Roger Smithberg, Cfp®, Cima®
About Roger Smithberg, Cfp®, Cima®
Roger Smithberg is a Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Sanctuary Wealth, where he has worked since 1998. He holds a CIMA® designation and provides comprehensive financial planning services, focusing on educating clients about financial concepts.
Work at Sanctuary Wealth
Roger Smithberg has served as Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Sanctuary Wealth since 1998. With over 26 years of experience in this role, he provides comprehensive financial planning services tailored to individual client needs. His responsibilities include analyzing clients' investments, assessing past performance, evaluating risk, and optimizing asset allocation. Smithberg operates under The Smithberg Group, which is a DBA of Sanctuary Securities, Inc. and Sanctuary Advisors, LLC.
Education and Expertise
Roger Smithberg studied at the College for Financial Planning from 1995 to 1997, where he gained knowledge in financial planning. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Bradley University, earned between 1984 and 1988. Additionally, he pursued further education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Smithberg is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), which indicates his expertise in investment management consulting.
Background in Sports
Before entering the financial industry, Roger Smithberg played as a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics from 1988 to 1995. His seven-year career in professional baseball provided him with unique insights and experiences that he later applied to his financial advisory work.
Professional Services Offered
Roger Smithberg provides a range of financial planning services, which include a detailed analysis of clients' existing investments, risk assessment, and asset allocation strategies. He offers flexible fee structures, including commissions, fee-based, or fee-only arrangements, to align with client interests. Approximately 75% of his professional role focuses on educating clients and explaining complex financial concepts.
Licenses and Certifications
Roger Smithberg is licensed to offer insurance services in both Illinois and Florida. His credentials, including the CIMA® designation and his extensive experience in financial planning, underscore his commitment to providing informed and effective financial advice to his clients.