Griffin Smith-CEPA
Private Client Group Advisor & Partner
Griffin Smith is a Partner and Private Wealth Advisor at SCS, where he works closely with complex, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and families to navigate the intersection of business, personal, and financial decision making. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Griffin specializes in guiding clients through pivotal moments in their life, including liquidity events, exit planning, and multi-generational wealth strategies, helping them align their financial lives with long-term vision and legacy.
Since joining SCS in 2011, Griffin has played a meaningful role in the firm’s growth and culture. He holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation, reflecting his deep expertise in preparing business owners for successful transitions. Griffin remains deeply passionate about the people and long-term vision of SCS, and the role the firm plays in helping clients make confident, high-impact decisions.
A Pacific Northwest native, Griffin brings a relationship-driven, grounded approach to his work. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and embracing the outdoors, snowmobiling, skiing (on both snow and water), and golfing. He is also actively involved in his community, serving on various boards and committees.