Austin Smith is a fiduciary advisor with Ironhawk Financial, a wealth management and insurance planning firm focused on protecting individuals, families, and businesses. Licensed since August 2014, he has guided clients through market cycles and major life events, helping them make confident, well‑informed decisions that align money with values and goals.

Austin’s practice centers on four core specialties: estate strategies, insurance planning, advanced market strategies, and wealth protection and growth. He designs personalized, goals‑based plans that integrate investments, risk management, and tax‑aware techniques. He frequently coordinates with clients’ attorneys and CPAs to align wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations with the broader wealth plan. On the protection side, he structures life, disability, and long‑term care solutions to safeguard income and assets; on the growth side, he implements disciplined, research‑driven portfolios and advanced market techniques intended to pursue opportunity while managing downside risk.

Known for a clear, education‑first style, Austin translates complex concepts into actionable next steps. His process emphasizes discovery, analysis, implementation, and ongoing review—so clients always know where they stand and what comes next. He brings a continuous‑learning mindset to an evolving financial landscape, refining strategies as laws, markets, and client circumstances change.

As a fiduciary, Austin places client interests first. Families, professionals, and business owners rely on his guidance for key decisions—retirement income planning, college funding, risk mitigation, liquidity planning, and business continuity needs such as buy‑sell and key‑person coverage. Whether building a first plan or optimizing a multi‑generational strategy, clients turn to him for clarity, accountability, and follow‑through.

For those seeking a proactive partner in wealth management, insurance planning, and estate‑focused strategies, Austin Smith and Ironhawk Financial provide a clear path to protecting what has been built and supporting the growth to come.