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Mathew Steward
President/Financial Advisor

Phone: (813) 244-7177
Mobile: (813) 244-7177
Fax: (813) 281-0110
E-mail: mlsteward@ft.newyorklife.com

Mat has 19 years in the Financial Services industry. He worked with T. Rowe Price as a Retirement Specialist that helped participants manage their investments with IRA' s and 401k’s. In 2014, he opened Stewardship Financial Group, LLC in Tampa, FL to focus on empowering his clients and community through prudent financial education, implementation, and management of customized investment and insurance strategies. On a personal note, Mat lives in the Carrollwood area with his wife of 18 years, Karla Steward. They have 2 children Liam (13) and London (12).  Mat loves to be with friends and family, as each day is a blessing. He loves everything outdoors, including grilling, golfing, and taking the family to the beach and mountains. Mat is also a member of Grace Family Church in Lutz and is involved with local charities. Mat is a member of the Million Dollar Round Table^ for 2024 and attained Chairman’s Council1 status with New York Life in 2023. He has currently earned his degree in Personal Financial Planning at the USF Muma School of Business, and is currently the President of the Tampa chapter of BNI (Business Networking International).

1 Awarded by New York Life Insurance Company for outstanding sales achievements.

^ MDRT is recognized throughout the industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance.



June Jenneke
Customer Service Manager

June Jenneke has been the Customer Service Manager for Stewardship Financial Group since 2009. June has been in the insurance industry since 1974 and with New York Life since 1986, moving into operational management in 1990.  June is experienced in all your insurance service needs, from ownership and beneficiary changes, to policy loans and billing changes.  June lives in Seminole, Florida, with her husband, Keith, dog, Abby and cat, Scooter.  June has been in the Tampa Bay area since 1974 and is originally from New Hampshire. Give June a call if you have any service requests regarding your existing New York Life policies.


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