About Steve's Professional Experience
Steve Bishopp has been licensed for 32 years. He graduated from NAU in 1993 with a BA in general studies, a minor in economics, and a theme in education. He joined SJI right out of college with Jim Bishopp, founder and president and also brother, who recruited Steve to come to the firm.
Previously, starting in 2008, Steve worked as an Investment Advisor Representative, registered with ING, which then became Voya Financial. In 2021 he moved to his current broker/dealer and RIA, LPL Financial. At SJI Financial Services he works with employees of higher education, first responders, and several doctors' offices. He focuses on comprehensive financial planning including but not limited to retirement planning, asset allocation, and insurance analysis. He also has extensive knowledge of state retirement plans, optional retirement plans, annuities, traditional and Roth IRAs, various compensation plans, and 401(k) plans.
Steve holds various licenses
- FINRA Series, 6, 7, 63, 65 held through LPL Financial
- Arizona life insurance
- Arizona health insurance
- Certified Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation*
*CRPC conferred by College for Financial Planning.
Meet Steve After Hours
Steve has been happily married for over 25 years and has 2 beautiful children. With his youngest in junior high and the oldest a freshman in college, Steve and his wife stay busy attending a variety of events.
Growing up in Tucson, Steve enjoyed hunting and fishing with his older brother Jim as often as possible. He also used to play soccer after college and now coaches kids from the age of 8 years old to 15 years old.