Robert Smith serves as a strategic advisor and principal to Pinnacle Capital Group, bringing over two decades of experience in corporate development, M&A execution, and institutional fundraising. With a deep background in transaction structuring, valuation modeling, and integration planning, Robert supports Pinnacle’s broader mission of enabling capital formation across private market verticals. Robert’s career spans senior leadership roles at investment banks and corporate development teams, including positions at Mastercam, Therapy Brands, Ensora Health, and Aaron Capital. Throughout his career, he has led or advised on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, with a focus on buy-side M&A, private equity, and business-to-business growth strategies. His strengths lie in identifying strategic acquisition opportunities, managing due diligence processes, and aligning stakeholders through clear communication and market insight. At Pinnacle, Robert contributes to select strategic initiatives and capital markets engagements, leveraging his skills in negotiation, market analysis, and investor communications. He continues to serve in senior roles outside the firm while maintaining an advisory relationship with Pinnacle’s leadership team and affiliated partners.