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Steven B. Siskin is a Registered Principal with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He holds several securities and insurance licenses including:
- Series 7 (General Securities Representative)
- Series 24 (General Securities Principal)
- Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent)
- Life and Disability License (which allows for the selling of insurance products and annuities)
- California Registered Investment Advisor
Steven is also licensed to do business in 22 states.
Steven has been a financial professional for over 20 years and is responsible for placing assets worth over half a quarter of billion dollars ($250,000,000) with over 600 clients in over 20 states.
During his tenure in the business, he constantly strives to build a level of trust and confidence among his clients. With a focus on wealth transfer legacy planning and exceptional customer service, Steven’s goal is to exceed his clients’ expectations in every aspect of their dealings. In addition it helps to follow a sound investment strategy, believing that diversification is the best strategy (be aware that diversification and asset allocation do not assure a profit and does not protect against loss in a down market), uncertainty can create opportunity, and to never put his needs before his clients. When asked how he chooses the plans that he recommends to his clients and prospects he says, “I only work with relative plans, meaning plans that most representatives would only sell to their relatives (and maybe not even then).” In addition, staying on the cutting edge of technology and on top of trends has been invaluable. Things are changing at such a rapid pace saying it’s like trying to hit a fast moving target is putting it mildly, and if you’re not on top of what’s happening you’ll surely be left behind and you’re clients will suffer.
Steven and his wife Raschelle have been married for 23 years and have 2 sons Max & Ben.They have lived in Encino for the last 18 years.
Steven is very involved in his community. Seven years ago Steve created a basketball league for special needs children. His passions include tennis, golf, sports as well as his family and friends.
For additional information you can visit the FINRA website at:
http://www.finra.org/Investors/ToolsCalculators/BrokerCheck/index.htm
- General Securities Representative
- California Registered Investment Advisor
- Series 7 (General Securities Representative)
- Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent)
- Series 65 (Uniform Investment Advisor)
- California Registered Investment Advisor
Diane Shepit Simons is Senior Vice President at CORE Financial Group, An Independent Firm. She is a licensed insurance agent who understands the importance of a carefully designed insurance plan. “My first goal is to gain a clear understanding of my clients’ needs and desires for insurance,” she explains.
Diane cares about her clients and understands the importance of choosing the right type of insurance to meet individual needs. While striving to create the proper balance between different insurance protection needs, she regularly reviews clients’ current disability, long term care, life insurance, and health insurance policies. Important review questions focus on the changing needs, desires, and lifestyles of clients who might need different or new policies.
As a member of CORE Financial Group, Diane is part of a team of professionals offering a variety of insurance products. To meet your specific needs, Diane works closely with a team of experts and has access to the best rated insurance companies which is an advantage to you.
A native of Chicago, Diane graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and California State University-Northridge, where she earned her M.A. in 2007. Previously, Diane was an account manager at business management firms that specialized in the field of entertainment. She was a classroom teacher and an intervention specialist. An active member in her community, she is involved in Toastmasters, Encino Chamber of Commerce, and the Discovery Center for Science and Technology. Diane’s passions include running, photography, cooking, working with children and animals, and spending time with family and friends.
Diane and her husband Peter have 3 daughters and reside in Westlake Village.
Insurance services and products offered by Diane Simons are not provided by Raymond James. Diane Simons and Core Financial Group are independent of Raymond James.
About Raymond James
Raymond James is one of the largest independent financial services firms in the United States. Since its beginning in 1962, it has always been a different kind of company – embracing long-term planning and methodical decision-making while staying uncompromisingly client focused. When other firms were simply buying and selling stocks or mutual funds, Raymond James focused on financial planning to help individuals reach their goals. It was the first firm to pioneer that concept – and today it supports its advisors with access to a full range of comprehensive resources, helping them to do the same.
- More than 5,400 financial advisors
- 2 million client accounts
- 2,400 locations (United States, Canada and abroad)
- $268 billion in client assets
- $35 billion managed by its subsidiary asset managers
Raymond James Financial was recently named the best full-service broker in the 2011 SmartMoney annual broker survey for the third time in four years – ranking above Edward Jones, Wells Fargo, UBS, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
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