Elaina Smith

Elaina Smith
Vice President Business Development Officer Truist Investment Services, Inc.

300 Summers St

Suite 120,

Charleston, WV 25301

elaina.smith@truist.com

Phone 304-340-6952

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Background

Elaina joined The Wilkerson-Hale Group of Truist Investment Services Inc. in 2026, bringing several years of retail banking and client development experience. She began her finance career as a part-time banker during her college years, before officially joining Truist in 2024.

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Education

Music, BFA
West Virginia State University 2022

Personal Interests

Elaina holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from West Virginia State University. Outside of the office, Elaina is a trained singer/actor and often performs with the Charleston Light Opera Guild, the official musical theatre of West Virginia. Elaina resides in South Charleston with her cat, Benji.

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