Waverly Advisors
Partner and Wealth Advisor
CFP®, AIF®

Steven M. Gronceski

Steve joined Waverly Advisors in January of 2024 after StrategIQ Financial Group was acquired by Waverly Advisors, LLC. He serves as a Partner and Wealth Advisor at Waverly. Steve brings 28 years of experience to Waverly. He is an experienced high-net-worth investment advisor, with a focus on business owners, corporate executives and professionals. As a TIAA authorized advisor, he works closely with clients in the medical and academic professions.

Steve works in a collaborative team approach with clients and their team of professionals to develop integrated financial planning strategies to assist clients in reaching their desired financial goals.

Specialization

Areas of Expertise

Medical & Dental Professionals

Philanthropic Planning & Donor-Advised Funds

Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management

Multi-Generational Wealth Planning

Serving with Purpose

A Culture of Connection

Waverly takes its name from a meadow of quaking aspen trees, an ecosystem where individual trees are connected by a shared root system. Since 1999, that idea has inspired our firm: strong relationships, shared values, and the belief that we are better together.

Comprehensive Wealth Management, Connected by Design

Like an aspen grove, every part of a client’s financial life is interconnected. As an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), we bring together investment management, financial planning, tax strategy, trust and estate planning, and family office services to create coordinated solutions that simplify complexity and support long-term success.

A Culture Rooted in Service

Our culture of stewardship is guided by Integrity, Family, Grace, Team, Drive, Empathy, and Community. These values shape every client relationship, every decision, and every interaction. They are the foundation that keeps our people connected and ensures a consistent, high-touch experience across the firm.

The Difference Is Our People

While many firms offer financial advice, our greatest differentiator is our people. Waverly’s advisors, planners, investment professionals, tax specialists, and support teams work together to deliver thoughtful guidance and personalized solutions. It is this collaborative approach, and our commitment to serving clients with excellence and care, that transforms financial advice into lasting relationships.

Education

  • BS Financial Management Purdue University
  • The American College for Financial Planning Program

Community Involvement

  • Former Finance Chairperson for Notre Dame School and Church
  • Active in Boy Scouts of America and former Cub Scout leader
  • Unity Foundation of LaPorte County member of the Gold Key Society
  • Porter County Community Foundation member of the Echo Society

Ask Me About

  • Retirement Planning
  • Generational Wealth Planning
  • Charitable & Family Gifting
  • Investment Management