Managing Director
Steve Starzec, CPA, CTFA
Contact Hours
By appointment
About Steve
Steve Starzec is a managing director with Fifth Third Wealth Advisors, serving clients in the Denver area. With over 35 years of financial services industry experience, he provides comprehensive wealth management solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families, foundations, endowments, and institutional clients.
He has extensive experience in portfolio design, asset allocation, and fixed income strategies and works with clients using a coordinated, client-focused approach to deliver expert guidance, experienced money management, and personalized service – all backed by the resources of Fifth Third Bank.
Steve joined Fifth Third Wealth Advisors in 2025. Previously, he served as a client strategist for BNY Wealth. Over the last three decades, Steve has held leading roles with MidFirst Bank, Bank of the West (now part of BMO), and Wells Fargo.
Education
• Master of Science – Finance, University of Colorado Denver
• Bachelor of Arts – Business Administration, Doane University
• Certificate of Completion – Finance and Economics Program, Adam Mickiewicz University (Poland)
Licenses & Professional Designations
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor
About Fifth Third Wealth Advisors
At Fifth Third Wealth Advisors, you’ll get the investment management expertise and responsive service you’re looking for, along with access to a wide range of financial services and solutions tailored for your unique needs. As a Registered Investment Adviser, we provide client-focused advice with goal-based planning and investing. Our financial recommendations are focused on what’s best for you. At the same time, we can help you engage the broad capabilities of Fifth Third Bank.
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