Dr. Stephen Sideroff
Stephen Sideroff, PhD
Chief Wellbeing Officer
Dr. Sideroff is the Chief Wellbeing Officer at Silverlight Asset Management. He is an internationally renowned psychologist, consultant, author, and professor at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. Over the course of his career, he has established pioneering training and treatment programs around the world, blending science, psychology, and human performance. He has founded and directed centers at UCLA/Santa Monica Hospital and Moonview Sanctuary, and has published groundbreaking research on resilience, biofeedback, and neurofeedback.
A thought leader in transformational psychology, Dr. Sideroff is often called upon to speak about his innovative approach to resilience, peak performance, and leadership. His new book, The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Master Stress, Slow Aging & Increase Vitality, has been praised as a “handbook for living a better life” (Michael Ovitz, Co-founder of Creative Artists Agency). He is also the founder and host of the acclaimed Quantum Leadership podcast, where he interviews leaders on how to navigate today’s most pressing challenges.
Education & Credentials
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Miami
Professor, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine
Founder, Stress Strategies, UCLA/Santa Monica Hospital
Co-Founder & Director, Moonview Sanctuary Treatment and Peak Performance Center
My Story
From the earliest days of my neuroscience research, I’ve been fascinated by the question: how does the brain shape the way we live our lives? That curiosity has guided my entire career — across research, clinical practice, consulting, teaching, and speaking. Whether working with individuals, couples, organizations, or global audiences, my mission has always been the same: to relieve suffering, unlock potential, and promote resilience.
Early in my career, I specialized in addiction and recovery, uncovering how stress and life associations play a central role in relapse. My research expanded into biofeedback and neurofeedback — powerful tools that help people regain control over their physiology and accelerate healing.
Another facet of my work has been in peak performance — informed not just by science, but also by my own experience as a collegiate handball champion. As part of the elite sports psychology group “The Mind Room,” I’ve trained Olympic and professional athletes, helping them master the mental and emotional aspects of competition.
In recent years, my focus has expanded to resilience and leadership. I developed the comprehensive 9 Pillars of Resilience model to help people thrive in the face of stress, aging, and complexity. Through summits, global training programs, and now my Quantum Leadership podcast, I’m advancing a vision of leadership that equips individuals and organizations to rise to today’s challenges.
At the heart of everything I do — whether teaching, writing, or coaching — is the desire to meet people exactly where they are. Resilience is not just about surviving. It’s about reclaiming the ability to adapt, grow, and live with greater vitality and purpose.
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More Than an Investment Manager—A Trusted Guide to Financial Growth
"I’ve had the great pleasure of having Michael as my investment manager for the past several years. In fact, he is way more than that. He is a trusted guide who coaches his clients to look first at life’s bigger picture and then align their financial decisions to support where they want to go. Michael and his firm take a unique and personal coaching approach that has really resonated for me and helped me to reflect upon my core values and aspirations throughout my investment journey.
Michael’s focus on guiding the "why" behind my financial decisions has been invaluable to me in helping to create a meaningful strategy that has supported both my short-term goals and my long-term dreams. He listens deeply, responds thoughtfully, and engages in a way that has made my investment decisions intentional and personally empowering. With Michael, it’s not just about numbers—it’s about crafting a story of financial growth that has truly supports the life I want to live."
-Karen W.
Beyond financial guidance!
"As a long-term client of Silverlight, I’ve experienced not only market-beating returns but also invaluable coaching and support. Their guidance goes beyond finances—helping me grow, make smarter decisions, and build a life I truly love. Silverlight isn’t just about wealth management; they’re invested in helping me secure my success & future legacy!"
-Chris B.
All You Need Know to Win
“You likely can’t run a four-minute mile but Michael’s new book parses all you need know to win the workaday retirement race. Readable, authoritative, and thorough, you’ll want to spend a lot more than four minutes with it.”
-Ken Fisher
Founder, Executive Chairman and Co-CIO, Fisher Investments
New York Times Bestselling Author and Global Columnist.
Packed with Investment Wisdom
“The sooner you embark on The Four-Minute Retirement Plan, the sooner you’ll start heading in the right direction. This fun, practical, and thoughtful book is packed with investment wisdom; investors of all ages should read it now.”
-Joel Greenblatt
Managing Principal, Gotham Asset Management;
New York Times bestselling author, The Little Book That Beats the Market
Great Full Cycle Investing
“In order to preserve and protect your pile of hard-earned capital, you need to be coached by pros like Michael. He has both the experience and performance in The Game to prove it. This is a great Full Cycle Investing #process book!”
-Keith McCullough
Chief Executive Officer, Hedgeye Risk Management
Author, Diary of a Hedge Fund Manager
Clear Guidance...Essential Reading
“The Four-Minute Retirement Plan masterfully distills the wisdom and experience Michael acquired through years of highly successful wealth management into a concise and actionable plan that can be implemented by everyone. With its clear guidance, hands-on approach, and empowering message, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to take control of their finances and secure a prosperous future.”
-Vincent Deluard
Director of Global Macro Strategy, StoneX
