Angela Crowe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at New York Life, Eagle Strategies, Patterson Financial Group, GenWealth Financial Advisors, and Stephens Inc. She also worked at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and emphasizes client responsibility for plan implementation and updates.

Mark Scott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera, Regions Bank, and BB&T Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, Scott is involved in a local hockey organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services supported by research and model portfolios.

Dennis Curtis Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2011. Outside of his financial advisory role, he manages a family farm through Curtis Family Harvest LLC. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Jenine Stafford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc for 16 years. Stafford is a secretary and managing board member of Gigi’s Playhouse, a nonprofit achievement center for people with Down Syndrome. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu including retirement, education, special-needs, and business-owner transition planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jason Chacko is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Foresee Management Group, a wholesale/distribution business, and serves on the board of Economics Arkansas, a nonprofit focused on children and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Andrew Norris is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., as well as prior employment at Home Depot and the University of Central Arkansas. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business buying and selling vintage clothes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as deterministic and probability modeling to support client goals, with additional capabilities in municipal and public finance.

Danielle Albright is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in real estate with Keller Williams Realty. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Mitchell Lowe is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who focuses on building client relationships through strategic financial planning and personalized service. He specializes in connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help them prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Mitchell works closely with clients to define their goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to reach those objectives, providing ongoing advice and portfolio adjustments as circumstances evolve. Mitchell holds a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Arkansas University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

John Ostner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Little Rock, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 58 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001. Ostner serves as treasurer of the PIE Study Group and is involved with Retirement Advisors of Arkansas, a related insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions.

Guillermo Garcia Vasquez is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Little Rock, AR. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Amanda Leija is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of advising, she is co-owner of J&A Creations, a laser engraving business based in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party programs. The firm offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments, with a focus on matching clients to suitable advisory models and discretionary managers.

Jonathan Hurd is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Little Rock, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at infinex Investments, Inc. from 2016 to 2018 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns an online sports trading card business and serves as secretary/treasurer of a local sports foundation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Gerald Schaefer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arvest Wealth Management, the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, and various state and private sector organizations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to provide tailored advice, primarily for clients maintaining assets within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

John Arthur is a financial advisor at Stifel in Little Rock, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Melissa Bradley is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. She began her career at Morgan Stanley, where she worked for 10 years before joining Merrill Lynch in 2010. Melissa specializes in retirement planning for individuals and small businesses, focusing on developing comprehensive financial strategies tailored to her clients' needs. She works with medical professionals, retirees, and women, emphasizing education to help women achieve financial confidence and independence. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is also a registered representative with the NYSE and FINRA. Beyond her professional work, Melissa serves on the Board of Directors of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and is involved with Goodness Village, Pulaski Heights Middle School, and the Young Mens Service League. She resides in Little Rock with her husband and two children.

Cynthia Lemons is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 1986. Her tenure at Merrill began in 2009. 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, and institutional investors.

Emily Bemberg is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2009 and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Emily earned her bachelor's degree in Business from Loyola University New Orleans. With a focus on guiding clients through the wealth management process, Emily assists clients in defining and prioritizing financial goals, determining asset allocations, and implementing strategies to help achieve those goals. Her areas of expertise include equity investment recommendations, fixed income portfolio management, retirement saving and income strategies, options strategies, and financial analysis. She works with clients of all ages and generations, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Emily has been recognized on multiple Forbes and Working Mother/SHOOK Research lists, including the 2019 "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" and the 2018 "Top Wealth Advisor Moms". She resides in Little Rock with her husband Robert and their two children, Emmett and Evan. Outside of her professional work, Emily enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

John Brownd is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley in Little Rock, AR. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and First Trust Advisors L.P. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and resources.

Terry Stanton is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2011. He has extensive experience in financial services, previously serving as a Branch Manager at UVEST Financial Services Group Inc, IFMG Securities, and TCF Investments from 2005 to 2008. Terry's approach focuses on building relationships with clients to understand their financial situations and collaborate on tailored roadmaps. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, which supports his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice. Outside of his professional role, Terry enjoys a variety of personal interests including social events with friends, golf, outdoor adventures, caring for pets, soccer, and traveling.

Kevin Kordsmeier is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Little Rock, AR, with over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in several businesses, including a restaurant, banking, fintech ventures, medical marijuana processing, online payment providers, and hotel operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.