Amy Hadley Smiedala is a Senior Registered Client Associate, Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™ for D.A. Davidson, and started her career with the firm in 2018. Amy previously worked as the Donor Development Manager for the family-centered organization Florence Crittenton in Helena, MT and remains engaged as a volunteer for fundraising and special events. Amy is passionate about helping to create resilient families: those just beginning their lives together, planning for children’s college expenses, saving for retirement, caregiving for aging parents, those creating a legacy, and beyond. Amy holds a bachelor’s degree for Liberal Studies from San Francisco State University and ran collegiate track while attending The University of Kansas. She remains active in the Helena community and enjoys gardening, hiking and fitness classes at the gym. Amy treasures her time spent with friends, family, and especially with her three daughters and their partners: Josey (Tate), Carly (Travis), Maggie (Raffy) and her mother Mary Lou.