Zack Smith, a financial advisor with the Housman Group at the Paducah office of Baird, has over a decade worth of experience in the financial services industry. Zack takes great pride in being his clients’ trusted partner along their financial journey. He offers his financial expertise to help young professionals, pre-retirees, retirees, and business owners navigate life’s events, offering guidance in retirement planning, income planning, wealth preservation, and wealth transfer to future generations.
Strong lifelong relationships and excellent client service are the core of Zack's business. His proven process entails discovering his client's goals, tailoring a financial plan to his client, and working with that client towards the ultimate goal of financial peace.
Zack's roots have always been in Western Kentucky. He grew up in Marshall County and graduated from Marshall County High School, then attended Murray State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business with an area in finance and financial planning. Zack has earned his Series 7 and Series 66 Securities licenses as well as his Life and Health Insurance license. He has a heart for connecting with the needs of his community and serves on the board of Paducah Day Nursery and Learning Center. Zack was a member of Leadership Paducah's Class # 36.
Zack and his wife, Linda, live in Murray, Kentucky. They have one daughter, Leighton, who was born in April of 2024. In their free time Zack and Linda enjoy attending UK and Murray State basketball games, going to concerts, traveling to the beach, volunteering at their church, and spending quality time with their friends and family.