Madeline Orbin is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Thrivent Financial, Pruco Securities LLC, and other firms. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a centralized service team.

Eric Eiler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2013 and operates Eiler Asset Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools to help clients make informed investment decisions.

Gordon Hartley III is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their unique goals and priorities. His services include retirement planning, college education funding, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Gordon focuses on simplifying the financial planning process and fostering transparent client relationships. Gordon earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, graduating summa cum laude. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) certification, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He began his financial services career at Price Investment Group, where he obtained his Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations as well as an Arkansas insurance license, before joining Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor. In addition to his professional expertise, Gordon speaks English and Russian. Outside of work, he enjoys antiquing, golfing, pickleball, swimming, and traveling.

Melissa Cary is a financial advisor with Cetera in Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at Avantax Advisory Services and has been a member of Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants since 2008, where she reviews tax returns, manages staff, and consults with clients. She also serves on the Federal Tax Institute Committee for the Arkansas Society of CPAs, organizing continuing education events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and provides access to affiliated and third-party money managers across various program structures.

Linda Healy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services through various advisory programs while maintaining primarily non-discretionary relationships.

Jordan Long is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sherwood, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Sowell Management and served five years in the US Army. He is a member of the North Little Rock Rotary Club Board of Directors, serving as Director of Membership and Recruitment. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate tax-efficient strategies and income planning. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver personalized advice through a centralized consulting team.

Claudia Parham is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2017. Prior to joining Merrill, she had brief periods working with US Shipping and Postal LLC and intervals of unemployment. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Christopher Bequette is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a radio color commentator for college football bowl games. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research resources, and technology-driven strategies.

Joel Rice Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and more than 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a real estate development business in Beebe, Arkansas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors nationwide.

Franklin Flemister is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Franklin serves as a resource for a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. He also provides access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. His approach involves collaborating with clients to address their financial goals, concerns, and questions, offering ongoing advice as their needs evolve. Franklin holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arkansas.

Rosemary Ezell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 strategies managed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Dematti is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, with prior roles at Centennial Bank and Investment Professionals Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors for the St. Charles Community Association in Little Rock, AR. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Nelson Govia is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with the Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has previous experience at Telcoe Federal Credit Union and several other roles outside the financial industry. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Lori Roberts is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Raymond James since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

John Lynch is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Tara Cobb is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Little Rock, AR, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specified asset criteria, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendations, offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jennifer Kincannon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Little Rock, AR, holding the Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Edward Jones since 2019 and TTEC from 2018 to 2019, as well as a five-year tenure at Camp Mitchell Camp and Retreat Center. 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Paul Rittelmeyer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Little Rock, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2012 and has been involved with Petal Card and Gilgamesh Fintech Ventures. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the advisory board of the Little Rock Compassion Center, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Michael O'Brien Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he spent six years at Edward Jones. He is also involved with MRO Entertainment LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

William Thornton Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.