Steven Silber, CFP, CLTC

Steven Silber, CFP, CLTC It can be difficult to find the right personal financial advisor. Most people want clear, concise financial guidance that makes sense.

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 28 years of experience helping affluent families, business owners, retirees, and professionals make confident decisions around retirement, investments, insurance, long-term care, and legacy planning. What they may not want is a disappointing product-pushing experience with no consideration for their situation or long-term aspirations. My goal is to put clients and

their families on the path to financial independence and enabling them to work toward achieving their goals. I do this by providing objective advice, flexible investment strategies, and complete transparency through a comprehensive array of financial services tailored to individual clients’ needs and objectives. Decisions and recommendations are based on what is in the best interests of the client, not on promoting certain products or investments. In my opinion only one measure of performance counts: am I helping you meet your goals? The first step is to sit down and discuss your situation and objectives, recognizing they are different for every client. I will then present you with a plan which is tailored specifically to your needs, conduct periodic reviews with you and answer any financial questions you have whenever they arise. The result is a strategy that is uniquely yours. Services:

Financial Planning - A thorough analysis of a client’s resources, circumstances, needs and goals is the basis for a customized financial plan and investment strategy. Your personalized plan will be designed to address the goals and concerns most important to you, such as building toward a comfortable retirement, providing for your children's or grandchildren’s education, planning your legacy through a carefully designed estate, maximizing tax advantages and selecting appropriate insurance policies. Asset Management - The process of portfolio management is one of the strengths of LPL Financial. Using proven principles of asset allocation and modern portfolio theory, we offer customized portfolios that combine stocks, bonds, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. This blend of assets is geared to the individual client’s goals, risk tolerance, preferred time frame and stated investment objectives. Many years of experience and pooled market knowledge help provide you with sophisticated investment guidance and well-informed, thoroughly researched recommendations. Portfolio components are monitored and adjusted so that your asset allocation remains consistent with your stated objectives. Risk Management and Insurance - Managing financial risk is the core of contingency planning. To help ensure that clients are well-prepared for the unexpected – such as accidents, illness or disability – I evaluate existing risk management strategies and, as needed, suggest insurance products for life, disability and long-term care coverage. Tax and Estate Planning - Coordinating your financial plan with your accountant, attorney and other advisors is crucial. I will work with other members of your team to ensure that all of your advisors are working together toward your goals, such as minimizing tax burdens and providing for your heirs. Should you need additional expertise in a specialized area, I am able to draw on a network of financial professionals. Specific individualized tax or legal advice not provided. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified tax or legal advisor.

Dads wear a lot of hats: teacher, fixer, coach, protector, and even, sometimes, dance partners. Today, we're celebrating...
06/21/2026

Dads wear a lot of hats: teacher, fixer, coach, protector, and even, sometimes, dance partners.

Today, we're celebrating the dads who work hard for their families' health, happiness, and security.

Here's to early mornings, life lessons, and long-term thinking that keeps families moving forward.

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads out there. 🎓🔧🙏

There's a version of your father you didn't know. The one who existed before you came along. Before the responsibility. ...
06/21/2026

There's a version of your father you didn't know. The one who existed before you came along. Before the responsibility. Before the sacrifices, you may not have fully understood until you were older.

Most of us only piece that together with time.

What fathers leave behind isn't just memories. It's a way of moving through the world.

A standard.

A sense of what it looks like to take care of the people who depend on you.

That's worth honoring. 👔

Happy Father's Day weekend to every father and father figure out there.

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the meaning of freedom, acknowledge the past, and recognize the strength and resilien...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the meaning of freedom, acknowledge the past, and recognize the strength and resilience of Black communities.

We honor June 19 as a meaningful part of American history and its lasting impact today.

That's Abraham Lincoln's signature.It appears on the Emancipation Proclamation, signed January 1, 1863.Yet, it would be ...
06/19/2026

That's Abraham Lincoln's signature.

It appears on the Emancipation Proclamation, signed January 1, 1863.

Yet, it would be two and a half more years before enslaved people in Texas learned they were free.

They were kept in the dark on purpose.

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston and delivered the news.

That's what Juneteenth commemorates.

It has been celebrated by Black Americans for more than 150 years and became a federal holiday in 2021. It's a day worth understanding, not just observing.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth. 🤍

Most people assume that a spouse's unused estate tax exemption passes to the surviving spouse automatically.It doesn't.C...
06/17/2026

Most people assume that a spouse's unused estate tax exemption passes to the surviving spouse automatically.

It doesn't.

Claiming it REQUIRES A FILING WITH THE IRS within 9 months of a spouse's death.

The IRS doesn't send a reminder. The deadline just passes.

