Our Story and Services

Mark Silverman and his team can help you define and strive to meet your goals by delivering a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for how you invest and what you want to achieve. Working together, we can help you to preserve and grow your wealth. You’ll have access to some of the world’s most seasoned and respected investment professionals, a premier trading and execution platform and a full spectrum of investment choices.

Where we differ from others is the standard of care and trust that is ingrained in our process. All advisors are not the same when it comes to this. It's truly important to us to really know you and what matters most to you. That's because once we understand your priorities, we focus on helping you pursue the financial aspirations you've set for yourself and your family. You can expect thoughtful advice and guidance. It's not about industry benchmarks - it's about your hopes and dreams.
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Financial Planning

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To begin the Financial Planning Process, an information gathering session is held to gain a thorough understanding of investment objectives and financial aspirations. We recognize that each client has a unique financial approach that involves various aspects of their financial life, including investments and cash management needs, all of which must be aligned with their wealth management plan.

To accommodate evolving financial goals, our process is designed to be adaptable. Plans are monitored and adjusted to ensure that they remain on track. Periodic reviews are conducted to ensure that their set goals remain aligned with the changing circumstances of their lives.
Goals Planning System
Goals Planning System (GPS) is Morgan Stanley's own integrated planning tool. Built on the firm's intellectual capital and capabilities, GPS is an intuitive and efficient platform used to quickly assess whether a client is "On Track" to achieving their financial goals.
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LifeView Planning
This suite of planning tools integrates the various aspects of your financial situation to provide a goals-specific analysis that we translate into your strategic financial plan. Not only does LifeView account for your investments and cash management needs, but it can also demonstrate complex planning strategies such as methods of stock option exercise and estate planning solutions.
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Strategy-Intelligent Withdrawals
It is vital to look at your entire portfolio and coordinate liquidation to help reduce the impact of taxes and potentially improve investment results. We are backed by sophisticated technology that enables us to look across multiple accounts and products to determine the right combination of securities and positions to sell for client needs.
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Wealth Transfers
Your legacy is the opportunity to pass on the material rewards of your life in the way that best fulfills your
goals and reflects your values. Touching the future in this way can only be accomplished by thoughtful planning.
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Family Wealth Director

Mark Silverman is a Family Wealth Director that leverages the versatile resources of Morgan Stanley and professionals to help our clients and their families maximize the value of their human capital by driving family wealth education, making it more likely that all members of the family will have the foundation and support they need to potentially lead meaningful, fulfilled, and engaged lives.
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    Our Team's Family Wealth Capabilities
    A Family Wealth Director (FWD) is a select distinction, earned by approximately 4% of Morgan Stanley's Financial Advisors as of December 2022. The designation is given to advisors who have undergone distinctive training to complement their extensive experience working with ultra-high net worth families. To learn more about our family wealth capabilities, click the link below.
    Family Wealth Director Capabilities
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    Family Governance & Wealth Education
    The Family Governance & Wealth Education group helps ultra high net worth families strive to maximize the value of their human capital by addressing sensitive family issues, facilitate communication and manage your family dynamic in an effort to achieve a shared sense of common direction in coordination with your outside advisors.
    Wealth Education Development Plan
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    Legacy & Estate Planning Strategies
    We engage with our Executive Planning Director and Wealth Planning Center to provide a fully integrated, comprehensive analysis of your balance sheet, estate plan, and investment strategy through a collaborative process. At your request, we will coordinate with your legal tax advisors as well.
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    Philanthropy Management
    We provide our clients with a smart way to give to causes and charities they care about through Morgan Stanley GIFT. Our donor advised fund, GIFT, is a 501(c)(3) public charity structured to offer you a simple, thoughtful, and tax-advantageous way to support your favorite charities.
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Family Office Resources

