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Zachary Smith

M.B.A., AFC®, CCC®

Regional Director, Education Services

Zachary is a professional educator with a background in higher education and personal finance. In addition to being an Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC) and a Certified Credit Counselor® (CCC), Zachary holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Texas A&M University and an M.B.A. from Louisiana State University at Shreveport. Prior to joining AccessLex Institute®, he specialized in supporting graduate and professional students as a financial aid advisor, helping them secure the resources and financial knowledge needed to thrive academically and professionally. He is passionate about empowering law students to navigate the complexities of career-focused financial planning, ensuring they are well-equipped to achieve their long-term academic and financial goals.