Team
Investment Management Team | Sales
and Marketing | Administration
Investment Management Team
Smith Group Asset Management has a strong portfolio management
team and supporting professionals. Our team averages more
than 20 years of experience in the business. Senior team
members have made investment decisions based on Smith Group’s
philosophy and process for more than 15 years.
 Stephen S. Smith, CFA
Founder and CEO
Mr. Smith founded Smith Group Asset Management, a Dallas-based investment management organization, in 1995, and serves as the company’s Chief Investment Officer. He began his career in the late 1960’s as an engineer with NASA in the lunar landing program. He joined Wachovia Bank as a computer systems analyst in the mid-1970’s, and transitioned to the bank’s investment management division in order to help design and implement a portfolio management system. Mr. Smith left Wachovia and joined what is now known as Bank of America in 1983. He held a number of senior investment positions at Bank of America until he departed in 1995 to found Smith Group. Mr. Smith has an engineering degree and an MBA, both from the University of Alabama, and he was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 1981. Mr. Smith is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Dallas-Ft. Worth. Mr. Smith is an active volunteer in his community, and serves on the board of directors for a number of charitable organizations.
 John D. Brim, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Mr. Brim joined Smith Group Asset Management in March 1998 and is a member of the Portfolio Management team. Prior to joining Smith Group, he was a Manager within the Institutional Investment Consulting Group of Deloitte & Touche, LLP from 1997 to 1998. From 1990 to 1997, he held a variety of positions, including Senior Client Manager, with NationsBank Asset Management in Dallas. He earned his BS in Economics from Texas A & M University. He was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 1998. Mr. Brim is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Dallas-Ft. Worth.
 Royce W. Medlin, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Mr. Medlin joined Smith Group Asset Management in January 2006 and is a member of the Portfolio Management team. Prior to joining Smith Group, he was President and Portfolio Manger of Belmont Wealth Management from 2002 to 2005. From 1991 to 2002, he served as a Portfolio Manager at U.S. Trust in Dallas and Team Bank Trust Investments in Fort Worth. He earned a BS in International Trade from Texas Tech University and an MBA from Texas Christian University. He was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 1994. He is past President of the CFA Society of Dallas-Ft. Worth and is a member of the CFA Institute.
 Bradley J. Baker, CFA
Quantitative Research and Trading
Mr. Baker joined Smith Group Asset Management in May 2002 and is a member of the quantitative research team and is responsible for portfolio trading. Mr.
Baker earned a BBA from the University of Texas at Arlington, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2004. Mr. Baker is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Dallas-Ft. Worth.
 William C. Ketterer, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Mr. Ketterer joined Smith Group Asset Management in January 2007 and is a member of the Portfolio Management team. Prior to joining Smith Group, he served as Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager with The Private Bank at Bank of America from 1999 to 2007. From 1993 to 1999, he worked in corporate development within the healthcare industry. Prior to 1993, he was Vice President and General Manager of a west coast startup. He earned his BS in Economics from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and has completed course work at a number of universities including the University of California, San Diego, the University of Dallas and the University of Texas at Dallas. Mr. Ketterer was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2001. Mr. Ketterer is a member of the CFA Institute, the CFA Society of Dallas-Ft. Worth and the DFW Association for Business Economics.
 Eivind Olsen, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Mr. Olsen joined Smith Group Asset Management in May 2008 and is a member of the Portfolio Management team. Prior to joining Smith Group he was a Portfolio Manager with Brazos Capital Management/John McStay Investment Counsel from 1998 to 2008. From 1994 to 1996, he did equity research as an Associate Analyst with Rauscher, Pierce, Refsnes, Inc. He earned a BBA in Accounting and Finance from Texas Christian University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Texas. Mr. Olsen was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2001. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Dallas-Ft. Worth.
 Kathryn
M. Terry
Portfolio Trader
Ms. Terry joined Smith Group Asset Management in September 2006. She is responsible for Equity Trading. Prior to joining Smith Group, she worked in the wealth management services group at Morgan Keegan. She earned a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. Ms. Terry is currently a Level II candidate for the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
 Rick C. Villars, CFA
Global Strategist
Mr. Villars joined Smith Group Asset Management in July 2008 and as a global strategist. Prior to joining Smith Group he ran an independent investment strategy firm in Australia from 2004 to 2008. From 2002 to 2004 he was a strategist for HSBC Asset Management in Melbourne, Australia. From 1986 to 2001 he served in various roles at Wells Capital Management (including merged Norwest Investment Management) including portfolio management and investment strategy. He earned a BBA in Finance from the University of Nebraska. Mr. Villars was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 1989. He is a member of the CFA Institute.
