Christi admires Smith Moore’s focus on outstanding client service, a tight-knit and welcoming team environment, and the enduring strength and stability of the firm with roots dating back to 1913.
Her prior experience in management, recruiting, training, and practice management has made her an integral part of Smith Moore. Her involvement in recruiting financial advisors and promoting the firm has proven instrumental in growing the company.
Christi earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Business Management from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Illinois. She went on to obtain her MBA from Webster University. She brings over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry to Smith Moore and holds Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 licenses in addition to her Life and Health Insurance license.
Prior to joining Smith Moore in December 2018, Christi was the managing principal and founder of Wealth Management Partners (WMP), LLC. She formerly held various roles at Waddell and Reed, Edward Jones, Hancock Securities Group, Irwin Union Bank, Smith Barney, and Mercantile Bank including District Branch Manager, Branch Manager, Financial Advisor, Trust Officer, Private Banker, Human Resource Specialist, and Recruiter.
Christi has been married to her husband, Darrell, for over 20 years and they have two children together. Brie is a nurse, and Ryan studies finance and accounting at Truman State University. Christi enjoys spending time with family, hiking, boating, and water sports like wakeboarding and skiing.