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Anna Leake Smith '72
Group Vice President, M&T Investment Group
Smith is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery of Private Client Services for Maryland. She has 32 years in the wealth management and investment business with more than 28 years at M&T Bank. She has extensive experience managing investment portfolios for large family relationships, foundations and charitable trusts.
Smith was selected as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record in 2009 and 2004; highlighted in Chesapeake Home magazine in the 2003 Annual Guide to Industry Experts; and recognized by Baltimore Magazine as one of Baltimore’s top money managers in 1997, 1999, and 2002.
Smith is a graduate of Hollins University and the National Trust School at Northwestern University. She is Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Maryland Mentoring Partnership; Trustee of Stevenson University; member of the Board of Directors of the National Aquarium in Baltimore Foundation; member of the Investment Committee of the Maryland Historical Society; member of the Maryland Board for Maryland Life magazine.
Smith is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery of Private Client Services for Maryland. She has 32 years in the wealth management and investment business with more than 28 years at M&T Bank. She has extensive experience managing investment portfolios for large family relationships, foundations and charitable trusts.
Smith was selected as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record in 2009 and 2004; highlighted in Chesapeake Home magazine in the 2003 Annual Guide to Industry Experts; and recognized by Baltimore Magazine as one of Baltimore’s top money managers in 1997, 1999, and 2002.
Smith is a graduate of Hollins University and the National Trust School at Northwestern University. She is Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Maryland Mentoring Partnership; Trustee of Stevenson University; member of the Board of Directors of the National Aquarium in Baltimore Foundation; member of the Investment Committee of the Maryland Historical Society; member of the Maryland Board for Maryland Life magazine.
How did St. Catherine’s prepare you for your career?
St. Catherine’s instilled a sense of confidence and a strong work ethic that has helped me in my career.
What classes/teachers had the biggest impact?
Mrs. Bryson, my third grade teacher, was so positive and supportive of me. I remember she sent me out in the hall one day for raising my hand too enthusiastically – I was devastated!
How did St. Catherine’s shape who you are today?
I think the school motto: ”What we keep we lose, only what we give remains our own” helped shape me.
What is your fondest memory of the school?
One of my fondest memories is Mrs. Ferguson reading Pippi Longstocking stories in 2nd grade.
What is your favorite school tradition?
The Gold/White hockey games and cheers were always fun.
What advice would you give to current seniors?
Don’t think you have to figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life. Try to experience lots of different things and learn what you don’t’ want to do.
What would former classmates be surprised to learn about you?
I think my classmates would be surprised that I actually have a career and that it is with a bank – I barely passed math at St. Catherine’s.
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St. Catherine’s instilled a sense of confidence and a strong work ethic that has helped me in my career.
What classes/teachers had the biggest impact?
Mrs. Bryson, my third grade teacher, was so positive and supportive of me. I remember she sent me out in the hall one day for raising my hand too enthusiastically – I was devastated!
How did St. Catherine’s shape who you are today?
I think the school motto: ”What we keep we lose, only what we give remains our own” helped shape me.
What is your fondest memory of the school?
One of my fondest memories is Mrs. Ferguson reading Pippi Longstocking stories in 2nd grade.
What is your favorite school tradition?
The Gold/White hockey games and cheers were always fun.
What advice would you give to current seniors?
Don’t think you have to figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life. Try to experience lots of different things and learn what you don’t’ want to do.
What would former classmates be surprised to learn about you?
I think my classmates would be surprised that I actually have a career and that it is with a bank – I barely passed math at St. Catherine’s.
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Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St. Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.
