Robert C. Smith

Robert C. Smith is a seasoned finance and investment professional, currently serving as Partner and Practice Leader at Cerity Partners since October 2016. In addition to this role, Robert holds significant positions on various boards, including as a Board and Executive Committee Member at Encova Insurance, where Robert chairs the Investment Committee, and at University Hospitals, where Robert chairs the Compensation Committee. Robert is actively involved in community and governance, serving as a Board Member and Executive Committee Member at Greater Cleveland Partnership, where Robert chairs the Government Affairs Council. Other leadership roles include Chair of The Ohio News Fund, National Advisory Board member at Jack, Joseph, & Morton Mandel Humanities Center at Cuyahoga Community College, and Advisory Board memberships across several organizations. Robert earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) from Ohio Northern University and an MBA in Finance from Duquesne University.