Hi, I'm Alex Smith. After spending 15 years solving finance and engineering problems for major corporations, I shifted gears to focus on personal finance – driven by my passion for helping families build secure financial futures.
My love for numbers led me to an engineering career, and I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Management from Miami University in Oxford, OH. To dive even further, I earned an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Investment Management from DePaul University.
I spent the first 12-years of my career in Chicago working mostly in engineering and supply chain finance. In 2014, my wife and I packed our bags and moved to Seattle where I joined Amazon’s Finance team. Over six years at Amazon, I partnered with cross-functional teams on high-impact projects, including cash flow analysis for robotics, sustainability initiatives, and revenue projections for AWS.
In 2018, life took a new turn as my wife and I welcomed twin boys into our family. With three kids under the age of four, we moved back to Chicago to be closer to family. This allowed me to pursue hobbies a bit more and I developed a deep interest in all things personal finance. In 2021, I joined SeedSafe, and in 2024, I earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation.
My family and I live in the suburbs of Chicago, raising three active boys. When I’m not working with clients, I’m usually training to finish the next marathon, spending time with my family, or planning our next trip.
Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above and complete the brief onboarding form to help me understand your individual circumstances. Then let me know a convenient time for an introductory call. I look forward to speaking with you.
Offers Investment Management
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Offers Tax Preparation
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About SeedSafe Financial
SeedSafe Financial was born to help you make the most of the financial opportunity you have and to be capable of doing more with your life.
We are here to empower you to make decisions that increase the value of your life and net worth.
It’s easy to get on the hamster wheel of work, and with remote work taking a front seat, work life bleeds into personal life. We are your thinking partner to keep the Big Why in mind.
You won’t be in tech forever – so this is our time to make the most of what you are bringing in the door and optimize for the life you want to lead… Providing for your family, putting the kids’ education at the forefront and supporting your community. You are looking to make the right moves to have more flexibility and intention for your life.
We make money more fun for you by streamlining your finances, making your options clear, and empowering you to increase the value of your life’s worth.
Education
DePaul University, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, Investment Management | Miami University, Bachelor's Degree, Engineering Management
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