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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-037409"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SMBK"
cik: "0001038773"
company_name: "SMARTFINANCIAL INC."
filed_at: "2026-03-31T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T08:05:16.662541+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SmartFinancial promotes Cynthia A. Cain to COO of SmartBank, effective immediately

## Summary
- Cynthia A. Cain, age 53, promoted to Chief Operating Officer of SmartBank, effective March 31, 2026.
- Previously served as Chief Accounting Officer since August 2022; has 30 years of accounting experience.
- New role oversees Operations, Technology, Data, AI Governance, Digital & Innovation, and Payments.
- CEO Billy Carroll stated the role enhances operational focus and alignment for long-term growth.
- No family relationships or arrangements with directors or officers requiring disclosure.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-037409
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SMBK
- cik: 0001038773
- company_name: SMARTFINANCIAL INC.
- filed_at: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1038773/000110465926037409/0001104659-26-037409-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1038773/000110465926037409/smbk-20260331x8k.htm

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