Brielle Ferrante

Brielle Ferrante is Chief Marketing Officer at Smith + Howard Advisory LLC, where she leads integrated marketing strategy and execution across Smith + Howard, Smith + Howard Wealth Management, and Synexus Tax Solutions. A seasoned marketing strategist with nearly 20 years of experience, she brings a unique blend of consulting, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurial expertise. Brielle is known for building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable growth through strategic brand development, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.

At Smith + Howard, Brielle oversees the firm’s multi-channel marketing efforts – including brand strategy and positioning, content development, digital marketing, sales enablement, campaign execution, and events. She focuses on aligning marketing with firm-wide business goals, supporting growth across service lines, and elevating the firm’s visibility in the marketplace.

Prior to joining Smith + Howard, Brielle served as fractional CMO through the Fahrenheit Advisors acquisition. She previously held senior marketing roles at McKinsey & Company, Verizon, and a Drone Delivery and Services Start-up, DroneUp, and led her own consulting practice advising major brands such as Ford and PayPal. Across every role, Brielle has helped organizations build scalable marketing foundations, navigate complex challenges, and drive measurable impact.

Education

• University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, MBA with a concentration in marketing, innovation & entrepreneurship
• Elon University, BA in Marketing with minors in Leadership and Asian studies

Hometown

• Bridgewater, NJ

Interests + Hobbies

• Scuba diving
• skiing
• Cooking
• Traveling