Deweese W. Smith

DeWeese W. Smith serves as the Director of Investment Operations at Franklin Templeton since January 2025, while simultaneously supporting Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC. Prior experience includes over a decade at Brandywine Global Investment Management, where roles progressed from Vice President of Client Administration to Manager of Trading Administration, with a focus on legal agreement onboarding and oversight of trading and regulatory reporting teams. Earlier career positions include Operations Analyst at BNP Paribas Securities Services and Account Administrator at Nuveen Investments, with responsibilities spanning client onboarding, trade support, and data quality. DeWeese W. Smith holds a Master’s Degree in Investment Management from the Fox School of Business at Temple University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Drexel University's LeBow College of Business.