Smith + Howard Welcomes Ben Reece as Vice President of Sales, Expanding Expertise in Retirement Services

ATLANTA (November 11, 2025) — Smith + Howard, a nationally recognized business advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Ben Reece as Vice President of Sales on its Growth team. Reece will focus on business development across service lines, including tax, accounting, and assurance, to drive new client acquisition, expand market reach, and strengthen the firm’s presence across industries.

Based in Atlanta, Reece brings more than 20 years of experience in retirement services, business development, and client relationship management. Prior to joining Smith + Howard, he held roles with Principal Financial Group, OneAmerica, and Lincoln Financial, managing growth initiatives across Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. His expertise spans retirement plan design, strategic partnership development, and providing practical, results-driven guidance for organizations navigating evolving retirement landscapes.

“Ben brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in delivering strategic solutions that align with client goals,” said Marty Dauer, Chief Growth Officer, Smith + Howard. “His addition strengthens our ability to support clients while deepening our strategic advisory reach.”

Throughout his career, Reece has been dedicated to helping clients achieve organizational growth. He holds multiple professional certifications, including Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), and Certified Fund Specialist (CFS).

“I’m excited to join the exceptional team at Smith + Howard, an industry leader where client success drives everything we do,” said Reece. “I look forward to serving the unique needs of both existing and new clients, while partnering with my new Smith + Howard colleagues to power firm-wide growth.”

About Smith + Howard
Smith + Howard is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm serving clients across industries including construction, distribution, hospitality, manufacturing, nonprofit, real estate, technology, and transportation and logistics. Headquartered in Atlanta, the firm has seven offices, nearly 50 partners, and more than 600 employees. In November 2022, Smith + Howard became one of the first accounting firms to secure private equity funding from Broad Sky Partners. The firm provides a full suite of services, including audit, tax, international tax, transfer pricing, cyber risk compliance, R&D tax credits, SOC reporting, and more. Through its Family of Companies—which includes wealth management, sales and use tax, property tax, management consulting, human capital consulting, and executive search—Smith + Howard supports businesses at every stage of growth. Learn more at www.smith-howard.com.

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