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Smith Moore Opens Effingham Branch
July 31, 2009
EFFINGHAM, Ill. --- Local Midwest financial services firm Smith, Moore & Company has opened its newest branch, located in Effingham, Illinois at 401 South Banker Street, Suite E.
Formerly of Wells Fargo, branch manager and vice president Kent Schmidt, vice presidents Dave Price and Douglas Schultz, and executive administrative assistants Lisa Rauch and Jennifer Eaton are operating the new branch.
"We are excited about this move; Smith Moore has been around for a long time and is a very well-run company," Schmidt, who is also a Certified Financial Planner, said. "They offer tremendous support to their advisors and are known for their high standard of client service."
With 46 years of experience between the advisors – Price having 21 years of industry experience, and Schmidt and Schultz each with 13 – they have brought an enormous amount of expertise to Smith Moore, as well.
"We are excited to have this very talented group of advisors join Smith Moore and we look forward to supporting them as they bring the values and service our firm is known for to the Effingham community," President and CEO Jim Deutsch said.
Since 1913, the financial services firm has been serving the Midwest with core values rooted in the community and a dedication to customer service.
"We look forward to introducing our clients to our new broker dealer, and are confident that they will appreciate the more personal approach of Smith Moore, as well as the wide array of investment options we will continue to offer," Schultz said.
With a customer service emphasis at the forefront of Smith Moore’s success, the firm has attracted a quality team of advisors and staff, and earned a reputable name in the industry.
"Smith Moore is a privately owned institution that has been a solid force in the financial services industry within the Midwest since 1913. The stability is very appealing in an uncertain financial environment," Price said.
While many national firms have floundered in the past year, Smith Moore has continued to thrive with the addition of branches in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois.
"With all of the changes in the financial world – from takeovers to mergers – it is reassuring to belong to a private, locally-based firm that still does business like we do in the Midwest," Price said. "Our clients can look forward to enjoying more timely, personal service from a company that shares their values."
Founded in St. Louis in 1913, Smith Moore now has branches across the Midwest and plans to continue expansion with the recruitment of talented and experienced advisors throughout the year.