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William Smayda

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Head of Financial Centers at Bank of America
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

William Smayda is the Head of Financial Centers at Bank of America, guiding the strategy for the companys physical locations. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, he focuses on evolving branches into centers for complex financial advice. Colleagues have described him as smart and decisive.

Based on his public activity, William values community and teamwork. He actively celebrates market growth, local employee dedication, and fostering a supportive internal culture where teammates "lift each other up. " He also shows support for causes like the fight against breast cancer.

Unique fact: William notes that Bank of Americas financial centers hosted 10 million appointments in 2024, a significant increase from virtually zero just five years prior.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Head of Financial Centers
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
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Hybrid Banking Model
Champions a strategy where digital channels handle transactions and physical branches provide essential, in-person advice for complex financial needs, viewing the two as complementary and crucial.
Customer Experience
Focuses on ensuring every client interaction is exceptional, adapting financial centers to serve as hubs for high-value consultations rather than simple transactions.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Head of Financial Centers
Bank of America
7-2016 - 4-2025
Bank of America Division Executive
Bank of America
7-2012 - 7-2016
Preferred/Merrill Edge Region Executive
Bank of America
10-2010 - 7-2012
Director, Regional Sales Manager, Southern California
Merrill Edge
10-2007 - 10-2010
VP - Retirement Strategy
Merrill Lynch
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Education
1995 - 1999
BA
Carnegie Mellon University
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