Laura Meek is a financial advisor at Stephens with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Stephens Inc. and self-employment as a compliance consultant. She is also the managing member of a family farming LLC. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management across various advisory programs, combining bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and advising on private equity and alternative investments.

John Grobmyer is a financial advisor at Stephens with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stephens in various roles since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member and partial owner of Rockbridge Partners, LLC, a real estate investment entity. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and offers a range of advisory, brokerage, investment banking, and custodial services.

Timothy Poole is a financial advisor with Sowell Management in North Little Rock, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, and currently serves as President and Investment Advisor at Apex Asset Advisors. Outside of his advisory roles, Poole is an advisory board member of Oaklawn Baptist Church and serves on the board of directors for the Hot Spring Family YMCA. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs various management styles, including strategic and tactical allocation and customized portfolio design, and supports over 100 independent contractor advisors with trading, compliance, technology, and back-office services.

David Sims is a financial advisor with Eversource Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eversource in 2024, he worked at BRS Financial LLC and BRS Consulting, Inc., where he held multiple roles since 2008. Aside from his advisory work, Sims has been a licensed attorney since 1986 and serves as General Counsel, Director, and President of Church Mortgage and Loan Corporation, a nonprofit engaged in Chapter 11 mortgage liquidation. Eversource Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, estates, charitable foundations, and other RIAs. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services through various investment programs and a national network of advisors, managing both external RIA relationships and private pooled investments.

William Woodyard is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Inspire Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at Sowell Management Services and Lifesmart Financial Advisors, among others. Woodyard also works as an independent contractor through Woodyard & Associates, Inc. Inspire Advisors, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.03 billion for about 3,800 clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing using proprietary tools and employs a variety of investment strategies, including index-based and tactical allocations.

Andrew Miller is a financial advisor at Stephens in Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stephens, he worked at Morgan Stanley and has multiple years associated with the University of the South in various roles. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services and combines bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and fixed-income management.

Leigh Biernat is a financial advisor at Stephens in Little Rock, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 11 years of industry experience. Biernat has been with Stephens since 2015. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management across a range of advisory programs and combines bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and fixed-income management.

William Pollock is a financial advisor with Stephens in Little Rock, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Stephens Inc. and JPMS, as well as five years at the University of Arkansas. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management programs, combining bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation, and provides brokerage, investment banking, municipal advisory, and other financial services.

Kelle Parton is a financial advisor at Stephens in Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Stephens since 2011, working continuously across multiple roles within the firm. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through a variety of advisory programs and combines bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and fixed-income management.

Charles Huitt is a financial advisor at Stephens with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Stephens since 2011, having previously worked there from 2000 to 2006. The firm is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and other institutional clients. Stephens offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and investment banking services, combining equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and also provides municipal advisory and pension trust programs.

Lisa Bamburg is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been co-owner and independent insurance agent at Insurance Advantage LLC since 2011. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning to individuals, retirement accounts, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm follows a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon and utilizes mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and third-party asset managers.

William Prause is a financial advisor at Stephens with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He joined Stephens in 2021 and previously worked at National Securities Corp and WFG Advisors. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, investment banking, and custody services, combining bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and fixed-income management.

Michael Cronkhite is a financial advisor at Stephens with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Stephens since 2002 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Senior Vice President, CFO, Treasurer, and Board Member of Stephens Wealth Planning and Strategy Group Inc., an insurance agency. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, investment banking, and research services.

Joseph Simpson is a financial advisor with Stephens in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stephens Inc. since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of TUF NUT LOFTS LLC, which manages loft apartments, and a limited partner in the Arkansas Times, a weekly alternative newspaper. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with roughly 243 advisors and approximately $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and fixed-income management.

Catherine Hopper is a financial advisor at Stephens with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stephens since 2021. Prior to her advisory career, she was employed at the University of Arkansas and operated a boutique retail business. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, combining bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and fixed-income management.

Terrance Masching is a financial advisor with First Heartland Consultants, Inc. in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with First Heartland Capital, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Masching Financial Group, LLC, which focuses on the sales and distribution of insurance products. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, model-based management for 401(k) accounts, asset management, and third-party asset management solutions through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Robert Raney Jr. is a financial advisor with Stephens in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Stephens since 1989. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, investment banking, and research services, combining bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

David Newsom is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed to sell life, accident, and health insurance policies. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs diverse management styles and offers model portfolios, third-party manager selection, and unified managed account solutions.

Matthew Haas is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at BRS Financial LLC and operated Haas Financial Solutions, LLC prior to joining Sowell Management. He is also a licensed insurance producer and provides merchant services consulting and insurance through WisdomWealth Financial, LLC. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs multiple management styles and offers model portfolios and sub-advisory relationships, supporting over 100 investment adviser representatives through an independent-contractor model.

Sasha Oquin is a financial advisor at Stephens with 11 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Stephens, Sasha worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Merrill. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, investment banking, and research services.