Valaise Smith
Valaise Smith, EA, is a Financial Strategist, author, and CEO of Tried and True Financial Services, helping entrepreneurs build financial clarity, confidence, and sustainable growth.
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Valaise Smith is an Enrolled Agent, Financial Strategist, and CEO of Tried and True Financial Services, LLC, where she helps entrepreneurs gain clarity, confidence, and control over their finances. With more than 20 years of experience in financial services, she supports business owners with strategic tax planning, compliance, and financial systems that promote sustainable growth. Valaise specializes in the ABCs of Finance—Advisory, Bookkeeping, and Compliance—guiding entrepreneurs through practical financial strategies that simplify decision-making and reduce overwhelm. Through consulting, workshops, and coaching, she helps business owners better understand their numbers so they can operate with greater structure and confidence. She holds a BBA in Finance from Davenport University and the Enrolled Agent designation, allowing her to represent taxpayers before the IRS nationwide. Valaise is also a Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) and a B2B provider with Oakland Thrive, where she supports entrepreneurs in strengthening their financial foundations and operational systems. Valaise is the author of Bookkeeping for Business Owners: Gaining Clarity and Confidence Without the Overwhelm, a practical guide designed to help entrepreneurs organize their finances and build sustainable systems with confidence.