Daniel Smyth is a Lead Advisor for North Berkeley clients. He is well versed in financial strategy and works with clients to develop financial plans and implement investment strategies to reach their long-term goals.
Before joining North Berkeley, Daniel worked in institutional sales at Litman Gregory Asset Management. There he developed an understanding of mutual funds and alternative investments. Daniel transitioned into personal finance because he wanted to have a more impact on a personal level.
Daniel is a Los Angeles native and moved to the Bay Area to attend Saint Mary’s College of California. Soon after moving, he fell in love with the Bay Area and its melting pot of community, culture, and food. Daniel is an avid car enthusiast, athlete, and foodie; and is committed to his family that stretches from Los Angeles to Mississippi.
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Education, Certifications, & Affiliations
- CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™) certification
- B.S. in Business and Administration & Economics, Saint Mary’s College of California
- Study Abroad Freie Universität in Berlin
- Member, Financial Planning Association (FPA)
- Member, Berkeley NAACP
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards owns the certification marks CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
More About Daniel
I became an Advisor to be a thought partner with my clients and community. By having a dedicated resource and sounding board for their goals, our community can free themselves of financial stresses to pursue the opportunities that are most meaningful to their lives.
I serve my local community by volunteering to speak to teens and young adults about saving and good money habits. As an active member of the NAACP since childhood, I have seen several powerful people of color come in and advise our group on various topics of interest, and I always knew that one day I would have a topic of value to bring my community.
In my free time, I like tooling on classic cars and going on long drives along the coast. Growing up, my grandfather and I used to work on cars in his garage together. I can remember going from being the tool boy, to “here, you want to take it for a spin?” Although he is no longer here, I can still feel him smiling down on me every time I am backing out of the driveway with that smooth deep rumble.
Articles by Daniel Smyth
Back to the Future: Electric Vehicles
If you enjoy having the latest technology and you’re willing to pay a slight premium for that experience, or you hate paying for gas and like the idea of fighting against climate change, then the new landscape of EVs provides some enticing options.
Tender Offers: The New IPO
Tender offers provide employees of pre-IPO companies the opportunity to sell some shares while a company is still private. It's a strategy the benefits both the company and its employees.
Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds are powerful tools for legacy planning, can also benefit tax planning, and help mitigate gains from appreciated stock.