About Paige Smith, Financial Representative | RN, MSN ACNP-BC

Paige Smith is a financial advisor with a unique background that spans healthcare, entrepreneurship, finance, and athletics. Leveraging her expertise in both medicine and business, she brings a holistic approach to financial planning, empowering clients to achieve their long-term goas with confidence and clarity.

Professional Background: Paige’s journey into the world of finance began after a successful career in health care. She started as an ICU nurse at UCLA, specializing in cardiothoracic care, where she honed her skills in critical care and patient advocacy. Eager to expand her impact beyond the hospital walls, she pursued advanced education, earning her graduate degree as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from UCLA.

Transitioning to Business and Finance: Seeking new challenges and opportunities, she made a bold leap into the realm of business, venturing into medical device sales and later co-founding a union printing company with her father. Through these ventures, she gained invaluable experience in entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and client relations, laying the groundwork for her future in finance.

Athletic Dedication: In addition to her professional pursuits, her dedication to excellence extends to the athletic arena. As a former Division 1 softball player, she learned the value of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance—traits that continue to shape her approach to financial advising. Paige’s experience as a collegiate athlete instilled in her a relentless drive to excel and a commitment to continuous improvement, qualities that are evident in her work as a financial advisor.

Path to financial Advisory: Inspired by her entrepreneurial endeavors and a desire to help individuals achieve financial security, Paige transitioned into the financial services industry. Recognizing the importance of fiduciary responsibility and ethical practice, she became a licensed financial advisor.   

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  • Look at where you are today

    Your plan will help you make the most of what you already have, no matter where you're starting from, and give you a snapshot of your financial big picture.

  • Identify where you want to go

    Whether it's shorter-term goals like managing your debt, or longer-term ones like saving for a new home, or retirement, your financial plan will show you how you're tracking, help you understand what's working, and point out any gaps you might have.

  • Put together range of options to get you there

    Looking across all your goals, you'll get personalized recommendations and strategies to grow your wealth while making sure everything's protected. And I'll help you determine the right moves to make today and later on. Your financial plan is based on your priorities. As those priorities change throughout your life, we'll shift the financial strategies in your plan, too-so your plan stays flexible, and you stay on track to consistently meet goal after goal.

Here are my areas of expertise

Financial Planning

Insurance Protection Strategies

Life Insurance Strategies

Retirement Planning & Income Strategies

Education Planning & Funding

Disability Planning

Multigenerational Planning

Estate Planning

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