Prior to joining SilverLake, Mr. Steele spent 11 years with Morgan Stanley, following an earlier role with a private international investment firm. Over the course of his career, he has advised a wide range of private, institutional, and multi-generational family clients in the U.S. and abroad. His work includes helping high-net-worth families structure long-term strategies for wealth preservation, tax-efficient asset transfer, and prudent portfolio construction across generations.
As a fiduciary, Mr. Steele has guided clients through complex funding needs, charitable planning, retirement transitions, and estate considerations, while also spending significant time educating younger family members on financial discipline, risk management, and the opportunities created by consistent saving and investing throughout their lifetimes.
He is a past honorary board member of the Vermont Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired and has been an active volunteer coach with The Burlington Youth Hockey Association and the Vermont Glades.
Jeff and his wife, Paula, reside in Colchester with their dog, Stella, and have two sons, Avery and Will.