As Associate Planner with Jackson Financial Advisors, Darin Shebesta supports the firm in client services, operations and technology.

Darin is heavily involved in the local financial planning community. He is the Technology/Website Coordinator for the Financial Planning Association of Greater Phoenix. In 2007, Darin created the Young Financiers group to build camaraderie and foster industry knowledge within the next generation of financial planners in the Phoenix area.

Among Darin’s various community involvement, he is Secretary of the 2009 Board of Directors of Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Arizona, an organization committed to developing leadership within youth.

Prior to joining JFA, Darin was a Research Analyst with Templeton Financial Services in Chandler, AZ. He graduated from the W. P. Carey School of Business and Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance.

Darin lives in Chandler, AZ with his wife, Alesha Nicole, and has a passion for smooth jazz, tennis, networking, and personal improvement. He believes in the value of doing good while doing well.
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