Shandara Smith

Shandara Smith possesses a diverse background in financial services and customer support, with current experience as an IDG Associate at Manning & Napier since April 2022. Prior to this role, Shandara worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from May 2020 to November 2021 and completed an internship at Cetera Investment Services LLC, where involvement in financial advising workshops and case studies took place. Educationally, Shandara earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Connecticut, where roles included customer service at the UConn Student Recreation Center, finance assistance for UConn Student Television, and supervision at Union Street Market. Experience also includes a seasonal internship in the Accounts Receivable department at Sonalysts, Inc., demonstrating proficiency in Excel and document management.