Michael Smyth

Michael Smyth is Chief Financial Officer for Wintrust Wealth Management and has held impact financial leadership roles in the financial services industry for 30 years.

Michael joined the firm in January 2019 and is responsible for overall financial management of Wintrust Wealth Management businesses. With his experience and deep commitment to financial discipline and insights, value creation and continuous business improvement, Michael serves as a key member of the leadership team.

Before joining the firm, Michael spent 18 years at the BMO Harris in financial management roles across wealth management, corporate banking and capital markets, and most recently was Chief Financial Officer for Equity Trust, a Cleveland based leading custodian of non-traditional assets.

Michael graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting and holds a FINRA Series 27 license. He serves as Board Member and Treasurer for the Cleveland Triathlon Club and is married with two children.