Brian Sledz is a financial advisor at QVG, LLC in Alma, Arkansas, holding a Series 65 credential with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with QVG, LLC since 2010. QVG, LLC provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts, utilizing a quantitative and rule-based investment process. The firm offers a range of portfolio management strategies, including equity dividend, income, REIT, multi-asset, and special situations approaches.

David Craig is a financial advisor at October Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with October Wealth Advisors since 2010. October Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses, emphasizing diversification and disciplined portfolio management, particularly in fixed-income investments.

Bernie Manard is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently a principal at QVG, LLC, where he has worked since 2014, and previously held positions at Longboat Key Distributors, Inc. and Achieve Financial Independence. Outside of his advisory role, Manard is a licensed insurance agent and provides group health insurance to small companies through Achieve Financial Independence. QVG, LLC offers discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm uses a quantitative, model-driven investment approach focused primarily on securities from the Russell 3000 and employs derivatives and specialized fixed-income strategies to tailor portfolios for its clients.

Jon Erik Garrido is a financial advisor at October Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Fort Smith, Arkansas, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with October Wealth Advisors since 2013 and also operates a lawn and landscaping business. October Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on client-specific financial planning and employs a strategic asset allocation approach with an emphasis on diversification, fixed-income management, and disciplined security selection.

William Eden is a financial advisor with Vertis Wealth, LLC in Fort Smith, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including TriFound Advisory LLC and Ae Wealth Management LLC, and has operated Eden Financial Group, Inc. since 1983, where he also serves as president and is involved in insurance sales. Vertis Wealth, LLC provides asset management and financial consulting to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations, emphasizing fundamental analysis and a long-term, value-oriented investment approach combined with strategic asset allocation and regular portfolio reviews.

Eric Eidson is a financial advisor at Arvest Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Arvest Wealth Management and its related entities since 2015. Outside of advising, he serves as vice president of a private behavioral health practice operated by his wife, contributing limited time to the business. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management through wrap programs and retirement plan consulting, tailoring solutions based on Investment Policy Statements and managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Edgar Pacheco is a financial advisor at Arvest Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Arvest Bank and Arvest Wealth Management since 2022. In addition to his financial services career, he has served in the Arkansas National Guard since 2018. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach focused on asset allocation and tailored strategies to meet clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Joshua Neal is a financial advisor at Arvest Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Arvest Bank before joining Arvest Wealth Management, where he has been since 2019. Neal is dually employed by Arvest Bank, splitting his time primarily between the bank and the wealth management division. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

James Southerland is a financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management in North Little Rock, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Arvest Wealth Management since 2016 and has worked at Arvest Bank since 2010. Southerland serves as a board member for the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas Aerospace & Defense Alliance. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, serving clients through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Donny Rogers Jr. is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Arvest Wealth Management in Fort Smith, AR. He has worked at Arvest Wealth Management and Arvest Bank since 2015, splitting his time between the firm’s wealth management services and the bank’s Trust Department. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, emphasizing tailored strategies to meet clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Carol Ransom Sutterfield is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Gradient Advisors since 2017 and concurrently maintains roles with Northern Star Financial Group, LLC, Northern Star Advisory Group, Inc., and Carol Y. Ransom, Inc. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities. The firm supports a network of 169 advisors across 154 offices and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside client profile tools to tailor strategies, typically delivering ongoing portfolio services on a non-discretionary basis.

Ronnie Backus is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked primarily at Arvest Wealth Management since 2018, with prior experience at First Command Advisory Services and as a self-employed advisor. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, managing a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Leslie Hale is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Fort Smith, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 31 years of industry experience. Hale has been with Calton & Associates since 2014. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers a range of investment programs and analytic approaches tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs.

William Gossett is a financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management in Clarksville, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Arvest Wealth Management and Arvest Bank, as well as prior experience at Regions and the James Mallory Law Office. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, serving a diverse client base with both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Travis Beckerdite is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with over six years of industry experience, currently serving at Arvest Wealth Management in Lowell, Arkansas. He has been with Arvest Wealth Management since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Southwind Investments LLC, a short-term vacation rental business, though he does not actively participate in its operations. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans. The firm’s client teams tailor recommendations based on Investment Policy Statements, managing a substantial asset base through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Kelley Hunt is a financial advisor at Arvest Wealth Management in Hot Springs, AR, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Arvest Wealth Management since 2017 and previously at Edward Jones from 2012 to 2017. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

William Hines is a financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management in Fort Smith, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Arvest Wealth Management since 2006. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management through wrap programs, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Matthew Barson is a financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management in Ft Smith, AR, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He has worked primarily within the Arvest organization since 2019, splitting his time between Arvest Wealth Management and Arvest Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property that he leases to a family member. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Kristen Carroll is a financial advisor at Arvest Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Arvest Wealth Management since 2015 and has worked at Arvest Bank in Fort Smith, Arkansas since 2001, splitting her time between the two entities. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, serving clients through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Chera Moore is a financial advisor at Arvest Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held previous roles in local school districts before joining Arvest. Outside of her financial advisory work, she owns and operates a commercial cleaning and consulting business serving local businesses and real estate agents. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to develop tailored investment strategies aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.