A six-month extension is available, bringing the total window to 15 months. But the clock starts the day your spouse dies, not the day you think to ask about it.

This is exactly the kind of detail that gets lost in the fog of grief and estate administration.

It's also exactly the kind of thing we watch for on behalf of the families we work with. We also help families by working with their tax, legal, and accounting professionals to make certain that paperwork is completed in a timely manner.

🎁 Understanding Financial Gift-Giving: The Smart Way to Share Wealth 🎁 Swipe through to learn how you can give financial...
06/15/2026

🎁 Understanding Financial Gift-Giving: The Smart Way to Share Wealth 🎁

Swipe through to learn how you can give financial gifts!

1️⃣ Tax-Free Gifting Up to $19,000 Per Person
In 2026, you can give up to $19,000 per recipient tax-free. Stay under this limit to avoid filing with the IRS.

2️⃣ Unlimited Recipients
Feel free to spread the love! There's no limit on the number of people who can receive an annual gift. Perfect for those looking to help make a difference in someone's life. 💌

3️⃣ Married Couples: Double the Impact
Married? You can gift up to $38,000 per recipient annually, doubling your impact. 💑

4️⃣ Lifetime Exemption: The Big Picture
Beyond annual gifts, your lifetime exemption in 2026 is $15 million. 🌟

5️⃣ Gifting Isn't the Only Approach
Paying directly for qualified tuition or medical expenses? These don't count as gifts, but we would encourage you to speak with your tax, legal, or accounting professional if this approach is part of your strategy. 🏥

🔍 Let's Make This Easy
Gift-giving can be complex, but it doesn't have to be. Understand the rules and realities, and make sure your strategy aligns with your long-term goals. 💡

Ready to strategize? Call us today. 📞

Father's Day is at the end of this week. Before the dinner and the gifts, there's something worth talking about.Most men...
06/15/2026

Father's Day is at the end of this week. Before the dinner and the gifts, there's something worth talking about.

Most men will show up for everyone around them without being asked. But when it comes to their own health, the appointments get pushed off longer than they should. 💚

The CDC reports that women are 33 percent more likely than men to visit the doctor and twice as likely to seek preventive care.

If there is a man in your life worth celebrating on Sunday, ask when he last had a checkup.

That conversation might matter more than any gift.

Most people know June 14 as Flag Day. Fewer know why.In 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution...
06/14/2026

Most people know June 14 as Flag Day. Fewer know why.

In 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution, officially establishing the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States.

13 stars. 13 stripes. One for each of the original colonies.

It took another 172 years before Flag Day became an official national observance.

Happy Flag Day.

True or false: Setting up a trust means your estate will avoid probate.False. And it's one of the most common estate mis...
06/11/2026

True or false: Setting up a trust means your estate will avoid probate.

False. And it's one of the most common estate misunderstandings wealth strategists see. ⚖️

A trust doesn't protect anything the day you sign it. It has to be set up, meaning your assets need to be physically transferred into it:

▪️ Real estate titling may need to be addressed.

▪️ Bank and investment accounts need to be retitled in the name of the trust.

▪️ Insurance policies may need to be updated if the trust will be involved.

Overlooking these steps leaves the trust as an empty legal container.

Your estate may still go through probate. Creditors may still have access. The protections you prepared for may not apply.

The paperwork gets done, life moves on, so don’t let the trust get lost in the shuffle.

It happens more than most people realize. 📋

It's worth a conversation to make sure what you've built is actually doing what you intended. A trust involves a complex set of tax rules and regulations. Before moving forward, consider working with a professional who can guide you through the trust activation process.

What would you do with a windfall?A business sale. An inheritance. A bonus that lands bigger than expected.Most people a...
06/10/2026

What would you do with a windfall?

A business sale. An inheritance. A bonus that lands bigger than expected.

Most people assume they'd handle it well.

But sudden money follows patterns. And the patterns aren't always flattering.

Psychologists call it sudden wealth syndrome: the anxiety, decision paralysis, and relationship pressure that arrive alongside a large sum. It shows up whether the windfall was a complete surprise or something you spent years building toward.

The 5 most common mistakes we see:

⏳ Upgrading your lifestyle before a strategy exists

🤝 Giving to family under emotional pressure

📊 Attempting to make decisions without professional guidance

⚖️ Freezing and making no decisions at all

📋 Missing the critical deadlines in year one

All five can be managed, but only if you get ahead of the emotions before the decisions start piling up.

The most important thing you can do in the first 90 days? Maybe nothing.

Tell very few people. Then consider building a team of professionals who can offer insights and guidance.

There is rarely a cost to waiting. There is frequently a cost to moving too quickly.

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