Eddie Keith Carlton Jr.

Ellis Sloan is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at APEX Wealth Management. His career includes roles at Kernodle & Katon Tax and Asset Management Group and a long tenure as an assistant professor at Harding University. Sloan holds ownership interests in several non-investment related businesses, including land development and commercial property management. APEX Wealth Management provides tailored wealth management, financial consulting, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, managing approximately $52 million across diverse client relationships with both discretionary and non-discretionary service models.

Marshall Butler is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Veritas Independent Partners, Pinnacle Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. Butler is a part owner of Pinnacle Consultants, where he is involved in the sale of insurance products. Paladin Investment Advisors provides customized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, nonprofit charities, foundations, and sponsors of ERISA-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $49.5 million in discretionary assets and employs a holistic wealth management approach using active, passive, or blended strategies.

Justin Kaminski is a financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Pinnacle Advisors, LPL Enterprise LLC, Walton Enterprises Inc., and Walmart Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Kaminski is a business owner of a tanning salon and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization. Paladin Investment Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, business owners, charities, and foundations while supporting sponsors of ERISA-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages discretionary accounts through its Paladin Wrap Fee Program, integrating third-party sub-advisers and employing a customized, holistic wealth management process.

Kenneth Kincade is a financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Veritas Independent Partners and World Trend Financial Planning Services. Outside of his advisory role, Kincade serves as the mayor of Cabot, Arkansas, and is the managing partner of an accounting firm specializing in tax preparation, business consulting, and valuation. Paladin Investment Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, nonprofit organizations, and sponsors of ERISA-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $49.5 million in discretionary assets and offers a customized, holistic wealth management process that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using active, passive, or blended strategies.

Seth Haile is a financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Strategic Financial Partners. Outside of finance, he has been involved with First Baptist Church since 2022. Paladin Investment Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, nonprofit charities, foundations, and ERISA-qualified retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $49.5 million in discretionary assets and offers a customized wealth management process that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using active, passive, or blended strategies.

Dustin Parsons is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Savvy with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kingswood Capital Partners and Arvest Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Blind Tiger Chandlery, LLC, a business that manufactures and sells bespoke home fragrance products. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines index-based cores with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by proprietary technology and third-party platforms.