Timothy L. Smith
Certified Financial Planner, Wealth Strategist, Financial Educator
What if you could build a wealth advisory business that feels both cutting-edge and deeply relational?
Timothy L. Smith is one of those rare financial leaders who hasn’t just ridden the waves of change in finance—he’s helped shape them. Starting in the 1980s as a registered representative, Tim moved early into the fee-based advisor model, then founded his own advisory firm and broker-dealer. He’s now the founder and CEO of Aurora Private Wealth, a firm built to give clients modern tools, transparent processes, and financial plans that actually honor their life goals, not just their investments.
His journey is punctuated by entrepreneurial leaps—creating organizations that support hundreds of advisors nationwide, building platforms, steering regulatory committees—and always keeping his values in the driver’s seat. Beneath all the growth and prestige, there’s a commitment to doing finance differently: with integrity, clarity, and a human touch.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by financial advice, or wondered how someone builds a company that serves BOTH wealth and well-being, Tim’s story will shift how you see what “success” in finance can look like.