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STEVEN ESPOSITO
President & Managing Director
YELLOW WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Steven Esposito is the President & Managing Partner at Yellowstone Wealth Management. Esposito first discovered his passion for finance in high school when a stock market class sparked his lifelong interest in investing. That early curiosity set him on a path that has become a distinguished career. In 1983 he began as a financial advisor at a time when trades were handwritten, markets were smaller, and client relationships were deeply personal.
Since then, the industry has changed dramatically. Today’s wealth management landscape is increasingly digital, algorithmic, and impersonal. Throughout four decades of bull runs and bear markets, Esposito has remained focused on what matters most: providing clients with clarity, confidence, and the experience of a seasoned veteran.
As founder of Yellowstone Wealth Management, affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, Esposito offers the best of both worlds—personalized, boutique-level service powered by the capabilities of a leading financial institution. This model allows his team to deliver customized advice, with the resources and technology to match. His steady approach and hands-on style have earned him the trust of multiple generations of families.
Esposito’s market insight and commentary have been featured on WGN-TV/Radio, WBBM Radio, ABC, NBC, and Fox News. His clients know they can count on him—not just for expert guidance, but for accessibility, responsiveness, and unwavering commitment. Through changing times, Esposito remains a constant: a trusted advisor devoted to helping clients preserve, grow, and feel confident in their financial futures.
For more information, please visit yellowstonewm.com.
Steven Esposito’s minimum account value starts at $2,000,000. Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. Yellowstone Wealth Management is a separate entity from WFAFN. Yellowstone Wealth Management is located at 100 N. Field Drive, Suite 120 in Lake Forest, 224-880-0850, yellowstonewm.com 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2026; Date compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the period from 3/31/24 – 3/31/25 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management (minimum variable by state), revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. 12,789 wealth management teams were considered for the rating, 6,149 (48% of candidates) were named 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams.
