Charles Gaba is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, where he participates in regional economic and community development initiatives. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ashley Moore serves as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she joined the BWA Wealth Management Group in 2022. She supports a comprehensive wealth planning approach, leveraging the global investing resources of Merrill along with the credit, lending, and banking services of Bank of America. Ashley focuses on developing strategies tailored to help clients realize their personal financial goals. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French Studies from Wake Forest University. She has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Her experience is rooted in listening carefully to clients to understand their values and aspirations. A native of Minnesota and a graduate of Hopkins High School, Ashley resides in the Twin Cities area. She volunteers teaching ski lessons to children through Tonkawood Ski School, Inc. and is an avid equestrian who spends time at horse barns and competitions during the summer months.

Anna Jeter is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns two small businesses, Shady Grove Pecans and Georgetown Antiques. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Judy Busbey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors and three years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she holds ownership interests in several wealth management entities and is vice president of a homeowners association in Little Rock, AR. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Hector Felix is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Little Rock, AR. He has 10 years of industry experience, all with Thrivent since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the City Church Network of Arkansas, a relational network of churches. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes holistic analyses and offers an integrated option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system.

Derek Shelton is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2014 and with THRIVENT Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Shelton serves as a Beautification Committee Member for Keep Little Rock Beautiful, engaging in community cleanups and local beautification efforts. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on goal-based planning across a broad range of financial topics while keeping planning services separate from managed-account programs.

Mark Floyd is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2017 and previously was employed at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2017. 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 client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes a multi-asset investment approach supported by extensive due diligence and centralized operational capabilities.

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 at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Home Depot and attended the University of Central Arkansas. Outside of his advisory work, he is the CEO of a business specializing in buying and selling vintage clothes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and public entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by risk-based reviews and serves a notable role in municipal and public finance through affiliated networks.

Danielle Bratton is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation. She has recently transitioned from a real estate career, having worked at Keller Williams Realty in various roles from 2016 to 2024. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm provides tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

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 at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of financial advising, she is co-owner of J&A Creations, LLC, a laser engraving business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm utilizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs, focusing on both advisory and brokerage solutions with a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

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.