Kyle Drake is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Oldcastle Infrastructure from 2016 to 2023. He is the founder and leader of Central Arkansas Leads Group LLC, a networking leads group based in Sherwood, AR. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches, affiliated investment capabilities, and comprehensive fiduciary services.

Mitchell Beggs is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked in used car sales. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, operating through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Douglas Menz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings 37 years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals. Douglas offers clients access to Merrill's investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rhodes College and has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant since February 2003. His professional designations also include Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Douglas follows a personal philosophy of working closely with clients one-on-one to create flexible and effective financial strategies aligned with their long-term objectives. In addition to his professional work, Douglas has a history of community involvement, including volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas from 1986 to 2004.

Chelsya Knoernschild is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2004. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. Their approach includes holistic, goal-based analyses and offers planning alongside managed-account programs without discretionary trading authority for the planning service.

Judith Cecil is a financial advisor with Merrill in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and concurrently affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is an investor and owner of a sole proprietorship in rental property. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeremy Mcdade is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 1997 to 2023. He serves as a board member for the Bauxite School District in Arkansas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Charles Lincoln II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Little Rock, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1994. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Shazaan Virani is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Chase and First Horizon Advisors. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by its financial research and alternative investments due diligence.

Justin Carter is a financial advisor with Merrill in Little Rock, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2016 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Horn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Little Rock, AR. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he worked for Pain Medicine Specialists of Arkansas for three years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Nicholas Threlkeld is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Little Rock, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and also owns Ryan's Electric LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating trade execution to BNY Mellon Advisors.

William Jeter Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding a Series 63 license and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a dog kennel and pursues songwriting as a business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology-driven operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

J Barnett is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Barnett serves on the finance committee of the Williams Junction Volunteer Fire Department and is involved in agricultural and oil/energy ventures through Barnett5 LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and model-based tools, offering a range of investment and financial services supported by its broader institutional resources.

Mark Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Baptist Health and One Life Church. He has also been involved with Clinical Trials Inc. since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients across individual and institutional segments. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Billie Ann Bruce is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Merrill, based in Little Rock, AR, and has five years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cody Dertow is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in North Little Rock, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and was previously with Transamerica Life Insurance Company from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Justin Mitchell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 1999, bringing experience from his earlier work in engineering and graduate studies. Justin’s expertise includes family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois. Additionally, Justin completed a Master of Theology degree with honors at Dallas Theological Seminary and pursued postgraduate studies at Southern Methodist University. Justin and his wife, Kate, live in Roland with their four children.

Donald Knoernschild is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Knoernschild serves as a board member for the Augsburg Food Pantry, a volunteer organization providing food assistance to about 600 families monthly. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various planning areas. The firm separates planning from managed-account services and does not provide portfolio management or institutional advisory services.

Christopher Vanlandingham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Prudential Equity Group. Vanlandingham serves as a board member of the Arkansas State University System Foundation and is a trustee at BVJ Wealth Management 401K. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies through a large network of advisors and utilizes technology tools for operational and research support.

Thomas Martin is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Martin is a member of the White River Health Foundation Board of Trustees in Batesville, AR. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.