People
Camarda Financial's Principals
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Jeffrey Camarda , CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CFA®, CFS®, BCM, EA
Founder; Chairman and CEOJeffrey Camarda is the founder and Chairman of Camarda Financial Advisors, and CEO of Camarda Consultants. A graduate of the State University of NY (BS), he has nearly 30 years experience as a stockbroker, financial planner, and portfolio manager. He is a well-known financial author, national media source, and radio and television financial expert. Jeff Camarda is the inventor of the ISIS® process. He has been named by WORTH Magazine as one of the Top 250 Wealth Managers in America.
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Kim Camarda , CFP®, CFS®, BCM, ChFC®
PresidentKimberly Camarda is the President for Camarda Financial. Kim was educated in the Northeast, receiving a BS in Business Administration from Centenary College in 1991 and thereafter completing a year of graduate studies in Finance and Investing at Fairleigh Dickenson University. In 1999 after rigorous study and a national examination, she obtained the CFP® certification. She also holds the Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) designation, is Board Certified in Mutual Funds (BCM), as well as the Chartered Financial Consultant's (ChFC) designation. Kim sits on Camarda’s Portfolio Management board and has primary responsibility for several of the firm’s technically-driven portfolios.
Before associating with Camarda Financial, Kim was involved in personal financial planning for clients as a Preferred Advisor for Prudential Preferred Financial Services. Prior to that, she was a Vice President and Branch Manager for TD Waterhouse, where she was responsible for all branch operations.
Camarda Financial's Partners
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Jonathan Camarda , CFP®, CFS, BCM, ChFC®
Wealth ManagerJonathan Camarda is Senior Vice President of Investments with Camarda Financial. Jonathan was educated in Florida, receiving a BS in Risk Management in 1993 from Florida State University. Jonathan is a Certified Fund Specialist, is Board Certified in Mutual Funds, and holds the Chartered Financial Consultant and has passed the Certified Financial Planner® board examination. In addition, he sits on Camarda’s Portfolio Management board
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Matthew Zaifert
Portfolio Board Member and Director of Technical TradingMatthew Zaifert sits on Camarda Financial Advisors, LLC as Portfolio Management Board, and serves as Director of Technical Trading. Matthew holds a BBA in Finance from Emory University, and brings over 14 years of trading experience to Camarda, including 11 years at Goldman, Sachs, where he was responsible for managing large sums of firm capital as well as making markets and acting as Lead Specialist for over 15 NYSE stocks. Matthew has developed several electronic "program trading" systems over his career, and has extensive experience with hedge fund-style long/short pairs trading. Matt's primary responsibilities include direct PM duties for Camarda's technically-driven portfolios, including oversight of technical aspects of styles using blended analysis, as well as executive responsibility for technically-driven long/short pairs trading. -
Dr. Thanh Bui
Director Portfolios ManagementDr. Bui is a member of Camarda’s Portfolio Management Board. He is a CFA Level III candidate, holds a doctorate from Argosy University with a concentration in Accounting and has over 13+ years of experience in analytics and auditing. Dr. Bui has also met the CPA educational requirements and is awaiting certification.
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Chris Rea , CFA®
Portfolio Board MemberChris Rea serves as a member of Camarda’s Portfolio Management Board. Chris received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of North London and his Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Warwick, both in the UK. Chris obtained his CFA designation in 1999 and is currently enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Phoenix. Chris has worked for Deloitte and Touche and two regional investment banking firms as a consultant and analyst for M&A, private placement, and VC advisory services. He has acted as agent and principal raising capital for two entities, and has worked as Senior Vice President for a regional money management firm. In addition to Camarda, he sits on the Board of HFA Partners, LLC, Decision Tree Systems, LLC, and the Jacksonville CFA Society.
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Robert Shevlin
Wealth ManagerRob holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Texas and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business. Robert’s brings 24+ years of financial industry experience. -
Deborah Mask
Director of Client Services & AdministrationDeborah Mask is Director of Client Services and Administration for Camarda Financial. Deborah, who studied Business Management at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, has several years experience as an executive assistant/office manager with leading Florida corporations. Her far-ranging responsibilities included liaison with managers, sales people and clients, as well as event planning. Her primary responsibility is to ensure that clients & visitors to the office receive the first-rate service people have come to expect from Camarda Financial. Deborah is responsible for planning & coordinating various corporate and client events, as well as the day-to-day administration of the office and support staff, and serves as the firm’s Staff Compliance Officer.
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Joyce Eason
Portfolio Accounting and Trading SpecialistJoyce Eason is the Portfolio Accounting and Trading Specialist for Camarda Financial. Joyce has been with Camarda since the 1999, and has 30+ years in the financial industry. In her position she serves as liaison with our investment custodian(s) for clients' and financial advisors. She is an integral part of the Client Service Team, maintaining client relationships and portfolios.
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Sonja Elia
Personal Portfolio AdvisorSonja comes to Camarda Financial with a diverse employment and educational background. She started in finance as a trader and College Planning Specialist with Fidelity Investments. After obtaining her Masters of Instructional Leadership she served in operations management and training development with AT&T. In addition to holding Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses, she holds a Real Estate License from the State of Florida. In her role as a Personal Portfolio Advisor, her focus is on building and enhancing customer experience with Camarda Financial. -
Jason Middle
Personal Portfolio AdvisorJason comes to Camarda Financial with years of experience in the financial industry. Jason managed a business development and client service unit for Aetna before serving as a trader and College Planning Specialist for Fidelity Investments. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in business from Southern Illinois University; and holds the series 65 Investment Advisor's license. -
Melissa Hamilton
Marketing & Business Development SpecialistMelissa Hamilton boasts 15+ years of business development experience. In addition to developing, implementing, and analyzing marketing strategy, Melissa’s primary role is leading the team which first introduces most new clients to the firm. -
Michelle Lalumiere
Business Development SpecialistMichelle Lalumiere also boasts 15+ years of business development experience. With Melissa, Michelle’s primary role is leading the team which first introduces most new clients to the firm.
