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With nearly over 30 years of experience in wealth management, Don Silversmith helps clients unlock the power of insurance-based strategies to protect, grow, and confidently plan their financial future.

Donald Silversmith

Meet Don Silversmith

Don saw a gap in how people think about insurance—not just as protection, but as a powerful financial tool. That insight led him to found NexGen Insurance Strategies, helping the next generation leverage insurance to build wealth, preserve legacies, and plan for the future.

A Wharton graduate with a BS in Economics and more than four decades of experience in life insurance and financial services, Don combines deep investment expertise with practical, client-focused guidance. Throughout his career, he has advised individuals, families, and business owners on business succession, executive benefits, wealth transfer, and estate planning.

Don’s approach is analytical and results-driven: he assesses unique circumstances, explores multiple strategies, and implements tailored solutions efficiently. He believes that properly structured life insurance is not just a product—it’s a solution that empowers clients to meet their financial goals, protect their families, and secure their legacies.

What We Bring to Every Client

Transparency

NexGen operates with complete transparency, providing clients with clear, straightforward guidance at every step. From fees to financial strategies, clients always know exactly where they stand and why each decision is made.

Integrity

Integrity is the cornerstone of NexGen’s approach. Every recommendation is made with the client’s best interest in mind—no shortcuts, no conflicts—just sound, ethical financial advice built on trust.

Education

NexGen empowers clients through education, transforming complex financial concepts into clarity. By understanding the “why” behind each strategy, clients gain the confidence to make informed, lasting decisions.

Partnership

At NexGen, success is a shared journey. The firm builds lasting partnerships grounded in collaboration, proactive communication, and a genuine commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals today and for generations to come.

Access the Power of Lion Street

NexGen Insurance Strategies is a proud Firm of Lion Street, LLC., an elite national network of independent firms and financial professionals providing sophisticated life insurance and wealth planning solutions to high-net-worth individuals, companies, business owners, executives, and high-income earners.

Lion Street Firms gain favored access to insurance carriers and financial institutions, and the products and services they offer, enhancing our ability to meet the complex planning requirements of our clients.

Meet the Lion Street Team

Michael Fontanini

Advanced Planning & Design
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Tiffany Hyde

Head of Underwriting
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Aaron Lemoine

Carrier Relationships
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Matt Veatch

Corporate & Business Solutions
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“I have been referring clients to Don because he works seamlessly with my recommendations.”

I frequently use his analysis of my clients existing insurance to spot the faulty assumptions made by other insurance advisors that could cause problems for my clients down the road.

Sarah, Estate Planning Attorney

“I refer clients to Don because I know he will provide options [and] explain the pros and cons of each.”

He provides a level of consistent service that makes me comfortable with my referrals.

Tom, CPA

“I have 200 employees in my company and wanted our executive compensation plan reviewed.”

His suggestions increased the benefits to myself and my senior team and at the same time created substantial savings. It was a win/win.

Braxton, Business Owner

“Don walked my estate planning team through the entire process while carefully outlining the possible problems with this strategy.”

In the end my family purchased a significant amount of life insurance that is part of our business succession strategy with minimal out of pocket cost. I would recommend to anyone looking at this strategy to give him a call.

Robert, Leveraged Life Insurance