Advisory Board Members
About Ellison "Butch" Smith
Ellison Smith began his professional career at Arthur Andersen, Societe’ Cooperative where he specialized in providing tax and consulting services to clients involved in real estate acquisition and development in the continental United States and the Caribbean. After leaving Arthur Andersen, he focused on the audits of financial institutions including mortgage loan collateral quality and general tax and consulting services. In his capacity as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner, he advises clients regularly on real estate related matters. His personal experience in real estate includes real estate construction, leasing and development in both the commercial and residential markets. He is a licensed general contractor and continues to be involved in the construction of speculative homes in the resort market as well as renovation and restoration of existing commercial and residential properties for sale or lease. As a Lecturer of Finance and Economics for the Wall College of Business at Coastal Carolina University, he teaches an introductory course in real estate investment and finance.
Contact Ellison Smith
843-349-2614 | esmith2@coastal.edu