About SmartFinancial

Connecting Insurance Agents With the Right Customers

SmartFinancial was founded by a top-selling insurance agent who saw a better way to match consumers and carriers. Today, we're the technology backbone behind one of the largest insurance marketplaces in the country.

Mission & journey

Our Mission

Over the past decade of innovation, we have grown from a startup into an industry leader. Throughout this journey, our core mission has remained unchanged: to build the most efficient, technology-driven marketplace that brings insurance consumers, carriers, and agents together.

That mission shapes how we work. We invest in the technology that finds and verifies real shoppers, and in the people who help agents and carriers turn those connections into policies.

Built with agents in mind

SmartFinancial Technology Platform

SmartFinancial was built by insurance experts, for insurance experts. Our acquisition technology brings consumers who are actively shopping directly to your agency, and our platform gives you full control over exactly which opportunities you receive.

It's the same technology backbone whether you're a consumer comparing your renewal, an agent growing your book of business, or a carrier reaching the right customer at the right moment.

Values

Our Core Values

Customer Obsessed

Every product we build, every decision we make, goes back to one question: does this deliver maximum value for our customers?

Bootstrapper Mindset

Scrappiness is in our DNA, and it's made us stronger. We move fast, cut what doesn't work, and solve problems with what we've got.

The Bar Is Always Moving

We celebrate wins but not for too long. If you're the type who finishes a project and already sees how you'd do it differently, you'll fit right in.

Results Over Activity

We don't do meetings that should've been just a quick email, or processes that exist just because they've always existed. Impact matters more than activity.

Think Like an Owner

We think long term, move with urgency, and take responsibility for outcomes. If something is broken, we fix it. If there’s a better way, we build it.

Get Stuff Done

No problem is too big. We find a way every time. Doing and learning beats perfect and waiting.

For agents & carriers

An Insurance Partner Built for How the Industry Actually Works

SmartFinancial gives agents, brokers, MGAs, and carriers access to one of the largest, most established networks in insurance, backed by a platform built to deliver quality, not just volume.

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Better-Matched Opportunities

Our technology helps you spend less time chasing and more time serving the right customers.

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Flexible Integration

Real-time API integrations that plug into your existing workflow, however you’re set up.

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Dedicated Support

Real account managers who help you optimize, not just hand you a dashboard.

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Scale With Confidence

A nationwide network of insurance shoppers, across every major line of coverage.

Leadership

Meet Our Team

Industry veterans and technology leaders building the future of insurance marketing.

Lev Barinskiy
Lev Barinskiy
Founder / CEO
Nate Kropp
Nate Kropp
Founder / CTO
Brad Cooper
Brad Cooper
COO
Michael Foster
Michael Foster
Chief Revenue Officer
Ryan Lockwood
Ryan Lockwood
CFO
Michael Orefice
Michael Orefice
SVP of Operations
Sheena Apte
Sheena Apte
Senior Director of People Operations
Ben Wang
Ben Wang
SVP of Retail Operations
Tricia Winkler
Tricia Winkler
VP Call Operations
From coast to coast

Our Locations

We are headquartered in Newport Beach and also have offices in Tampa, Columbus, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and remote employees across the country.

Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Headquarters
Tampa
Tampa
Office
Columbus
Columbus
Office
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Office
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Office
Recognition

Awards & Recognition

A few of the awards celebrating our people, our growth, and our technology.

Inc. 5000 America's Fastest-Growing Private CompaniesDeloitte Technology Fast 500EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022 Regional WinnerGreat Place To Work CertifiedBest Places to Work SoCal 2026WebAwardsHorizon Interactive AwardsOrange County Business Journal Best Places to Work 2022Top Work Places 2020 — The Orange County RegisterRover Best Dog-Friendly Companies 2021
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

SmartFinancial is a team of insurance and technology experts who simplify the insurance buying process. We educate insurance shoppers and help them find the policy they need by connecting them with insurance providers across the country.

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