Ben Reece serves as Vice President of Sales on Smith + Howard’s Growth team.  He focuses on expanding client relationships, new client acquisition, and strengthening the firm’s presence across markets and industries. He is focused on converting high-potential prospects into new clients across all of the firm’s service lines and regions. With over two decades of experience in client management and business development, he specializes in helping organizations design and implement strategic solutions that deliver measurable results for employees and leadership teams.

Ben joined Smith & Howard in 2025 and began his career in retirement-plan sales and advisory, holding roles with Principal Financial Group, OneAmerica, and Lincoln Financial, where he managed growth initiatives across Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. His extensive experience in client relationship management, plan design, and strategic partnership development allows him to provide practical, results-driven guidance to organizations.

Ben earned his Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance from Radford University. He holds several designations including Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC), Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS) and Certified Fund Specialist (CFS). Ben is located in Dunwoody, Georgia.