April Smith

Wealth Management Advisor / Vice President
at Fifth Third Private Bank         

After moving to Sarasota nine years ago from St. Augustine, April Smith and her family love calling Sarasota and the Gulf Coast home. In 2018, she joined Fifth Third Private Bank as a wealth management advisor and recently she was named its Sarasota city president.

April and her team specialize in providing personalized guidance and advice to high-net-worth individuals and families. She serves as the metaphorical quarterback for the Fifth Third team of specialists meeting first with clients to learn about the financial picture and goals.  She then works with her team to develop a tailored plan. Their goal is to help clients simplify their financial situations and achieve their objectives more efficiently. April ensures that her clients have access to the specific resources they need.

She also is the face of Fifth Third Private Bank, frequently appearing throughout the area to develop relationships and build more awareness of Fifth Third’s capabilities.

Fifth Third prides itself on its 166-year history and relationship-focused approach to serving clients and communities. The Bank has been consistently recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical CompaniesÒ, honored as the U.S. Bank of the Year in 2023 by The Banker, and was awarded Best Private Bank for high-net-worth clients for three consecutive years.

“I’m excited for the accelerated growth of Fifth Third in the region and for the opportunity to share our story and expertise with more clients. Our Private Bank will soon no longer be ‘the best kept secret in town,’ as I’ve heard from clients.” 

When she’s not busy with work, April and her family love the outdoors and enjoy our beautiful beaches and parks. You can often find them horseback riding, a passion passed down from mother to daughter. 

Text by Tom Reese | Photo by Harry Sayer

50 Central Ave, Ste 760, Sarasota, FL  34236
941-329-4706
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