Steward Advisors Group, LLC

Derek Kessen is a financial advisor at Steward Advisors Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC. Steward Advisors Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with approximately $105 million in discretionary assets under management. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, incorporating clients’ faith-based and moral values into investment decisions and employing a range of asset classes and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Donald Simmons is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Steward Advisors Group, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and has operated Simmons Capital Group since 1995. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with Legacy Environmental Solutions and Legacy Renewable Resources, holding board positions in these renewable energy-related companies. Steward Advisors Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $105 million in discretionary assets for about 100 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, incorporating clients’ faith-based and moral values into investment decisions while utilizing fundamental analysis and asset allocation techniques.

Benjamin Simmons is a financial advisor with Steward Advisors Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Etico Partners, AIFG Consultants Ltd (Simmons Capital Group), and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., among others. Steward Advisors Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $105 million in discretionary assets, providing tailored portfolio management and financial planning that incorporates clients’ faith-based and moral values into investment decisions.

Zachary Holdsworth is an advisor at Steward Advisors Group, LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Simmons Capital Group and has held various roles including positions at McMaster University and The Windmill Country Market. Steward Advisors Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $105 million in discretionary assets, providing tailored portfolio management and financial planning that incorporates clients’ faith-based and moral values.

Aaron Batkay is a financial advisor with Steward Advisors Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Simmons Capital Group and Arete Wealth Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he provides leadership development and coaching through Bishop House Consulting and serves as a business advisor for Rise Nutrition LLC. Steward Advisors Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $105 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning with an emphasis on aligning investments with clients’ faith-based and moral values, using a mix of marketable securities and alternative assets.

Jansen Hein is a financial advisor at Steward Advisors Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Simmons Capital Group, Heron Ventures, the Illinois State Board of Investment, and Ernst and Young. Steward Advisors Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $105 million in discretionary assets. The firm integrates clients’ faith-based and moral values into investment decisions and offers tailored portfolios that include marketable securities as well as alternative investments.

Robert Duncan is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held roles at Simmons Capital Group, Steward Advisors Group, Global Impact Wealth Management LLC, The Baptist Foundation of California, and the International Mission Board. Steward Advisors Group is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $105 million in discretionary assets. The firm integrates clients’ faith-based values into its investment process and offers tailored portfolio management alongside financial planning and advisory services on tax, insurance, and estate matters.

Matthew Stankus is a financial advisor at Steward Advisors Group, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Steward Advisors Group, he worked at Simmons Capital Group and was involved with the Schenectady Community Action Program for six years. He is also a co-owner and administrator of Electric City Athletics, a fitness business in Schenectady, NY. Steward Advisors Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management and written financial planning. The firm incorporates clients’ faith-based and moral values into investment decisions and manages approximately $105 million in assets for around 100 clients.

Cole Fritz is a financial advisor at Steward Advisors Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at CrossPurpose for six years in various roles. Outside of his advisory work, Fritz serves as an independent contractor for CrossPurpose, providing technology, data management, IT, and project management support on an ad hoc basis. Steward Advisors Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $105 million in discretionary assets for about 100 clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, integrating clients’ faith-based and moral values into investment decisions, and employs a range of investment vehicles and specialized strategies.