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Meet the Team

We’re different, in the best way.

We founded Silver Pine Capital with the belief that all financial

firms are not created equal. We aim to level the playing field for

the individual by bringing professional money management

and financial planning expertise to the masses.

Meet the Team

We’re different, in the best way.

We founded Silver Pine Capital with the belief that all financial firms are not created equal. We aim to level the playing field for the individual by bringing professional money management and financial planning expertise to the masses.

Founder, Portfolio Manager

Robert M. Skloff, CFA®

I have more than 2 decades of investment industry experience. Prior to founding Silver Pine Capital, I held positions as an Equity Analyst at Sidoti & Company, Analyst at Delphi Management and Vice President/ Senior Analyst at Evergreen Investments (Wells Fargo Securities, J.L. Kaplan Associates). My industry focus includes media, publishing, industrials, materials and consumer staples and discretionary.

Some (like my Mom who I think feared that I would be a career student) would say that I'm over-educated. I would say I have varied interests (and that it took awhile to figure things out). I received a BA in History and Spanish from Franklin & Marshall College, an MA in International Affairs from the Elliott School at George Washington University and an MBA in Finance and Corporate Accounting from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester. (Note, I received a scholarship for business school. Hence the reason why for someone who hates the cold, I spent two years of my life freezing in upstate New York.) I am a member of the CFA Institute and The Boston Security Analysts Society. In addition, I think it's really important to give back to the community and a result am a member of the Lions Club. I also served as a member of the Warrant Committee (Finance) for the Town of Medfield helping to determine how best to allocate the town's financial resources.

On a personal note, I live in the Boston suburbs with my wife, Phyllis, and our two sons, Cooper and Russell. I love coaching my sons' soccer, football and basketball teams and playing with our dog Howard. I also enjoy hiking, golfing, swimming and skiing.

Director of Wealth Management

James V. Grace, CFP®

I started my career in financial services over 12 years ago now. However, after graduating from Bryant University in Smithfield, RI (it was Bryant College in my day) I spent several years in different sales roles outside of the industry. Although I was doing very well, I was continually looking for an opportunity to work more closely with people. I found that becoming a financial advisor gave me not only the opportunity to do so, but I was also able to incorporate my interest in behavioral economics and investing. After making the career transition in 2010, I immediately felt like I had found what I would be doing for the rest of my working years.

Over the course of the next several years I spent time at a regional wealth management agency associated with MetLife called Barnum Financial Group. Afterwards I moved over into a role as advisor at two different regional banks. During this time period I was able to meet with hundreds of individuals and business owners, helping them sort through their financial goals and providing ongoing wealth management support.

I am extremely grateful for the experiences I had in the early stages of my financial services career, it very much shaped and informed the advisor I am today. However, I always felt that the best place to service clients would be at an independent registered investment advisory firm or RIA. Which is why after meeting Rob a number of years ago, I decided to join him as Director of Wealth Management here at Silver Pine Capital.

When I think about my past and current experiences working with clients on a daily basis, a quote comes to mind from the Nobel Prize winning economist Richard Thaler:

“People aren’t dumb, the world is hard.”

I see the representation of this statement in my work all the time. My clients have great instincts. They know they need to spend less than they make, save and invest for the future and they have concerns about the risks to their financial wellbeing. What becomes challenging is when you combine the demands of managing household finances with the complexity of our modern world. That’s where our partnership comes in.

In addition to being an advisor to clients, I consider myself an educator, coach, motivator and confidant.

It is a truly humbling experience to be able to partner with clients and assist them as they seek to continually improve their financial wellbeing.

On the personal side, I live in Portsmouth, NH with my wife Abigail and our two sons Gunnar and Hendrix. We love the community we live in and try to be outdoors as much as possible with the kids. If we can’t do that, the next best thing has been working on projects around the house. I like to golf when I can, surf once in a while and I’m not really very good at either. I love to read, which most often means listening to books on Audible. Because if I’m in a position to be reading a physical book these days, I usually fall asleep.

Director of Operations

Phyllis T. Paparazzo

I have more than a decade of industry experience, previously holding positions as Director of Investor Relations at Forrester Research, Vice President at Ilios Partners and Director at Thomson Financial Corporate Group. I have substantial institutional and retail experience. I think people that really know me would say I'm very detail-oriented which is consistent with the firm’s goal of providing our clients with exceptional service.

I received a BA in Political Science from Bates College and an Executive MBA from Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration.

