Featured Advisor Profile Nicholas A. Silva Financial Advisor Eagle Strategies LLC, A Registered Investment Advisor 201 Jones Road, 5 th Floor Waltham, MA 02451 Office Phone: 781.392.1767 Email: silvan@eaglestrategies.com Website: www.nicholasasilva.com WEALTH MANAGEMENT 1, INVESTMENTS 2, INSURANCE PROTECTION As with most things in life, a key to achieving your financial objectives is planning the best possible strategy and envisioning success. Your goal may be to fund your children s college education, minimize estate taxes, protect your family during your working years, or guarantee your own retirement security. These things won t happen by accident. It s important to determine what you d like to achieve financially, figure out the math, and then map out a plan that will help you meet those goals. My mission is to provide business owners, doctors, and other professionals with an all-encompassing financial plan to help steer them through complexities that come about from their own success. My primary focus is business and retirement planning. I have a strong passion for financial planning, putting an emphasis on ongoing service, ongoing client education, and offering independent advice. With six years of experience in financial services, I highly appreciate the long term relationships I have developed with my clients and continuously strive to find ways to add value to their overall financial situation. I also appreciate the strong connections I have made with other professionals over the years, as these professional relationships allow me to be more resourceful to my clients.
My team and I help clients clarify their goals, educate them about options, introduce strategy, and finally, put a comprehensive plan in place to reach their goals guiding them along the way. Our primary goal is to Protect, Grow, and Manage your family's Wealth. Education and Career Highlights Nick is an educated, licensed financial advisor, with six years of experience in the financial services industry and a B.S. in Economics and Finance. He is an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He was featured in America s 2014 Select Financial Advisors book. He is a member of New York Life s President s Council. And he is a select member of Eagle Strategies LLC s Affluent Market Initiative program, a premier group that focuses on advanced planning strategies for affluent clients. Services Offered Retirement Planning and Estate Planning Business Succession Planning Investment Planning 1, Separately Managed Accounts 1, Mutual Funds 2 Asset Management 1 College and Education Savings Plans Pension Maximization Variable Annuities 2, Fixed Annuities 3, Income Annuities 3 Life Insurance and Health Insurance 4 Long Term Care Insurance and Disability Insurance 4 Tax Diversification 5 Social Security Optimization Licenses and Designations FINRA Series 7 FINRA Series 6 FINRA Series 65 FINRA Series 63 Life & Health Insurance Variable Products
Nicholas A. Silva is separately registered as an investment adviser representative under Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, offering advisory services and is registered in the state of MA. As such, these services are strictly intended for individuals residing in this state. Nicholas A. Silva is a Registered Representatives of NYLIFE Securities LLC and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency and is registered in the states of MA & NH Nicholas A. Silva is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies and is appointed in the states of MA, NH, PA, RI & VA. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced. Neither New York Life Insurance Company, nor its agents, provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions. Client Support and Service Nick strives to build trustworthy, long lasting relationships with his clients. In doing so, he puts an emphasis on providing clients with independent financial advice and providing as much education as needed so that his clients can make sound, educated financial decisions. The goal is to position himself as the most valuable financial resource for his clients to turn to, regardless of market conditions. Nick works closely with clients to help clarify and prioritize their financial goals. He seeks to give his clients a clear picture of their overall financial situation, tying together the various pieces of their financial portfolio: i.e. pensions, 401(k), future social security income, estate planning documents, insurance, and investment accounts 2. He then quarterbacks his client s overall financial strategy by working together with accountants, attorneys, and human resources representatives. Working with these other professionals allows him to align all moving parts in order to best execute each client's unique plan. His analysis and tailored solutions are organized into a high-level plan, which is documented in a clear presentation and given to clients to keep for reference in both hard copy and electronic copy on his wealth manager platform. The wealth manager is an online and mobile friendly database for clients to track their accounts, financial well being, and financial plan. This process helps to ensure accountability and an ongoing service that surpasses clients expectations. In addition to working with Eagle Strategies LLC s Affluent Market team of professionals, he has developed strong relationships with independent CPAs and attorneys to complement his resources. By having these other professionals available, Nick intends to bring more value to his clients. Nick primarily works with business owners, young professionals, families, pre-retirees, and retirees. When working with small business owners, in addition to the services mentioned above, Nick focuses on succession planning and exit strategy for retirement. Nick s goal is to guide his clients toward their financial goals, while helping to give them peace of mind and confidence throughout the process. His
Six Step Process is: 1) RIGHT FIT MEETING: Initial conversation to help ensure that Nick is a good fit for a prospective client, 2) PAPERWORK APPOINTMENT: Information Gathering Session (Client Goals, Current Financial Status, Financial Statements), 3) STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT: Information Analysis and Development of Financial Plan, 4) PRESENTATION APPOINTMENT: Presentation of Financial Plan, 5) PLAN EXECUTION: Implementation of the Plan and 6) ACCOUNTABILITY STAGE: Periodic Reviews and Accountability Sessions to maintain and update the plan. Annual/Semi-Annual meetings and monthly communications foster his ongoing client relationships. Giving Back Nick is a proud member of the St. Vasilios Greek Men s Club in Peabody, MA, with a focus on 'Service Above Self', and was recently featured as their special guest speaker, from which he was awarded the club s Appreciation Award. He participates in many charitable events including charitable basketball tournaments, golf tournaments, and local non-profit groups supporting the youth population. Additionally, he is a proud member of NAIFA, a national group that supports the Insurance and Financial Advisory Industry. Client Impact Successful business owners and other professionals with families value Nick s work the most. The have complicated financial situations with little time to devote to them. They appreciate that Nick and his team are able to pull all the pieces together for them, implement a plan, and monitor the plan for them while keeping them involved through reviews and the wealth manager platform. Nick believes that building strong, lasting relationships begins by building trust and being an educational resource for clients when it comes to financial planning 1. He strives to get his clients excited about the process and encourages clients to ask questions in order to have them engaged in the development and implementation of the plan. He believes that following through on periodic reviews, ongoing service, and ongoing market updates with his existing clients has helped build more trust and confidence in the client-financial advisor relationship. Most Gratifying Aspects of Being a Financial Advisor Nick truly enjoys his role in seeking to provide clients with financial peace of mind and financial success. Working continuously with different client
goals and providing analysis for unique client situations keeps the job exciting and fulfilling. He finds it gratifying when he sees clients value his knowledge and advice, as well as when he sees clients learning and getting excited about the process. However, most gratifying of all is watching his clients grow, gaining the financial knowledge they need to help them become confident and successful investors. Financial Strategy from Nicholas Silva In order to achieve financial success, I believe it is most important to establish and prioritize your financial goals, envision achieving them, and hold yourself and team of professionals accountable to implement the appropriate plan. 1Nicholas A. Silva is separately registered as an investment advisor representative, offering advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor in the states of MA and NH. 2 Nicholas Silva is a Registered Representative of and offers securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency. 3 Issued by New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation (A Delaware Corporation), a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. 4 Products available through one or more carriers not affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company; dependent on carrier authorization and product availability in your state or locality. 5 Neither NYLIFE Securities LLC nor its agents or Eagle Strategies LLC provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions.