
Patrick Smith
Founder, Investment Advisor Representative
At Think Different Financial, founder Patrick Smith brings a perspective few wealth managers can offer. As a financial advisor held to the fiduciary standard of care, Patrick helps clients manage their assets with an integrated approach that unites investment strategy, legacy planning, asset preservation, and tax-efficient strategies.
His background includes a distinguished career as a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force, a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law, and a master’s degree in public policy and administration from Georgia College & State University.
At Think Different Financial, Patrick empowers clients to look beyond conventional financial planning and embrace a coordinated approach that preserves wealth, helps minimize taxes, and ensures the legacy they want to leave behind.

Market Guard®
Market Guard® is a complete series of model portfolios and strategies designed to help empower clients to preserve their assets along the way.
Market Guard® dedicates relentless effort to excellence, integrity, and innovation. We apply our proprietary investment methodology that utilizes a non-emotional, methodical, mathematical approach to every investment strategy we offer.