Steve Madden is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor. He has over 20 years of personal wealth management experience and holds Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Portfolio Management Director, Alternative Investments Director, and Financial Planning Specialist designations. Steve started his career with Smith Barney in 2003 and has been with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management since the two firms merged in 2009.
Steve's successful wealth management practice is distinguished by his analytical approach and commitment to client education. He formulates actionable plans using a systematic process, thoroughly understanding each client's financial position, objectives, and risk tolerance. Using the firm's modern tools and analytics, Steve tailors strategies for each client, offering a clear path to their financial goals. Scheduled monthly / quarterly clients calls are used to discuss plan performance and examine investment opportunities.
The Rice Park Group believes it is important to look beyond the traditional asset classes of stocks and bonds to include alternative investments including real estate, private debt, and equity. Morgan Stanley provides access to the premier alternative investment solutions in the industry, and the team utilizes their insight in alternatives to increase diversification and enhance returns in client portfolios.
Steve received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. Prior to his career in finance, he worked for 5 years in consulting overseeing projects in a diverse set of companies including oil shipping, internet commerce, Fortune 500, and tech startups.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Steve finds joy in family life in Eagan with his wife Alissa, their two children, Jack and Olivia, and their dog Buster. Jack and Olivia both attend The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Jack is majoring in Finance and Data Analytics at The Carlson School of Management, while Olivia plans to study Communications and Spanish at The College of Liberal Arts. The family enjoys boating on the St. Croix River during summers, particularly wakeboarding and wake surfing. They also love to travel both domestically and internationally.
Disclosures
The investments listed may not be appropriate for all investors. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a financial advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment will depend upon an investor's individual circumstances and objectives.
Services Include
- Financial Planning
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote2
- Professional Portfolio Management
- Planning for Education Funding
- 529 Plans
- Retirement Planning
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Municipal Bonds
- Wealth Planning
- Alternative Investments
- Donor Advised Funds
- Structured Products
- Business Planning
- Estate Planning Strategies
- Trust Services
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Care Insurance
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