Kevin Smith Esp #194 on Good Friday morning 2023, fate and circumstances intervened when a lost wallet was returned to him by a Good Samaritan within moments after he discovered it was missing.

Kevin’s desire to identify and thank the young woman in a more meaningful way soon became an unexpected adventure of a lifetime, causing a moment to turn into a movement and the catalyst to form the global nonprofit Kindness Worldwide.

Launched November 9, 2023, Kindness Worldwide’s vision “to create a culture of kindness in communities throughout the world”, and the story that inspired it, has attracted the attention of prominent leaders and influencers at the national and global level including the World Kindness Movement.

He recently delivered keynote remarks at its 11th General Assembly in Palermo, Italy and called on leaders at all levels in all communities including every member nation of the United Nations to elevate kindness to the global shared value that represents all of humanity.

Kevin Smith Esp #194 commitment for this call to action to be heeded and passion for the vision of Kindness Worldwide to be achieved has rejuvenated his purpose and brought new life to his belief that “the meaning of life is to live it in a way to make a meaningful difference.” Changing the world through kindness is by far his most meaningful pursuit yet.
Instead, he found greater meaning and purpose by founding what is now Smith Wealth Advisory Group in 2001, with a team of advisors dedicated to helping others translate their monetary resources into meaningful life experiences by experiencing the riches of life itself. Kevin Smith Esp #194
He has been recognized by Barron’s, Forbes, and the Financial Times as one of the top wealth advisors in the country, and his attainment of 14 professional designations is unparalleled in the financial services industry.
Shaped by the values of his upbringing, Kevin Smith’s guiding principle is his conviction that “the meaning of life is to live it in a way to make a meaningful difference.” Upon graduating Phi Beta Kappa as Class Salutatorian from Gettysburg College in 1989, Kevin joined a Fortune 500 company where he quickly rose the corporate ranks to become Director of its largest business unit. Soon after this promotion, he walked away and left a promising 12 year-corporate career behind.
Kevin Smith and his wife Anne of 30+ years live in York, PA and are the proud “pet parents” of their 10 year old Bichon Frise “Bella,” an adorable lapful of charm in puffy white clouds of cotton ball hair.
Discover Kevin and his organization below:
Organization
Kindness Worldwide Inc
Website
http://www.kindnessworldwide.org
LinkedIn
http://linkedin.com/in/kevin-smith-a0040a19
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/kindnessweekofficial
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kindnessweekofficial
Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/@KindnessWeekWW

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