Cameron Smith

Transaction Advisory Services

Managing Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

As Managing Director in Cherry Bekaert’s Advisory Services practice, Cameron drives growth strategies for the financial services industry, with a focus on banking, insurance and alternative assets. A leader in the Firm’s Transaction Advisory Services practice, she supports clients through mergers and acquisitions.

Cameron oversees key account management for the alternative assets sector, delivering tailored service to private equity firms, venture capital groups, family offices and other investors. Her approach blends deal experience, capital markets insight and regulatory knowledge to help clients move forward with confidence.

Community Involvement

  • Advisory Board Member, Urban Alliance, Chapter of Northern Virginia

 

Education

  • B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill
  • B.A. in Political Science, University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill School of Politics
  • School of Politics, University of Glasgow, Scotland

 

Professional Involvement

  • Girls on the Run Northern Virginia
  • Advisory Board, Urban Alliance Northern Virginia

 

Community Involvement

  • Advisory Board Member, Urban Alliance, Chapter of Northern Virginia

 

Education

  • B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill
  • B.A. in Political Science, University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill School of Politics
  • School of Politics, University of Glasgow, Scotland

 

Professional Involvement

  • Girls on the Run Northern Virginia
  • Advisory Board, Urban Alliance Northern Virginia

 

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