Christopher Smith, CFA

Christopher Smith, CFA, is the Managing Director of Transaction Advisory Services at BDO, a position he has held since 2018. He is based in the Washington DC-Baltimore area and specializes in guiding clients through the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction lifecycle. His work involves providing insights into key value drivers, risks, and opportunities during the M&A process, as well as conducting due diligence assessments that encompass financial, tax, and operational risks.1

Professional Background

Before joining BDO, Smith accumulated significant experience in transaction advisory roles at various firms:

• Riveron: Transaction Advisory (2016-2018)
• Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP: Financial Advisory Services (2012-2016)
• PriceWaterhouseCoopers: Transaction Services (2010-2012)
• CTS Capital Advisors: M&A Advisory (2007-2009)
• Ernst & Young: Management Consulting (2003-2007)

He is a member of the CFA Institute, having joined in 2006, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Accounting from Washington and Lee University, which he completed in 2004.1

Expertise and Contributions

At BDO, Smith's Transaction Advisory Services practice is recognized as a market leader, assisting clients from the initial stages of investment through to divestiture. His team focuses on minimizing client disruptions by efficiently presenting findings and discussing their implications to enhance stakeholder value during transactions.1