Michael Smith

Mike is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Insight Financial Partners, LLC, an independent Registered Investment Advisory firm. He has over 30 years of experience in the Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan and Financial Services industry.

 

Insight is certified by CEFEX (Center for Fiduciary Excellence) for the firm’s strict adherence to the prudent practices of the Global Fiduciary Standards of Excellence.

 

The firm has been recognized by the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), a part of the American Retirement Association (ARA) in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 as one of the Top Defined Contribution focused advisory firms in the U.S.

 

Mike was named to the 2019 and 2020 editions of the Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Plan Advisors in the U.S, and as a 401(k) & 403(b) specialist, became a lifetime member of their Leadership Council in 2022.

 

Insight is an accredited business with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Chicago and Northern Illinois.

 

Mike served for 6 years as a member of the McHenry County College Board of Trustees, 5 of those 6 years as Chairman of the Board. He was named Trustee Emeritus in 2021.

 

Mike served for 4 years as Treasurer and President of the Friends of McHenry County College Foundation Board.

 

Mike received his MBA from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. He & his wife Erin have 4 adult children, 3 grandchildren and reside in Crystal Lake, Illinois.