James and his research team provide equity research and updates, portfolio analysis tools, and model portfolios of recommended equities to financial advisors and their clients, including individual investors and their families, businesses, and nonprofits. His focus is on developing multiple channels for distribution of research to D.A. Davidson’s roughly 350 financial advisors and their clients so that each client can make informed financial decisions that match their objectives and situations. James has spent over 20 years in the financial services industry, and is co-manager of the D.A. Davidson Focus List model portfolio. He is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, with an MBA in finance, a bachelor’s degree in economics/management, and also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst^® designation.

Steve oversees D.A. Davidson Trust Company, where he has broad oversight responsibility for ensuring the trust company provides comprehensive planning for its clients and also for management of the firm’s team of professionals. Steve joined the firm in April 2015 after previously serving as President of The Corundum Group in Colorado Springs. Additionally, he was a founder and board member of Central Bancorp, Inc., a diversified holding company operating not only Corundum but also a commercial bank, mortgage company and an affiliated insurance company. Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.

Rebecca is responsible for providing customized lending advice for clients and collaborating with financial professionals on how to utilize lending solutions. She has 10+ years of advising companies and individuals on solutions to solve liquidity needs to fund business operations, lifestyle needs, tax obligations, or large asset purchases. Rebecca previously worked for various fintech startups and J.P. Morgan Private Bank. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and International Relations from Carroll University and an MBA in International Business and Marketing from Brandeis International Business School.

Matt aspires to help advisors understand, expand, and refine the role insurance and annuities play in their clients’ portfolios. He is fluent in the products and technology supporting insurance and annuities, including annuity order entry systems, insurance products, estate planning, and fixed, variable, and fee-based annuities. Before joining the firm, he worked for Independent Financial Group, where he built and managed annuity product offerings and sales strategy, and he has worked in other various consulting and sales roles across the industry. Matt’s extensive experience plays a vital role in helping financial professionals provide consultation on client cases.

Diana brings diverse industry experience to her role as Director of Wealth Planning, with more than 30 years in banking focused on helping business owners and their families plan for both their personal and business needs.

She joined D.A. Davidson in 2026 after most recently serving as the Senior Director, Family Wealth Consulting for the Western Region of Key Private Bank. In that role, she led business advisory and family consulting practices and provided complex advanced planning services. Prior to Key Bank, Diana held varied leadership roles in private banking assisting HNW and UHNW families and clients with advanced planning needs, as well as experience in commercial banking, business banking, and relationship management.

In addition to her financial services experience, Diana has a deep educational background, holding a Master of Taxation from Weber State University, an MBA from Colorado State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Phoenix.

Scott is head of the department’s investment management research efforts covering mutual funds and exchange traded funds, and serves as lead portfolio manager for the firm’s proprietary Managed Funds Portfolios program. In addition, he provides due diligence, monitoring, and recommendations for the Separately Managed Account and Unified Managed Account programs. Scott has been instrumental in the design and implementation of the department’s discretionary asset allocation programs. Previously, he worked as an insurance products analyst at Prudential Securities. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Montana State University.

Rob works with D.A. Davidson financial professionals by delivering customized strategies for clients regarding estate planning, business succession, and wealth transfer or tax minimization questions. His 30-year career in banking and financial services has included a wide range of roles and responsibilities, most recently as senior financial planner for Umpqua Private Bank, where he led the planning efforts for the firm. Rob earned the CFP^® designation in 2010, and the Enrolled Agent credential from the IRS in 2016, each informing his work as a planner, and passionate advocate and trainer on planning.