Our Story and Services

The SLB Group is a wealth management team that caters to a select group of high net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and their families. Our focus is to deliver the ultimate wealth management experience to clients. Our team cultivates deep, long-term relationships by providing exceptional service, a comprehensive approach to wealth management, and a disciplined approach to investing.

Whether clients have accumulated their wealth during a successful career, from selling a business, or a family inheritance, the experience of the SLB Group in managing, building, and preserving wealth allows clients to pursue the goals in life that matter most to them. We believe that true financial success is when your wealth enables you to achieve what is most important to you.

Some of the services that differentiates the SLB Group:

• Personalized Services including family wealth planning, investment management and asset allocation strategies, tax planning, retirement income planning, and risk management strategies
• Strategies for stock options, restricted stock and concentrated positions
• Social Security timing and maximization strategies
• Trust & Estate Planning Strategies
• Timely and relevant communications on the economy, financial markets, and tax law changes
• Client educational and appreciation events throughout the year


The SLB Group truly cares about making a positive difference in the lives of our clients. By being a client resource on all wealth matters, along with our experience and providing personal attention, our team’s approach to wealth management is comprehensive with the highest standard of service.




Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third‐party corporate trustee.
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CORE Process

1. Comprehensive Approach to Wealth and Investment Management
*Goals based wealth planning
*Tax-minimization strategies
*Income and retirement planning
*Insurance & long term care needs assessment
*Social Security timing and maximization strategies
*Investment management based on your personal goals, objectives, and risk tolerance
*Proprietary Team investment process and intense due diligence on managers
*Continuous monitoring of active and tactical asset allocation based on fundamentals, macro-
economics and technicals
*Annual re-assessment of personal goals, objectives and risk tolerance to make sure your asset
allocation is in line with above
*Portfolio rebalancing
*Guide you through difficult periods in the markets by sharing historical perspective
2. Outstanding Client Service that Focuses on Making a Positive Difference in Your Life
*Dedicated Client Service Associate
*Concierge level relationship support and proactive outreach
*Family wealth planning: advice for parents and children
*Timely and relevant communications on the economy, financial markets, and tax law changes
*Invitation to Events: Client Appreciation and Educational
3. Relationship: A Close, Personal Relationship with Your Wealth Management Advisor
*Close, personal relationship with your Wealth Management Advisor
*Back up Wealth Management Advisor team approach
*Financial strategy and investment review – quarterly/semi-annually
* ”House calls” to your location at home or office
*Always available for your calls regarding any and all financial questions regarding personal situations
that may arise
*Help you with changes in your life and family situation
*Someone you can trust and get advice from on all your financial matters
*Be a wise sounding board for ideas you are considering
*Focus on making a positive difference in the lives of our clients
4. Highly Trained: A Team of Wealth Management Advisors that are Certified in Financial Planning, Investment Management and Retirement Planning
*Certified Private Wealth Advisor, CPWA ®
*Certified Financial Planner, CFP®
*Certified Investment Management Analyst, CIMA ®
*Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, CRPC ®

Awards & Designations

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    Best-In-State Wealth Management Team
    Recognized by Forbes magazine’s 2023-2025 ranking of Best-In-State Wealth management teams. Awarded to groups of experienced wealth managers that have proven track records of success according to SHOOK Research, which uses quantitative and qualitative data, including interviews, to rank teams.

    2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
    Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award
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    CFP®
    Certified Financial Planner (CFP ®) is a professional certification for financial advisors who have met the rigorous qualifications for financial planning and have years of experience related to delivering financial planning services. CFP® professionals commit to the high ethical standards of the CFP® Board.
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    CIMA®
    Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) is a professional certification for financial advisors and investment consultants in advanced portfolio construction. The program requires completing a sophisticated investment curriculum to reflect the real-world needs of individuals and institutional investors.
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    CPWA®
    The Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification program is an advanced credential created specifically for wealth managers working with high-net-worth clients. Developed by the Investments & Wealth Institute®, the CPWA® program focuses on the life cycle of wealth—accumulation, preservation, and distribution. CPWA® certified professionals are able to identify and analyze the unique challenges high-net-worth individuals face and understand how to develop specific strategies to minimize taxes, monetize and protect assets, maximize growth, and transfer wealth.

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    Tax-Smart Strategies for Your Retirement
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    The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 was signed into law on December 29th 2022 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.
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Location

330 Fellowship Rd
Suite 400
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
US
Direct:
(856) 222-4592(856) 222-4592

Meet The SLB Group

About Steven M. Springer

Steven Springer has been helping clients with wealth management strategies and services since 1996. His investment philosophy promotes a disciplined approach to investing where every plan is customized to the individual needs and financial goals of each client.

Steve acquired his Master of Science degree in business psychology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and a Bachelor's degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Steve holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) and the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designations.

Away from the office, Steve enjoys sports, music and spending time with his family. He supports numerous local charities in addition to coaching youth baseball. He is married and lives with his wife and children in Haddonfield, NJ.
Securities Agent: NM, VA, MD, IN, NC, IL, TN, SC, PA, OR, NY, ME, LA, FL, CA, DE, CT, CO, TX, DC, MN, NJ, MO; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative

About Me

Greg Lofgren began his career in financial services in 1998. Greg focuses on building long-term client relationships and providing the highest level of customer service. He adopts a consultative approach to wealth management. He takes time to listen to and review clients’ unique financial situations, preferences and goals. Then he recommends asset allocations customized to their income and growth expectations. Finally, he follows up with personal discussions covering a wide range of topics, including investments, retirement, estate planning services and philanthropy.

Greg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from The College of New Jersey. In 2005, Greg obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification designation from the Financial Planning Board of Standards in Denver, CO.

He is an avid marathon runner and has run to raise funds for a number of charities, including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, and traveling. He is married and lives with his wife and two daughters in Moorestown, NJ.
Securities Agent: DC, OR, NC, MN, CT, SC, MD, PA, ME, NM, NJ, MO, LA, TX, CA, VA, IN, DE, CO, TN, NY, IL, FL; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 933746

About C. Brittany Fobia

Brittany began her career in wealth management in 2015 after nine years in mass media advertising. Her background broadens her professional experience when communicating effectively and meeting the needs of clients. Brittany’s focus is simplifying the client experience while deepening relationships. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Temple University.

Brittany enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She lives in South Jersey with her husband and two young children.







*Disclaimer: This role cannot solicit or provide investment advice
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Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
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  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
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Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
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  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
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  • Impact Investing
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Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
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  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
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  • Trust Services
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Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
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  • Qualified Retirement Plans
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

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Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
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  • 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 

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