Steven Friedman
With 54 years in the financial services industry, Steve provides seasoned insight and knowledgeable guidance to support clients’ financial needs and goals. He is committed to always offering quality possible advice and results for the families and individuals he serves, developing customized investment and wealth management strategies to address clients’ unique situations and objectives. Steve has expertise in comprehensive financial planning services, specializing in equities.
Before joining Silverleaf, Steve spent over two decades at Rodman & Renshaw, Inc., a Chicago-based broker/dealer where he served as senior vice president, investments; branch manager; and principal.
Steve attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he was awarded a William Gold Scholarship Key for ranking in the top 10% of his freshman class. He was also the recipient of the University of Nebraska Regents Scholarship and was elected to the Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society. Steve finished his undergraduate studies at Creighton University, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration. There he was elected to Omicron Delta Epsilon, an international economics honor society. He later attended the Creighton University School of Law.
Steve is a patron member of Beth El Synagogue, where he served as vice chairman of a major fundraising drive. He served on the board of directors for the Regency Homeowners Association and held the position of treasurer. He is also a member of Legacy Homeowners Association and Cantabrica Estates Homeowners Association in Scottsdale, Arizona.
In his spare time, Steve enjoys designing and building homes. He is an avid sports fan, particularly of Nebraska University football, where he is a donor. An Omaha native, Steve lives there with his wife, Gail. They have two sons, Benjamin and Jeremy.
