The Common Man's Financial Guide

E. Donell Smith holds two Master of Business Administration degrees from Regis University in Finance and International Business. He is also a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree. His financial expertise allows him to provide financial education to families and small businesses to help them achieve their financial goals. His main areas of emphasis include Financial Management, Income Protection, Investments and Portfolio Management, Mortgage Refinance, Business Development, and International Operations. His consultant business has averaged a greater than 20 percent return for the past twelve years. In addition to his financial expertise, Donell is an International pilot for United Airlines. He is certified as an Aircraft Safety Officer, an Accident Investigator, and has received several national safety awards including the President's Safety Award for Excellence. He was recognized by President Barack Obama for his lifetime achievements in educating youth in aviation and aerospace. Donell serves as a member of the Board of Directors with Shades of Blue Inc., a STEM organization dedicated to educating at-risk youth in the areas of math, general engineering, science, aviation, and aerospace engineering. Presently, Donell resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, Yolanda Troupe-Smith and their four children.