Zack Smith is a Financial Advisor with The Housman Group at Baird, bringing more than a decade of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners make confident financial decisions. Through a planning-first approach, Zack works closely with clients to align their financial strategies with what matters most whether that’s preparing for retirement, generating sustainable income, preserving wealth, or building a legacy for future generations.
Zack serves a diverse range of clients, including young professionals, pre-retirees, retirees, and business owners. He focuses on simplifying complex financial matters and providing clear, actionable guidance at every stage of life.
At The Housman Group, relationships are the foundation of everything they do. Zack and his team are committed to delivering personalized advice and ongoing service, helping clients connect their financial decisions to their goals, protect what they’ve built, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
A lifelong resident of Western Kentucky, Zack graduated from Marshall County High School and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus in Finance and Financial Planning from Murray State University. He holds his Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses, along with his Life and Health Insurance license.
Zack is actively involved in his community, serving on the board of the Paducah Day Nursery and Learning Center and as a member of Leadership Paducah Class #36.
He and his wife, Linda, live in Murray, Kentucky, with their daughter, Leighton. Outside the office, Zack enjoys attending basketball games, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with family and friends