About Steven Wilde
With over 40 years of experience in the investment industry, Steve is committed to providing his clients with the highest level of personal service and investment advice. He has a deep knowledge of the capital markets and has broad capabilities. As the team’s Chief Investment Officer, Steve is heavily involved with the team’s broad market outlook and investment strategies. He chooses to focus his work on asset allocation, risk-management, investment strategy, and wealth management services.
Prior to beginning his career with E.F. Hutton in 1981, Steve graduated from Cornell University. He was awarded the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in 1989 after meeting the strenuous experience and ethical requirements set forth by the Certified Financial Planner™ Board of Standards and passing the Certification Examination. In 2014, Steve was awarded the title of Investment Management Consultant based on his commitment to investment consulting excellence.
Steve joined Morgan Stanley in 2001 after spending 10 years as an Investment Officer at First Union Securities (which eventually became the Wells Fargo Advisers of today). In 2006, he successfully graduated from the firm’s intensive Wealth Advisor program which provided in-depth insight about the dynamics and challenges unique to high-net worth clientele. In 2018, Steve completed the training necessary to deepen his knowledge of the multi-generational considerations of high-net worth families, and received the prestigious Family Wealth Advisor designation. Steve was also a National Football League Players Association - Registered Player Financial Advisor for over 10 years.
Steve has long been recognized for his dedication to client service. He is an 13-year recipient of the Pittsburgh Five-Star Wealth Manager award for years 2012-2024. This recognition represents the top wealth managers in the area who met strict eligibility and client retention criteria.
2012-2024 Five Star Wealth Advisor Award
Source: fivestarprofessional.com (Awarded 2012-2024) These awards were determined through an evaluation process conducted by Five Star Professional, based on objective criteria, during the following periods:
2012 Award - 10/07/2011 - 04/19/2012
2013 Award - 10/07/2012 - 04/19/2013
2014 Award - 10/07/2013 - 04/19/2014
2015 Award - 10/07/2014 - 04/19/2015
2016 Award - 10/07/2015 - 04/19/2016
2017 Award - 09/27/2016 - 04/11/2017
2018 Award - 09/28/2017 - 04/17/2018
2019 Award - 09/17/2018 - 04/12/2019
2020 Award - 09/16/2019 - 04/10/2020
2021 Award - 09/07/2020 - 04/23/2021
2022 Award - 09/27/2021 - 03/25/2022
2023 Award - 09/12/2022 - 03/31/2023
2024 Award - 10/04/2023 - 03/29/2024
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