Bart Allard is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors, and he is also the owner of Allard Financial Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer for a small retail support business started by his son. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees with services including investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm is notable for offering additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider.

Robert Spears II is a financial advisor at Mariner with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Arvest Wealth Management, TIAA, and Cetera. Mariner serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and it provides integrated tax and accounting services along with financial wellness tools for employer clients.

Holden Hall is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, based in Bentonville, Arkansas. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Natural State Wealth Advisors. Before entering the financial industry, Hall spent several years in education at the University of Arkansas and local schools. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, using technology platforms and various investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and tailored advisory programs.

Daniel Wright is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, and Sphere Wealth. Outside of investment advisory, Mr. Wright is part owner of an accounting firm, Natural State Tax Advisors, which provides tax advice and preparation services separate from his advisory work. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with a fiduciary-based approach to portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes technology platforms and collaborates with third-party managers and strategists to implement a range of investment strategies.

Lloyd Du Preez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and also provides investment advisory services through Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a board member for the Crystal Cove Subdivision Property Owners' Association in Fayetteville, AR. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model utilizing technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Elizabeth Evans is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Integrity Alliance, LLC since 2016 and also works with Ozark Tax & Advisory Group. Integrity Alliance, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm provides continuous asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios across multiple platforms.

David Dalton is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Bentonville, Arkansas, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones for 12 years before joining J.W. Cole Advisors in 2017. His other business activities include involvement with fixed insurance. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Peyton Reddick is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and operates under the business name Natural State Wealth Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, Ms. Reddick owns and operates a farm through PHB LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates technology platforms and offers access to various managed account solutions, including proprietary and third-party programs.

Davis Green is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Kestra Advisory and affiliated firms since 2012, with prior experience at Dimensional Fund Advisors. He is also the Director of Strategy and a financial advisor at Partners Wealth Management, Inc., where he manages firm initiatives including technology and marketing. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts, and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Andrew Scott is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Principal Securities Inc. Scott is also involved with Revolutionary Wealth, a wealth management and insurance sales business. Integrity Alliance serves a broad client base including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets through a network of over 300 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of advisory programs utilizing discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Tonya Fulcher is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Rogers, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her career includes long-term tenures at Allard Financial Advisors, LLC and 1st Global Advisors, Inc., as well as recent roles within the Cetera and Avantax organizations. She remains active with Allard Financial Advisors, LLC alongside her current position. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm also offers specialized services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning through a third-party provider, integrating a formal planning process with diversified investment allocations matched to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Brett Longfield is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup and J.P. Morgan Securities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders, using an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Josiah Fricke is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Foundations Investment Advisors since 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Compass Financial, where he provides insurance and annuity solutions and assists clients with tax preparation. Foundations Investment Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and tax coordination through a large network of affiliated offices, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Timothy Ewing is a financial advisor with Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience, including 23 years with Mesirow Financial. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, government entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence in portfolio construction and offers access to both third-party managers and proprietary private investment products.

Garret Benson is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Bentonville, AR, holding a Series 66 credential and having eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at several firms including Edward Jones, Pinnacle Consultants, and Capital Analysts. Benson is also appointed as an insurance agent with Bankers Life and Casualty Company, writing Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored investment strategies and offers both wrap and non-wrap programs.

Lloyd Childress Jr. is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Brookstone Capital Management since 2018, a brief tenure at Regal Investment Advisors, and over 20 years running Childress Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he conducts free Social Security workshops for baby boomers and operates Legacy Lock, LLC, which provides trust information and document assistance. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser offering fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee programs. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and banking institutions.

Matthew Bessette is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Bentonville, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Bank of America, and Merrill. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Raymond Evans III is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC in Rogers, AR. He has worked with Brokers International Financial Services, LLC for 20 years and has been self-employed since 1992. Outside of advisory work, he operates independent insurance and tax advisory businesses. Integrity Alliance is an enterprise firm serving a broad client base, including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a network of over 300 advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets, utilizing diverse investment approaches and operational features such as dual SEC and broker-dealer registration.

Leo Harrison is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several major firms, including Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Harrison is based in Rogers, Arkansas. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Grant Allen is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC. He has been in the financial services industry since 2025, including roles at LPL Financial LLC and Integrity Capital Wealth Management. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions at HoganTaylor LLP and Ouachita Baptist University. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model that incorporates a variety of investment strategies and utilizes both proprietary and third-party technology platforms.