
Monthly Recap – December 2025
January 8, 2026
December Observations Subdued Month Brings the End to a Solid Year U.S. equity markets closed a robust...


Steven Diederich, a Partner at Moneta, is dedicated to serving his clients’ best interests with care and expertise. Respected for his trusted advisory role among successful families, Steven excels at providing comprehensive financial planning and family office services to clients across the United States.
Steven specializes in serving entrepreneurs, business owners, multi-generational families and emerging affluent to simplify complex matters and navigate the ever-changing future. Steven has extensive experience finding creative solutions in tax, business, and estate matters that make a meaningful difference in real time and across generations.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Steven brings a wealth of knowledge to his practice, backed by both Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Accounting from the University of Kansas.
Steven resides in Kansas City with his wife and three sons. Outside of Moneta, Steven is a passionate husband, father, friend, and golfer.
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Awards
Steven has received recognition through awards or rankings noted above. Please see these required disclosures:
[1] 2022 Ingram’s Magazine 40 Under 40 was released on April 18, 2022, and awarded based on the honoree’s merits, achievements and contributions to their organizations and local community prior to the release of the ranking, without a specific time period. Ranking is created and determined by Ingram’s Magazine. Neither Moneta nor the honoree paid any compensation in connection with obtaining or using this award. https://ingrams.com/article/ingrams-40-under-forty-class-of-2022/
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