OUR TEAM
GEOFFREY SILVER, CFP®, Ph.D.
- Managing Director - Investments
Geoffrey Silver, CFP®, is a financial advisor who holds a Masters and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts. A former university professor of economics, Dr. Silver is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and has extensive experience in financial analysis and investment management. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 1989, he was a research analyst and portfolio manager for an investment advisor firm. Active in the community, Dr. Silver has served on the Board of Directors of the North Angeles Region of United Way and on the Board of Trustees of Friendly House, a women's recovery home in Los Angeles. Geoffrey is a Certified Rescue Diver. In addition to his passion for diving, he is also an avid photographer. He lives in Beverly Hills with his wife, Kathleen.
California Insurance License Number 0A48508 Resident State: CA
California Insurance License Number 0A48508 Resident State: CA
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Education
- University of Massachusetts
ADENA SMITH
- First Vice President - Investments
Adena Smith has worked as a financial advisor for over 36 years. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, Adena spent 27 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. For 12 of those years, she worked in branch management in the Beverly Hills offices. Her first career in New York City was in the advertising field. Adena, a native Texan, graduated from the University of Texas, and comes from a family of investment professionals. Adena serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Trustees for Turning Point School. She is on the Advisory Board of the non-profit, The Glow Effect and is a Super Activator for SheEO, supporting women entrepreneurs. Adena is an avid ice skater, who loves to cook and travel. She and her husband, Rich, have three children and live in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
California Insurance License Number 0A21440 Resident State: CA
California Insurance License Number 0A21440 Resident State: CA
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- University of Texas
KAREN PIPER
- Senior Registered Client Associate
Karen Piper, originally from Chicago, started with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney over 43 years ago when it was EF Hutton. Karen joined The Silver Smith Wealth Management Group in 2011. Karen is a highly committed member of our team who uses her broad depth of administrative capabilities to provide excellent client service with the goal of making their lives a little easier. Her securities registrations include her Series 7 and Series 66. She spends her free time with her husband, residing in the San Fernando Valley and enjoys her two beautiful granddaughters.
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BROOKE KOENIG BOLONA
- Client Associate
Brooke Koenig Bolona joined The Silver Smith Wealth Management Group in December 2021. She came from the start up world, supporting the client and employee experience. Brooke, along with Karen Piper, provides the administrative and operational needs for our team. Brooke was born and raised in Los Angeles. She enjoys spending time in nature and hiking Runyon Canyon with her dog. The Silver Smith Wealth Management Group are happy to welcome her to our team.