Years of Industry Experience
Years with Neuberger Berman
Stephanie J. Stiefel, CPA, Managing Director, joined Neuberger Berman in 1990. Stephanie is the Head of Client Development for the Straus Group, within the firm’s Private Asset Management division. Prior to her current position, she served as Head of Wealth Management, leading a team providing high net worth individuals and families, as well as small to medium-sized institutions, with discretionary investment and trust services. Prior to joining the firm, Stephanie worked for Arthur Andersen & Co. as a personal financial planner and senior tax manager, specializing in tax consultation, financial planning and family wealth matters.
She earned a BA from Queens College and is a Certified Public Accountant. Stephanie established a Charitable Remainder Trust in memory of her late husband at Lehigh University. She serves on the Board of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at New York University and is a Trustee on the Board at Queens College. She has previously served as the Head of the Investment Committee at Queens College, and was a member of the Central Synagogue Board of Directors and the Jewish Communal Fund Board. In 2014, Stephanie was Alumna of the Year at Queens College. In 2021, Stephanie was the recipient of the Defender of Zion Award from Jewish Federation. Stephanie has been a part of Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisor list since 2015. In six of the last ten years, she was at least ranked at least #3 in the country and most recently #2 in 2024.
Stephanie appeared as a guest on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” in 2017 and on Fox Business News' "Claman Countdown" with Liz Claman in 2023.
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