Darren Smith
Investment Industry Managing Director / Experienced Institutional Region Manager and Investor Relations Executive
- Role
- Managing Director at Principal Asset Management
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Darren Smith
Accomplished managing director with over 25 years of sales management, institutional business development and relationship management across all client segments. Applies strong interpersonal skills and a consultative selling approach to increase assets under management and drive revenue growth as a player coach. Leads by example and takes a diplomatic approach to communication and collaboration with team members, leaders and clients. Manages strategic initiatives with humility and empathy to achieve successful outcomes for all stakeholders. Excels in cultivating relationships with new and existing clients by positioning value-added solutions that address client skills list below does not imply licensure, training, or the ability to solicit products or services.
Experience
Managing Director
Jan 2026 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Education
University of the Pacific
BA, Business and Public Administration
1988 — 1992
Skills
- Retirement Planning
- Finra
- Hedge Funds
- Asset Management
- Pensions
- Equities
- Series 63
- Nfa Series 3
- Private Equity
- Series 7
- Employee Benefits
- Investments
- Insurance
- Series 24
- Strategy
- Fixed Income
- Institutional Investments
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.