Art O’Dell has been working in the financial services industry for more than 30 years and joined Smith Moore in 1989. With a focus on high quality bonds, Art’s goal is to try to lower the volatility of the market by building a bond ladder that matches market conditions. When rates are low, Art tries to shorten the ladder. When rates are high, he tries to lengthen the ladder to enhance return on investment. Since Art joined Smith Moore, he has relied on the core principles that launched the firm on its path to prosperity.
Art graduated from St. Louis University with a BA in Finance and is a Board Member of the Sue Spirit Train Foundation. He and his wife, Lisa, have three grown children and reside in the St. Louis area.