C.E. Smith, III

C.E. "Bud" Smith began his career as an insurance producer for Massachusetts Mutual in 1968, working with individuals in the areas of estate planning and life insurance. Today, he serves as president of The Smith Organization and an owner in Lion Street, a national independent financial and insurance advisory firm.  He works with successful families and their companies in crafting sophisticated financial solutions to help grow and protect their wealth.  He also works with the companies of these families in constructing creative executive benefit plans.

He attended the University of North Carolina, where he studied political science and is a member of The Chancellor's Club.  He received his BBA from Georgia State University in 1968. Mr. Smith is a CLU and has achieved the MassMutual Masters Club status, Top of the Table, 25 Million Dollar Forum and lifetime member of MDRT. He currently holds his Series 65, Series 6 and Series 63 securities licencses.

Mr. Smith is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta and diligently works in fund raising for the National Parkinson's Foundation. He enjoys golfing, running and reading. He lives in Atlanta and has two sons - C.E., IV, who is a neuroradiologist in Nashville and Tyler, who is a successful insurance advisor specializing in disability income for The Smith Organization.