Larry Hood is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fort Smith, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Mulberry/Pleasant View Bi-County School District for ten years and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for twenty-one years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its integrated advisory and trust services under a fiduciary standard.

Libby Meyer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Meyer serves on the advisory board for the College of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. 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, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Hugh Hembree IV is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings extensive experience as a business owner, non-profit board member, father, and husband, combined with professional training including an MBA and certifications such as CPWA® and CEPA®. His advisory practice focuses on creating comprehensive wealth plans tailored to clients' personal, financial, and professional goals. Over more than four decades, Hugh has built deep financial knowledge through roles as a corporate executive, banker, business owner, and financial advisor. He specializes in wealth and estate planning as well as investment management for executives, business owners, and retirees. His direct experience as a business owner informs his empathetic approach to advising clients on business and life transitions. Hugh holds a Master's of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. He is involved in professional organizations such as the Family Enterprise Center at UAFS and serves the community through engagement with institutions including the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum and John Brown University. Personal interests include baseball, basketball, fishing, genealogy, hunting, reading, and spending time with his family.

Bradley Lewis is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at OSAIC since 2015 and has prior experience with firms including First Independent Advisory Services and American General Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Lewis serves on the board of directors for River Town Federal Credit Union and coordinates fundraising efforts for Gideons International in Arkansas. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation and risk-management tools to construct diversified portfolios and supports multiple advisory platforms and legacy program transitions.

Sharon Hanna is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Smith, AR, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. She has 17 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Hanna Insurance Agency prior to joining Merrill in 2018. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Robert O'Neal is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in Horizons Wealth Partners LLC and Orrizonti Holdings LLC, both investment-related firms. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, and advisors use proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

John Karrant is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Insurance Services, Absolute Asset Management, Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Keegan & Company, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate development and ownership through Karrant Development and the Belle Chasse Subdivision. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of investment strategies and program structures, managing assets across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

John Kesner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is involved in a non-investment business operating a liquor store. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third‑party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Joshua Masters is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services from 2019 to 2025 and has provided public accounting services as a CPA member at Landmark PLC since 2018. Masters is also involved as a minority owner/member in a commercial real estate LLC and oversees operations in that capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies through various program structures and third-party managers.

Allyn Donaubauer is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in personal lending activities, including providing a loan to a family member involved in a practice purchase. Raymond James & Associates 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 clients, and public entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Robert Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fort Smith, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Brown serves on the board of directors for AACLive. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory resources to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted retirement income plans primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Nancy McMillan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 43 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, VOYA Financial Advisors, and she has been president of McMillan Financial Services, Inc., her private financial advisory and insurance business, since 1983. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct diversified portfolios that may include various asset classes, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Rocky Goodman is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cetera, based in Fort Smith, AR, with four years of industry experience. He has extensive professional involvement in public accounting, serving as a partner and leader in multiple CPA firms over the past 15 years. Goodman also holds a board position as secretary of the Heights Neighborhood Association and has served in leadership roles within state CPA organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser supporting individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering model portfolios, third-party manager selection, and customized investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Katherine Myers is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 credential. She has 10 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors. She is also president of the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants Student Education Fund, which allocates scholarships to accounting students pursuing CPA licenses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, operating a multi-manager platform with a range of program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Letitia Talkington is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1ST Global Advisors, among other firms, and is also a member of Landmark PLC, a certified public accounting firm. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a dog grooming and boarding business specializing in show poodles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Brandon Oneal is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at Wells Fargo Clearing and Goosehead Insurance. He is a principal owner of multiple investment-related entities in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with other financial products and referral channels.

Kenneth Siebenmorgen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Siebenmorgen Farms LLC, which involves farming, cattle, and shale/top soil sales, and serves on the board of directors for Methodist Village Senior Living. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering tailored written Recommendation Reports that incorporate tax-smart strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines research-driven modeling and algorithmic automation to support its advisory process.

Christopher Hedrick is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Fort Smith, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Hedrick serves as Vice President and board member of the Bost Foundation, where he assists with fundraising and foundation promotion. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Dennis Wood is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in 1994, Dennis has focused on developing comprehensive financial strategies that address the specific needs of his clients. His approach emphasizes multi-generational asset management, trust and estate planning services, and customized advice to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Dennis’s expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, portfolio management, and small business strategies. He works primarily with wealthy families, corporate executives, and independent women. Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Dennis serves as a Deacon at East Side Baptist Church and is involved in serving the community both locally and nationally through the church. He resides in Fort Smith, Arkansas with his wife and two children. Dennis’s personal interests include traveling with his family, backpacking, camping, biking, and hunting.

Sherry Chesser is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, she worked at Avantax Advisory Services from 2022 to 2025 and has served as a partner at Landmark PLC, Certified Public Accountants since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Acansa Arts Festival and acts as treasurer for Helping Hurting Hearts, Inc., both nonprofit organizations, and participates in the Alabama Society of CPAs Partners In Peer Review Committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisor serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services delivered through a large network of over 10,000 advisors.