 Christopher M. Zogg,
CFA
Quantitative Research
Mr. Zogg joined Smith Group Asset Management in November 1997 and is a member of the quantitative research team. Prior to joining Smith Group, Mr. Zogg served as an Independent Computer Consultant, specializing in network design and systems integration. Prior to that, he held the position of Account Executive at Spaeth Communications, a public relations firm. He earned his BBA from the University of Texas at Dallas. Mr. Zogg was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2006. He is also a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Dallas-Ft. Worth.
Sales and Marketing
 Travis Briggs
Director of Business Development
Mr. Briggs joined Smith Group Asset Management in October 2005 and serves as Director of Business Development. Prior to joining Smith Group, he worked as Chief Operating Officer for Discovery Management, a long/short equity hedge fund. From 1997 to 2002, Mr. Briggs served as Investor Relations Director and Assistant Treasurer for Triton Energy. He also spent several years in banking, primarily healthcare finance. Mr. Briggs earned his BBA with double majors in Accounting and Organizational Behavior & Business Policy as well as an MBA from Southern Methodist University.
 Sara E. Mongerson
Business Development Officer
Mrs. Mongerson joined Smith Group Asset Management in October 2003. Prior to joining Smith Group, she was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Sustainable Asset Management, USA from 2002 to 2003. From 2000 to 2001, she worked as the Vice President of Public Fund Sales for Columbia Management Company. From 1995 to 2000, she worked on a variety of sales and marketing positions for Loomis, Sayles, including Vice President of Public Funds. In 1992, Mrs. Mongerson began her career with Van Kampen Merritt in marketing. Mrs. Mongerson earned her BS in Finance from Illinois State University and her MBA from DePaul University. She is an advisory board member of Women in Pensions, and is the President ex-officio of the auxiliary board of the Field Museum of Chicago.
 Kenneth W. Smith
Director of Marketing
Mr. Smith joined Smith Group Asset Management in December of 2004. Prior to joining Smith Group, he was Director of Marketing for Ranger Capital Group from 2002 to 2004. From 1999 until 2002, Mr. Smith was a principal and Director of Marketing for John McStay Investment Counsel. From 1993 until 1999, Mr. Smith was a Vice President for Smith Barney. Mr. Smith was a member of the 401(k) Advisory Board and the Blue Chip Council. Mr. Smith earned a BBA in Finance from Dallas Baptist University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University, graduating with Honors (Beta Gamma Sigma).
Administration
Susan deLarios
Office Manager
Susan deLarios, Office Manager, is responsible for office
management, human resources, and operations.
During her career, Ms. deLarios has served as an administrative
assistant and office manager for several CPA firms. She
also was office coordinator in Dallas County Probate Court
and was responsible for setting the docket. Ms. deLarios
owned a service business for six years.
She earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from Southern Methodist University.
Lena Sanchez-Palomo
Investment Associate
Lena Sanchez-Palomo, investment associate, helps with
client service and operations. Prior to joining Smith
Group, she was a teller with Bank of America.
Ms. Sanchez-Palomo earned a bachelor of science degree
in sociology from Texas Woman’s University.
Angela Ramsey
Investment Associate
Angela Ramsey is an investment associate whose responsibilities
include client service and marketing efforts. Ms. Ramsey
has seven years of industry experience. Previously, she
was a client service specialist at Diversified Investment
Advisors and an investment assistant at Bank of Texas, N.A.
Ms. Ramsey earned an associate degree in legal administrative assisting from Executive Secretarial School.
 Phillip E. Smith
Investment Associate
Phillip Smith is an investment associate with responsibility for sales and marketing support and office management. After receiving a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Jacksonville State University, Mr. Smith was a finance administrator for SCI, Inc., an aerospace company. He held a similar position at Martin Marietta, a major defense contractor. Mr. Smith also has served in various management positions for social services organizations.
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