Betty has been with Smith Moore as a Client Associate since 2009. She has developed a keen understanding regarding the importance of mutual trust and respect over her 30+ years of experience in banking and as a financial assistant. Betty has a passion for developing strong relationships with clients and getting to know them personally. She takes pride in her attention to detail, knowledge, strong work ethic, and ability to work collaboratively with the rest of the Smith Moore team.

Betty stays busy by serving as hospitality chair for Rehoboth Baptist Church and as a member of the Monday Club and Chapter CZ, PEO. She is a lifelong resident of Kirksville and often frequents Colorado to visit her two adult children, Janelle and Jordan, and their respective families. She is blessed with two grandchildren, Ruby and Finn, whom she loves to spoil. You can find Betty cooking, exploring new places, spending time with family and friends, and gifting her heart of service to her church outside the office.

Troy joined the financial industry in 1992 and provides financial advice to all age groups and account sizes. He leverages more than 30 years of experience to develop a portfolio of investments tailored to the individual based on their risk tolerance and time horizon.

Troy graduated from Truman State University with a BA in Speech Communications. Upon completing his studies, he found that many of his friends and family did not have a good understanding of the financial world. This drove him to pursue further education in the industry and used his communications degree to educate others about financial matters that can make an impact in all aspects of their lives.

Troy lives in Kirksville, Missouri, with his wife, Paula. They have four adult children that are making their way in their chosen careers as a golf pro, nurse, lawyer, and farm manager. An avid nature lover, Troy serves as Vice President of the Pure Air Wildlife Management Cooperative and is focused on restoring his family farm in Adair County to create a habitat for wildlife mammals, birds, pollinators, and native flowers.

Wes Roper joined the financial services industry in 1998 after spending more than a decade as the head wrestling coach at the University of Missouri – Columbia. Leveraging his 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry and as a long-tenured coach, Wes helps his clients plan as they prepare to meet their financial goals on their terms. Wes takes pride in being able to assist retirees and pre-retirees with generating income by making use of a variety of investment options. Wes wants his clients to know they are unique, and therefore they must develop a plan that helps them achieve their respective dreams.

Wes is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Education. He serves on the Missouri Letter Winners Club board, is a past Rotarian in the Kirksville Noon Rotary Club, and previously served on the board of the Adair County MU Alumni Association.

Wes lives with Becky, his wife of 30+ years and a nurse with MU Healthcare in Columbia, Missouri. They have two sons, who live in Farmington, Missouri, and Orem, Utah. He enjoys supporting Mizzou athletics, golfing, fishing, and walking the MKT and Katy Trails with Becky. They have a goldendoodle, Copper, who keeps them happy.