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.

Who in your life is always happy to see you, never brings up work, and asks for almost nothing in return?If a pet came t...
06/01/2026

Who in your life is always happy to see you, never brings up work, and asks for almost nothing in return?

If a pet came to mind, you are not alone.

This week is Pet Appreciation Week, and our team wanted to take a moment to celebrate the four-legged, feathered, and occasionally scaly members of your household.

Pets have a way of putting things in perspective that no spreadsheet ever could.

Drop a photo of yours in the comments. We would love to meet them. 🐾

According to a Fidelity article, for the ‘25-’26 school year, the average published all-in cost at a 4-year public schoo...
05/29/2026

According to a Fidelity article, for the ‘25-’26 school year, the average published all-in cost at a 4-year public school for out-of-state students is $45,780, and the average private school costs $60,920.

So, because today is 529 Day (it’s 5/29, get it? 😂), it’s a good time to revisit one of the most flexible tools for tackling those numbers.

What 529 plans actually do:

📚 Tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses. State tax treatment will vary, and so will fees and expenses.

📚 Use them for college, trade school, K-12 tuition, and apprenticeships. A 529 can even repay up to $10,000 in student loans.

📚 Whether a 529 qualifies for a state tax deduction will depend on your state of residence, as state tax laws and treatment may vary from federal tax laws.

📚 Superfund up to $95,000 in a single year by using five years of gift tax exclusions at once. But remember if you make nonqualified distributions, earnings will be subject to income tax and a 10 percent federal penalty tax.

📚 Minimal impact on financial aid—parent-owned 529s are assessed at a maximum rate of 5.6 percent.

Grandparents, parents, aunts, or uncles can contribute.

And starting in 2026, the K-12 annual withdrawal limit doubles to $20,000.

The best time to start was years ago. The second-best time is now.

Most parents think the last tuition check means game over for college. The data says it's halftime.50 percent of parents...
05/28/2026

Most parents think the last tuition check means game over for college. The data says it's halftime.

50 percent of parents with adult children still provide regular financial support, spending $1,474 a month to do so. That's more than twice what they're putting toward their own retirement.

Here's what "just helping out a little" actually looks like:

✅ 75 percent of parents aged 45+ are financially supporting at least one adult child, even though over half of those children can meet their own basic needs, according to a 2025 AARP survey.

✅ 42 percent of supporting parents report financial stress. 9 percent have retired early because of it.

✅ 47 percent say they've sacrificed their own financial position for the sake of their kids.

✅ 18 percent say the support could continue indefinitely. They don't see an end in sight.

This isn't about being less generous. It's about being intentional.

Whether your kid just graduated, graduated five years ago, or is still in school, the question is the same: Is your support happening by design or by default?

That's worth a conversation.

Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. They wil...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. They will always be remembered. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful Memorial Day holiday.

Yes, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. But let's not forget what this day is really about.Today, we rem...
05/25/2026

Yes, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. But let's not forget what this day is really about.

Today, we remember those who gave everything. The men and women who served and never came home.

Some of us knew them. Some of us are here because of them.

However you spend today, take a moment to pause. Enjoy the long weekend, but hold space for what it actually means.

To the families carrying that loss: we honor them with you.

Cap and gown season is here. 🎓A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to every graduate walking across a stage this month! 🥳 🥳The late nig...
05/21/2026

Cap and gown season is here. 🎓

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to every graduate walking across a stage this month! 🥳 🥳

The late nights, the stress, the uncertainty about what comes next have all led to this moment.

To the parents and grandparents in the audience pretending they're not emotional: we get it. ❤️

For the new grads, a few things to consider as you start this next chapter:

➡️ Start investing as early as possible, even if it's small. Time is the one advantage you won't get back.

➡️ If your employer offers a retirement plan with a company match, take it. It's free money.

➡️ Build an emergency fund before you worry about investing. Three months of expenses is a good first goal.

➡️ Understand your student loans: what you owe, the interest rates, and when payments start.

➡️ Your first budget doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to exist.

The financial habits you build now will help form the foundation for your future.

Congrats, Class of 2026. 👏

Extended care is one of the biggest wild cards in retirement.Costs vary by location, care type, and health needs—but the...
05/19/2026

Extended care is one of the biggest wild cards in retirement.

Costs vary by location, care type, and health needs—but they've all been rising faster than many realize.

These five insights can help you understand what drives costs and why they often catch retirees by surprise.



Sources:
CareScout, Cost of Care Report, July–December 2024
AALTCI, Long-Term Care Insurance Statistics & Data 2025
EBRI/Greenwald, 2025 Retirement Confidence Survey, April 2025

Who else has a pet that runs the household? 🙋May is National Pet Month, and whether it's a dog 🐕, a cat 🐈, or something ...
05/18/2026

Who else has a pet that runs the household? 🙋

May is National Pet Month, and whether it's a dog 🐕, a cat 🐈, or something with scales or feathers, pets have a way of taking over.

They love us unconditionally. They give us so much joy. They are a big part of the fabric of our families.

They also can cost more than we expected, require more preparation than we anticipated, and somehow we'd do it all over again in a heartbeat.

If you have one, or three, or had one in the past, then you know. ❤️

Share a pic of your fur baby(ies)! 🐶

Mom taught me that "waste not, want not."That grocery lists matter.That rainy day jars aren't just for spare change; the...
05/15/2026

Mom taught me that "waste not, want not."
That grocery lists matter.
That rainy day jars aren't just for spare change; they're one way she prepared for life's "what ifs."

Whether she balanced the checkbook down to the penny or found creative ways to stretch a budget, many of us carry her financial wisdom with us.

What's a money lesson your mom shared that still sticks with you?
Drop it in the comments—we'd love to hear what stayed with you. 💬👇

Think you have to start claiming Social Security at 62?That's a myth that could cost you.Fidelity recently broke down th...
05/15/2026

Think you have to start claiming Social Security at 62?

That's a myth that could cost you.

Fidelity recently broke down this common misconception with the facts behind Social Security:

➡️ Claiming at 62 locks in a permanent 30 percent reduction compared to waiting until full retirement age.

➡️ Waiting from 62 to 70 can increase your monthly benefit by approximately 77 percent.

➡️ If you're divorced after 10+ years of marriage and haven't remarried, you may be entitled to 50 percent of your ex-spouse's benefit, and claiming it doesn't affect theirs at all.

➡️ Benefits are based on your highest 35 earning years, not just what you made before 65. Working past 65 can still improve your calculation.

➡️ Once you claim it, that's your benefit, adjusted only for cost-of-living increases.

The decision of when to claim is one of the most consequential decisions when preparing for retirement.

For a benefit designed to last 20, 30, or more years, the math is worth getting right. 📊

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