CNB St. Louis Bank
07/05/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Deborah Smiley Joins North/West Board of Directors
We are pleased to welcome Deborah Smiley, JD, CFP®, AEP®, to our North/West Community Board. Deborah brings with her 30+ years of knowledge and experience in trust and estate planning, business succession, probate, and tax planning, making her a valuable addition to the board and the communities we serve!
Throughout her career, Deborah has dedicated herself to helping families and business owners prepare for the future. Inspiring clients to plan for the inevitable has long been the foundation of her practice, and her thoughtful, client-centered approach has earned the trust of individuals and businesses.
Deborah also spent 11 years in trust company wealth management, where she earned her Certified Financial Planner™ designation. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law and went on to earn the prestigious Accredited Estate Planner® designation, a graduate-level estate planning specialization awarded by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Deborah is actively involved in both the legal and philanthropic communities. She serves on the Humane Society Women's Leadership Council and the Cardinal Glennon Hospital Planned Giving Council. She is also a member of The Missouri Bar and previously chaired the Probate & Trust Committee of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.
"Strong community banks are built on strong relationships, and our advisory board members help us stay connected to the people and businesses we serve," commented Board President and Liaison Paul Lints, SVP Commercial Banking Officer. "Deborah brings a remarkable combination of legal, financial, and estate planning expertise, and we are excited to welcome her to our North/West Advisory Board."
CNB St. Louis Bank values the guidance and perspective provided by its advisory board members, whose insights help strengthen the bank's relationships and support its mission of delivering exceptional service to customers and communities throughout the region.
Please join us in welcoming Deborah Smiley to the CNB St. Louis Bank North/West Community Board!
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