Client Testimonials

What our clients are saying.

Kelley S.Bridgewater, New Hampshire

When we first had difficulty with a Long-Term Care policy for our father, Jim jumped right in to help us untangle the mess that we had. He is such a great resource and so very knowledgeable with our insurance needs on so many levels. The team at SPC always goes above and beyond measure to help with our investment and financial planning needs. It gives us great piece of mind to know our finances are in such capable hands.

Jack F.Arlington, Virginia

My wife and I merged our financial investments shortly after our marriage and are delighted with the personal attention to our goals and desires. It is a pleasure and to be associated with a firm with top credentials in financial planning and a track record of putting client interests first. After years of working with a brokerage firm that clearly put their own interests first, SPC has been a refreshing change.

Rebecca T.Boston, Massachusetts

I was referred to Jim through a coworker and I'm so glad I made the investment to work with him. I was looking to get some advice on what to do with my 401k and my overall financial situation. I had so much anxiety about money and didn't even know where to start or what to do! Working with Jim was exactly what I needed. [He] has been the financial advisor to set me up financially to live my best life!

Kun Y.Boston, Massachusetts

Working with Jim and the SPC team for both wealth management and subsequently, portfolio management has been the best decision of our financial planning lives. They do an exceptional job in helping us contextualize the impact of the rapidly changing economy on our financial life and family planning. They're true partners, educators, advisors, connectors, and friends.

Steven S.Bridgewater, New Hampshire

When our investments were not performing as we had hoped, we turned to Silver Pine Capital to take a look at what we had and to see where we might do better. Rob was a huge help in the transition and we are very pleased, not only with the performance, but the individual care he gives us as we plan for our future needs. He has found opportunities for us that have proven to be extremely beneficial.

Jeremy B.Lincoln, Mass.

For nearly five years now, Rob / SPC has consistently been responsive, thoughtful, pragmatic, understandable (really does bring Wall Street to Main Street!), and delivering strong results. Rob / SPC is a keeper.

Ricki F.Arlington, Virginia

Silver Pine Capital takes the time to completely understand their client’s needs and wants and the true value in the business of their clients. Their integrity was very apparent from the start of our communication which in the brokerage world is hard to find. We wouldn’t think of working with anyone else.

Client Testimonials

What our clients are saying.

Steven S.Bridgewater, New Hampshire

When our investments were not performing as we had hoped, we turned to Silver Pine Capital to take a look at what we had and to see where we might do better. Rob was a huge help in the transition and we are very pleased, not only with the performance, but the individual care he gives us as we plan for our future needs. He has found opportunities for us that have proven to be extremely beneficial.

Jack F.Arlington, Virginia

My wife and I merged our financial investments shortly after our marriage and are delighted with the personal attention to our goals and desires. It is a pleasure and to be associated with a firm with top credentials in financial planning and a track record of putting client interests first. After years of working with a brokerage firm that clearly put their own interests first, SPC has been a refreshing change.

Rebecca T.Boston, Massachusetts

I was referred to Jim through a coworker and I'm so glad I made the investment to work with him. I was looking to get some advice on what to do with my 401k and my overall financial s ituation. I had so much anxiety about money and didn't even know where to start or what to do! Working with Jim was exactly what I needed. [He] has been the financial advisor to set me up financially to live my best life!

Ricki F.Arlington, Virginia

Silver Pine Capital takes the time to completely understand their client’s needs and wants and the true value in the business of their clients. Their integrity was very apparent from the start of our communication which in the brokerage world is hard to find. We wouldn’t think of working with anyone else.

Kun Y.Boston, Massachusetts

Working with Jim and the SPC team for both wealth management and subsequently, portfolio management has been the best decision of our financial planning lives. They do an exceptional job in helping us contextualize the impact of the rapidly changing economy on our financial life and family planning. They're true partners, educators, advisors, connectors, and friends.

Kelley S.Bridgewater, New Hampshire

When we first had difficulty with a Long-Term Care policy for our father, Jim jumped right in to help us untangle the mess that we had. He is such a great resource and so very knowledgeable with our insurance needs on so many levels. The team at SPC always goes above and beyond measure to help with our investment and financial planning needs. It gives us great piece of mind to know our finances are in such capable hands.

Jeremy B.Lincoln, Mass.

For nearly five years now, Rob / SPC has consistently been responsive, thoughtful, pragmatic, understandable (really does bring Wall Street to Main Street!), and delivering strong results. Rob / SPC is a keeper.

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