His experience ranges from roles such as lead analyst and Vice President at prestigious dividend stock research firms to managing a popular dividend investing YouTube channel. Smith is a Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional, holding a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering & Mathematics from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Further enhancing his expertise, he earned a Master’s in Engineering with specializations in applied mathematics and machine learning.

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