Jessica Hovis Smith of Longview Financial Advisors, Inc. was recently recognized as the 2023 recipient of the Inspiring Leader Award from the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA).

Jessica is Longview’s President and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional. Her primary role is to set the vision and support the team; however, she also still enjoys practicing her first love of financial planning. She chose financial planning as a career because she likes to strategize with others to solve problems. She has continued this effort not only in financial planning, but also in her work helping individuals and nonprofits develop strategic giving plans to create more impact.

Since entering the profession in 2005, she has been continually engaged with the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). This has included serving as a past south region board member, participating in podcasts and discussion circles, sitting on several committees, including a committee to choose the organization’s past CEO, and chairing the 2019 national conference.

In 2018, Jessica was recognized by Investment News as a “40 Under 40” honoree for her leadership and contribution to the financial planning industry. In 2019, she received the Jack Davis Professional Achievement award from her alma mater, the University of Alabama. The award is presented to outstanding alumni from the school of Human Environmental Sciences for their professional accomplishments.

Outside of the office, Jessica loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, volunteering and enjoying the outdoors. Her favorite pastime is watching her children play soccer.