Patty Steinke

MBA
Client Experience Associate
Chapel Hill
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Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance from Bowling Green State University
  • Master of Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University

Certification(s) & Designation(s)

About Patty

Patty joined the Hightower Signature Wealth (formerly Stearns Financial Group) Chapel Hill office in 2014. In her position as client experience associate, she uses her background in the banking and mortgage industries to provide client service and office support. Her role is versatile, as she also assists with coordinating client events and marketing initiatives. Patty is the first point of contact in the Chapel Hill office and plays a pivotal role in onboarding new clients to the Stearns family.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Patty relocated to Raleigh in 1990 to escape the cold weather, though she remains a loyal Ohio State fan. (Go Bucks!) She and her husband, Paul, live in Raleigh and have two adult sons. Outside of the office, Patty enjoys weightlifting, pickleball, traveling, cooking, baking, reading, and playing golf.

Patty’s Recommended Reads

  • 3 minutes

    Moe’s Market Memo – September 18, 2026

    Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Senior Investment Consultant Fed Hikes Rates The Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point interest rate increase on Wednesday, lifting its benchmark rate to 3.75%-4%. The move reflects ongoing concerns about elevated inflation, driven in part by higher energy prices and other economic pressures. Most Fed…

  • 5 minutes

    Weekly Wisdom: Fed Meeting Recap – Higher Rates, Stronger Growth

    The Fed Delivers a Rate Hike The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% at its September meeting, marking the first rate increase in more than three years.1 The decision was unanimous and largely anticipated by markets, but the more important message came from the Fed’s updated projections and…

  • 2 minutes

    The Most Powerful Financial Tool Women Have Isn’t Money. It’s Their Voice.

    Why Asking Questions May Be the Key to Financial Empowerment For years, conversations about women’s financial empowerment have centered on income, investing, and retirement planning. While those topics remain important, new research suggests the real catalyst for financial confidence may be something much simpler: asking questions. According to the Savvy Ladies 2026 Mid-Year National Women’s…