Richard Leeper is a CFP® professional affiliated with Stephens, with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked exclusively at Stephens since 2015. 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 custody services supported by extensive equity research and committee-driven investment management.

Julie Sanders is a financial advisor at Stephens with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stephens since 2013, following five years at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 and brokerage services alongside investment banking and research capabilities.

Leroy Twisdale V is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Hot Springs, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and has worked with New York Life Insurance Co. and Nylife Securities Inc. since the early 2000s. Outside of his advisory role, Twisdale is involved in community and nonprofit activities, including serving on the board of Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, a nonprofit supporting families with newborns requiring NICU care, and participating in a car club focused on restoring and auctioning antique vehicles. He also assists with a tool sales business alongside his family. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Blake Buttrum is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Foresight Investment Advisors, LLC and The Irwin Agency. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner involved in insurance sales and services with Arkansas Retirement & Wealth and facilitates access to estate planning document services. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, utilizing discretionary model portfolios with varied analytical approaches and strategic overlays.

Mary Newburn is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 13 years of industry experience, including 10 years with LPL Financial LLC and four years with Independent Advisor Alliance. Newburn also provides administrative support for Independent Advisor Alliance. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and leveraging technology platforms to deliver integrated financial services.

Matthew Minton is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including Allset, LLC, and The Irwin Agency, Inc. Additionally, he manages Minton Money, LLC, a holding company. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment strategies to manage approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients through a platform-focused approach.

John Hudgens is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Full Frame Growth Partners, and Kainos Capital. Concurrent Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.

Robert Davis is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, among other firms. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management consulting, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across equity and fixed income portfolios.

Joel Newburn is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at GenWealth Financial Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a network model with independent advisory representatives and integrates technology platforms to support portfolio management and estate planning.

Janiece Saunders is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial services, combining proprietary and third-party investment strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions.

Earl Hudgens is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates before joining Concurrent in 2026. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns an investment-related LLC focused on land real estate and is involved in estate administration. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, primarily long-term investment portfolios and comprehensive wealth management supported by a large network of advisors.

Diane Dodd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2000, including prior experience at the firm before a break. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gerald Black is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Malvern, AR, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a minority owner of Bowery Ln Holding Co., a real estate business in Malvern. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Deborah Butler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning. Advisors use Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients deciding how to implement these through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.

Kevin Franklin is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has served in the Army Reserves for over 30 years. Outside of his advisory role, Franklin owns Franklin Artworks, where he engages in amateur wildlife photography and sculpting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Mark Seitzer serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 21 years of experience at Merrill, including 12 years in his current role, he specializes in legacy planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Mark holds an Associate's Degree from Northcentral Personal College and a Bachelor's Degree from Henderson State University. He maintains professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Residing in Glenwood, Arkansas, Mark lives with his wife, Christy. They have three daughters and four grandchildren. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Clifton Geisleman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 1999 and also leads The Geisleman Group, Inc. In addition to his advisory roles, he and his wife manage the commercial property where his office is located. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Reece Turner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Malvern, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at SeniorcareUSA and operating Kahuna Bay Boat & Jet Ski Rental. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Adamkiewicz is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Stifel with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2021 and previously spent six years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kevin Meacham is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hot Springs Village, AR. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined Edward Jones in 2026. Prior to this role, he was involved in various positions including work with Farmers Insurance and the Hot Springs Village Townhouse Association. Outside of his advisory work, he was active with the Hot Springs Village Townhouse Association for five years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.