Morgan Stanley Family Office Resources (FOR) provides specialized technical expertise to ultra-high net worth advisors and clients across a broad range of family wealth management issues. FOR contains an expansive suite of highly specialized resources to address the complex multifaced challenges of managing significant wealth so clients may make complicated decisions confidently.
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    Lifestyle Services
    The enjoyment of wealth means the most powerful benefits of a family office service is the potential to help family members simplify their personal lives. We provide bespoke strategies and access to knowledgeable, highly personal specialists to help meet your exceptional needs, from the everyday to the extraordinary, such as: travel and concierge services, health and security advisory, tangible asset management, personal enrichment, and financial administration.
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    What Does Wealth Mean to You?
    What's your relationship with wealth? For many, it's complicated. If they are going to be successful, family conversations about wealth often require us to engage in deep, introspective analysis to understand our own personal values and opinions, as well as what drives and motivates us.
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    Trust and Estate Planning and Business Succession
    The key to determining which trust, tax and estate strategies to execute is to understand the interplay of personal and exogenous factors. Liquidity events such as an initial public offering or a merger or acquisition may provide income and estate planning opportunities. Liquidity events also magnify the need to put in place or update certain essential estate planning documents.
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    Legacy Planning
    Managing your family's wealth is much more than simply reaching a desired return. To learn more about how we at Morgan Stanley help you leave a legacy that lasts beyond just numbers, please click the link below.
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Modern Wealth Tools

Morgan Stanley has invested tremendous capital in technology to support clients and advisors. We offer best in class digital solutions for clients, highlighted below:
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    Morgan Stanley Online (MSO)
    When you sign up for MSO, you can conveniently and securely manage your account online or on your mobile device.
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    Morgan Stanley Mobile App
    The Morgan Stanley Mobile App gives you the same capabilities as Morgan Stanley Online – all from the convenience of your own phone. It also offers features to simplify your everyday finances.
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    Total Wealth View
    With this service, you can view all your assets and liabilities together – whether held at Morgan Stanley or elsewhere – in one place for a comprehensive overview of your assets.
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    Goals Planning System (GPS)
    GPS is our financial planning software. It helps define what you want out of life, so we can create a financial framework to bring these goals to fruition.
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    E-Authorization
    With E-Authorization, you no longer need to sign a paper Letter of Authorization (LOA) to authorize a wire transfer request.
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    E-Sign
    E-Sign is a digital, paperless alternative to the traditional means of obtaining signatures for necessary paperwork. There is no registration process to begin using E-Sign - all you need is a valid email address and phone number.
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    E-Delivery
    E-Delivery allows you to securely save, print, send and receive documents at any time from both Morgan Stanley Online and the Morgan Stanley Mobile App.
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    Digital Vault
    The Digital Vault allows you to build a centralized library for all of your documents using encryption.
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Location

Phillips Point 777 S Flagler Drive
Suite 700, East Tower
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
US
Direct:
(561) 820-2343(561) 820-2343

Meet Silverman Group

About Mark G. Silverman

Mark is a Family Wealth Director, an Executive Director, a Senior Portfolio Management Director, Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2008 and has over 30 years of industry experience living and working in the financial districts of New York, San Francisco, and London.

He has worked as a Senior Research Analyst and Financial Analyst researching and analyzing publicly traded equities for valuation and investment purposes at Neuberger Berman, BlackRock, etc.

Mark earned a degree in Economics from Brown University and an MBA in Financial Statement Analysis and Finance from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business.

He has lived in West Palm Beach for 15 years and has been married for 24 years. He has three sons and enjoys hiking, biking, paddle boarding, swimming and skiing.
Securities Agent: NH, GA, CA, MI, AZ, OR, NC, SC, NM, PA, DC, IL, VA, OH, MO, MD, CT, TX, MA, FL, NY, NJ; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 1282497
CA Insurance License #: #0I52650

About Sandy Colage

“To make a difference in someone’s life, you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect. You just have to care.”

Sandy has worked in the financial services industry for over 18 years as a portfolio associate. She is in charge of all client support services and oversees our team operations.

Sandy lives in Royal Palm Beach with her husband, Victor. She enjoys her grandchildren, her dogs, and camping in the keys.

About Eulene Higgins

“Excellent Service is a Win/Win Relationship”.

Eulene has been with the Morgan Stanley since 2006. She joined our Team just over a year ago and provides excellence in operational and administrative support.

Eulene resides in Palm Beach Gardens and enjoys cooking and international travels.
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Portfolio Insights

Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.
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