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Steve Erfle

Steve Erfle

Managing Partner at Thrive Wealth Management, LLC

Norristown, PA , United States

About

Steve Erfle, CFP®, CDFA™, MBA, is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Thrive Wealth Management, LLC, headquartered in Norristown, PA. In this capacity, he leads a team dedicated to holistic financial planning, with a special emphasis on investment management, retirement planning, tax and estate strategies, charitable giving, risk management, and divorce financial consulting. His client base includes high-net-worth individuals seeking tailored solutions for complex financial and family dynamics.

Prior to launching Thrive Wealth Management in 2013, Steve gained significant experience at firms such as SEI Investments, Legacy Advisors, and United Capital Financial Advisers, sharpening his expertise in wealth management, multigenerational wealth transfer, and estate planning. At Thrive, he is recognized for delivering comprehensive and independent advice across traditional and alternative investment asset classes, with notable experience guiding clients through life transitions such as divorce and inheritance.

Steve holds an MBA in Finance from Saint Joseph’s University and a BA in Economics from Ursinus College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™, which underscores his credentials in detailed financial analysis and interpersonal advisory work, particularly as it pertains to family law, estate strategies, and tax-efficient investing.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Thrive Wealth Management, LLCManaging PartnerOct 2013 to Present
Thrive Wealth Management, LLC. is purposely a boutique firm founded by experienced CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals dedicated to offering REAL financial planning for a fair fee. Our mission ...
United Capital Financial Advisers, LLCWealth AdvisorSep 2011 to Oct 2013
At United Capital, Steve managed money and built comprehensive financial plans for high net worth individuals.
Legacy AdvisorsClient AdvisorMar 2008 to Sep 2011
At Legacy, Steve helped ultra high net worth families protect and grow their wealth through sophisticated estate planning and investment strategies.
SEIAccount ExecutiveJul 2004 to Mar 2008
At SEI, Steve helped financial advisers outsource their back office and access SEI's institutional money management platform. Steve also worked with institutions to manage their investment assets and ...
Ursinus CollegeAssistant Basketball CoachOct 2004 to Apr 2007
At Ursinus, Steve recruited and developed basketball players. Steve also helped coach the team to Centennial Conference Championships in 2005 and 2006.

Education

Saint Joseph's University

MBA, Business

2004 2007

Ursinus College

BA, Economics

1999 2003

LaSalle College High School

1995 1999

St. Rose of Lima

1989 1990

Skills & Expertise

Real Financial Planning
Golf
Basketball
Estate Planning
Risk Management
Investment Management
Insurance
Business Development
Leadership
Asset Allocation
Management

Others at Thrive Wealth Management, LLC (1)

NameRoleLocation
Michael Ptaszenski
Michael Ptaszenski
Managing PartnerOaks, PA , United States

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