Lora Sekosky Smith

Lora Sekosky Smith is a highly experienced professional with over three decades of work experience. Lora currently holds the position of Senior Vice President, Strategic Development at Carter Funds, a role they began in November 2021. Prior to their current position, Lora held various senior roles at Cetera Financial Group, including Senior Partner, Strategic Relationships from 2014 to 2020. Lora also worked at First Allied Securities, Inc. as Managing Director, Sponsor Relationships and Product Marketing from 2011 to 2014, Vice President, Mutual Fund Product Manager from 2008 to 2011, and Vice President, Business Strategies & Business Development from 2006 to 2008. Before joining First Allied Securities, Lora served as Director of Product Marketing at Commonwealth Financial Network from 2002 to 2005. Lora'searlier career includes the role of Director Strategic Relationships, Mutual Fund & Variable Annuity Marketing at AIG Broker Dealers (now Advisor Group) from 1991 to 2002, and Assistant to Financial Director at Savory Milln International from 1985 to 1986.

Lora Sekosky Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Additionally, they have obtained certifications as a Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher RYT 30 HR and a Registered Yoga Teacher RYT 200 HR from Yoga Alliance. Lora also possesses certifications in Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 from FINRA.