Ben Reece

Ben Reece serves as Vice President of Sales on Smith + Howard’s Growth team, where he focuses on expanding client relationships, new client acquisition, and strengthening the firm’s presence across markets and industries. With over two decades of experience in client management and business development, he specializes in helping organizations design and implement strategic solutions that deliver measurable results for employees and leadership teams.

Ben began his career in retirement-plan sales and advisory, holding roles with Principal Financial Group, OneAmerica, and Lincoln Financial, where he managed growth initiatives across Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. His extensive experience in client relationship management, plan design, and strategic partnership development allows him to provide practical, results-driven guidance to organizations navigating the evolving retirement landscape.

Throughout his career, Ben has been dedicated to helping clients achieve organizational growth. He leverages his expertise to bring a pragmatic, strategic perspective to client engagements, building trust and fostering long-term partnerships.

Location

• Atlanta, Georgia

Education

• Radford University – Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

Affiliations

• Qualified Plan Financial Consultants (QPFC)
• Chartered Retirement Plans Specialists (CRPS)
• Certified Fund Specialists (CFS)

Hometown

• Greenville, South Carolina

Hobbies

• Tennis
• golf
• boating
• cooking
• traveling