Brian C. Smith is a Vice President at Firstrust Financial Resources, he originally joined the firm in 2005. In his role, Brian assists families and small business owners with retirement planning, investment strategies, and life insurance protection. Understanding the critical importance of insurance in prudent retirement planning, he dedicates a substantial portion of his efforts to life insurance and long-term care insurance planning. Brian understands the unique challenges faced by families with special needs. He regularly presents on essential topics related to planning for children with special needs and was honored with the “My CITY, My PLACE” Brighter Futures Financial Award from Philadelphia Intellectual disAbility Services in 2019. In addition to his individual efforts, Brian collaborates closely with his colleagues at Firstrust Financial Resources to ensure an outstanding client experience. His expertise in insurance matters has been recognized in Money Magazine regarding insurance matters. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.