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Stephen T Hester, Private Wealth Advisor serving the Sierra Vista, AZ area - Ameriprise Advisors

Stephen T Hester

CFP®, ChFC®

Private Wealth Advisor

Cardinal Pointe Financial Group

An Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisor

38
Years of Experience
This number may include years as a financial advisor, and/or experience as a registered representative.
Background and qualification information is available at FINRA’s BrokerCheck website. | Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Client Relationship Summary Disclosure.

Areas of focus

  • Employee Stock Options
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • Family Finances
  • Intergenerational Planning
  • Business Retirement Plans
  • Retirement Planning Strategies

Qualifications

  • CFP® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • ChFC® Chartered Financial Consultant®

Education

  • BBA, Business, University of Kentucky, 1974-1978

Awards & recognition

  • Cardinal Pointe Financial Group, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2025
  • Cardinal Pointe Financial Group, Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2022-2023
  • Ameriprise Circle of Success, 1991-2004, 2007-2023
  • Ameriprise Circle of Success Chairman’s Advisory Council, 1992-1995, 1997-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2011
  • Ameriprise Circle of Success Hall of Fame, 2004
  • Ameriprise Circle of Success Diamond Ring, 1998

Previous experience

  • Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial, 09/2005-present
  • Financial Advisor, IDS Life Insurance Company, 03/1990-07/2006
  • Financial Advisor, Prudential-Bache Securities Inc, 03/1988-04/1990

Community participation

Interests

  • I’m a native of the Ohio valley. I grew up in Cincinnati, lived in Louisville for many years, and I’ve been in Arizona for 10 years.
  • My wife Patty is also a financial advisor. We have a French Bulldog named Rosie.
  • We enjoy traveling to visit family and friends across the country. My son John and his wife Laura live in St. Paul, MN, with their children Jane and Clare.
  • Music is a true passion. I play several instruments, including bass for the band Hurricane. I like to play bluegrass and country music with family.
  • I golf as a member at Tucson Country Club and The Lodge at Ventana Canyon.
  • I am a Mountain Oyster Club member.

Honored to be recognized by Forbes

I’m excited to share that my team has been named to the 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list. This list includes top teams from across the industry who are committed to helping their clients stay focused on their long-term financial goals. Thank you to our clients for trusting us with your financial futures. And thank you to my remarkable team – your dedication inspires me every day.