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.

Jason Fakouri is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Jacksonville, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation. He has over 12 years of industry experience, including 11 years at Golden Eagle of Arkansas prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Karen Dennis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytical models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through various planning and investment strategies.

Anthony Drake is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Honda World of Conway and Dick's Sporting Goods. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Dylan Mcdearmon is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Little Rock, Arkansas. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Arkansas Tech University. In addition to his advisory work, he is an agent with Encompass Financial Partners focusing on individual life and health. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by advanced analytical tools and various event-driven planning programs.

David Barnett is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments in Central Arkansas. He has been with Fidelity since 2019, providing financial consulting services to clients. Prior to joining Fidelity, David worked as a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co. Inc from 1997 to 2019. David holds an Arkansas Insurance License which supports his professional role. He emphasizes the importance of communication and ongoing connection with clients to develop and maintain effective financial plans that adapt to life's changes. He facilitates access to Fidelity's resources to address clients' financial needs. Outside of his professional work, David engages in family activities, fitness, and enjoys hobbies such as table tennis and tennis. He is also involved in volunteering and has an interest in pets.

Elizabeth Hathaway is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ long-term goals and values. She provides guidance across a range of client needs including education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, philanthropy, socially responsible investing, special needs planning, retirement income, and financial strategies for women. With extensive experience as a Wealth Management Advisor, Elizabeth has worked closely with families to develop financial plans tailored to their aspirations, emphasizing client education on the important financial decisions throughout their life stages. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi. Outside of her professional work, Elizabeth is actively involved in her community and church, serving in leadership roles such as Flower Guild chairman and participating on the Finance and Legacy committees. She is also engaged in Rotary and other local organizations. Elizabeth enjoys horseback riding, gardening, traveling, entertaining, and spending time with her family, which includes three daughters and two grandsons.

Matthew Coffield is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in life insurance sales through Coffield Capital Management. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports a variety of investment options and account management styles.

James Norman Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ragan & Associates and Bruce Oakley, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Finance Chair for a nonprofit organization, Life Plan, where he updates financial reports and reviews banking information. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Stanley is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who focuses on delivering a comprehensive approach to wealth management tailored to clients’ individual financial situations and goals. He works closely with clients and their families to develop customized strategies that adapt to changing needs and market conditions. Stephen provides access to Merrill’s investment insights as well as the banking services of Bank of America to support various aspects of clients' financial lives. With over 13 years of experience in the industry, Stephen specializes in areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. He collaborates with clients’ external attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to coordinate financial and legacy plans. Stephen holds the professional designations CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Stephen earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arkansas System. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests in football, golfing, and music. His philosophy centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them.

Tanner Mann is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Big Air Digital, West Monroe Partners, and DENSO Products and Services Americas Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

William Mccoy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Little Rock, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 33 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that employs structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

John Ekeanyanwu is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Little Rock, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, participates as a Finance Counsel member, and holds leadership positions with the IMO Union USA and the Oscar Washington, Jr. Educational Fund. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm delivers these services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional firm.

Charles Thomas is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in breeding and selling Golden Doodles and English Cream Golden Retrievers and is a partial owner of a live music business called The Dadbodz. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a broad network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing for a variety of investment strategies and program options.

Matthew Black is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals, families, business owners, and executives to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them navigate important financial decisions and gain confidence in their financial futures. His areas of expertise include retirement planning, wealth management strategies, estate planning strategies, concentrated stock and equity compensation planning, tax-efficient investment strategies, banking and lending solutions, and business and corporate retirement plans. Matthew serves clients across a wide range of financial situations, from those beginning to build wealth to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arkansas System and has earned several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, he is involved with the First Tee of Arkansas organization and enjoys activities such as golfing, hiking, visiting national parks, and spending time with his family.

Alexander Varela is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for one year before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from various sources.