expertise and steady guidance. We help clients understand the full picture and rebuild a sound financial foundation on the other side.

Managing Concentrated Positions

A single stock or asset representing a large share of your net worth is both an opportunity and a risk. We develop disciplined strategies to diversify without unnecessary tax consequences.

Losing a Spouse

Widows and widowers often find themselves as sole financial decision-makers for the first time. We provide patient, clear counsel to help you move forward with confidence.

Executive Compensation

RSUs, ISOs, deferred compensation, and 10b5-1 plans require careful coordination. We help executives optimize their total compensation picture across tax years and vesting schedules.

Cross-Border & International Complexity

Dual citizens, expats, and families with foreign assets face a distinct set of planning challenges. We bring experience with FBAR, FATCA, and multi-jurisdiction coordination.

Real Estate-Heavy Portfolios

Significant real estate holdings — active or passive — require specialized planning around 1031 exchanges, depreciation, and the transition to a more diversified financial picture.

Sudden Wealth Events

A settlement, windfall, or unexpected inheritance can be overwhelming without the right guidance. We help clients build a clear, unhurried plan before making any major decisions.

Generational Wealth Transfer

Passing wealth to the next generation requires coordinated estate, tax, and trust strategy. We work alongside your legal advisors to build a plan that reflects your values and intentions.

Medical & Professional Practices

High-income professionals with practice ownership face a unique combination of business and personal financial complexity. We bring both together into a single, integrated strategy.

How We Work

A Deliberate Process. A Lasting Partnership.

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Discovery

We begin by listening — understanding your full financial picture, your goals, and what matters most to you and your family.

02

Strategy

We develop a comprehensive, integrated plan that coordinates investments, tax, estate, and planning into a single coherent strategy.

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Implementation

We execute with precision — selecting managers, structuring accounts, and coordinating with your legal and tax advisors.

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Ongoing Counsel

We meet regularly, monitor your financial plan and portfolio, and adapt your strategy as your life and markets evolve.

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Every relationship begins with understanding what matters most. We welcome the opportunity to learn more about you and what you're looking to accomplish.

L.J. Smith & Co.

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Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives. Clients should carefully consider their investment objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs before investing.

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