Ellis Sloan is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at APEX Wealth Management. His career includes roles at Kernodle & Katon Tax and Asset Management Group and a long tenure as an assistant professor at Harding University. Sloan holds ownership interests in several non-investment related businesses, including land development and commercial property management. APEX Wealth Management provides tailored wealth management, financial consulting, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, managing approximately $52 million across diverse client relationships with both discretionary and non-discretionary service models.

Marshall Butler is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Veritas Independent Partners, Pinnacle Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. Butler is a part owner of Pinnacle Consultants, where he is involved in the sale of insurance products. Paladin Investment Advisors provides customized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, nonprofit charities, foundations, and sponsors of ERISA-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $49.5 million in discretionary assets and employs a holistic wealth management approach using active, passive, or blended strategies.

Justin Kaminski is a financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Pinnacle Advisors, LPL Enterprise LLC, Walton Enterprises Inc., and Walmart Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Kaminski is a business owner of a tanning salon and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization. Paladin Investment Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, business owners, charities, and foundations while supporting sponsors of ERISA-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages discretionary accounts through its Paladin Wrap Fee Program, integrating third-party sub-advisers and employing a customized, holistic wealth management process.

Kenneth Kincade is a financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Veritas Independent Partners and World Trend Financial Planning Services. Outside of his advisory role, Kincade serves as the mayor of Cabot, Arkansas, and is the managing partner of an accounting firm specializing in tax preparation, business consulting, and valuation. Paladin Investment Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, nonprofit organizations, and sponsors of ERISA-qualified retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $49.5 million in discretionary assets and offers a customized, holistic wealth management process that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using active, passive, or blended strategies.

Seth Haile is a financial advisor at Paladin Investment Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Strategic Financial Partners. Outside of finance, he has been involved with First Baptist Church since 2022. Paladin Investment Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, nonprofit charities, foundations, and ERISA-qualified retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $49.5 million in discretionary assets and offers a customized wealth management process that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using active, passive, or blended strategies.

Dustin Parsons is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Savvy with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kingswood Capital Partners and Arvest Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Blind Tiger Chandlery, LLC, a business that manufactures and sells bespoke home fragrance products. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines index-based cores with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

Michael Freeman is a financial advisor at Dynamic with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Centennial Bank and the Arkansas Securities Department. Dynamic serves a broad range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, businesses, and unaffiliated registered investment advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and practice-support services, emphasizing technology and operational support for other advisers.

Kathryn Carroll is a financial advisor at St. Bernard Financial Services, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with St. Bernard Financial Services since 2010. St. Bernard Financial Services provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, and estates. The firm follows a long-term, conservative growth approach using tactical asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, with an emphasis on low-cost, no-load funds and collaborative client relationships.

Caleb Fite is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Captal Analysts, Fidelity Investments, and Northwestern Mutual. In addition to his advisory role, Caleb provides insurance services to clients. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a variety of investment programs managed through strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Angel Duncan is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2012 and Anchorpoint Financial since 2013. Duncan also serves as a notary public. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and both advisor-managed and firm-managed investment programs, utilizing strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Jim Leonard is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 37 years of industry experience and previously worked at Veritas Independent Partners and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Leonard is a CPA involved in tax preparation and co-manages a timber business with his spouse. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and investment strategies, serving approximately 14,700 clients across its enterprise of 431 advisors.

Ryan Boyd is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Lincoln Investment and AnchorPoint Financial, LLC. He holds Series 66 and has been with Lincoln Investment since 2012. Boyd serves on the boards of Fellowship Missions and the Walton College Alumni Society and volunteers with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and a range of advisor- and firm-managed investment programs, utilizing both strategic and dynamic investment approaches.

Diane Talley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cabot, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Talley also serves as a notary, dedicating a small portion of her time to this role during securities trading hours. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a variety of investment strategies.

John Pinkley is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Thrivent and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Pinkley receives residual income from a non-producing insurance agent position with AFLAC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers these planning services separately from managed accounts, allowing clients to combine both under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Debra Elgen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Searcy, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience exclusively at Edward Jones. She has been with the firm since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Thomas Green is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise since 2018 and prior experience with Investment Professionals Inc and Centennial Bank. He serves on the Board of Directors for Mt Carmel Cemetery and has involvement in a wine and spirits retail business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Thomas Rigney Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Rigney is co-owner of Vesuvio Bistro, a business located in Little Rock, Arkansas. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary and third-party research along with various portfolio management strategies.

Barry Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Cha-Lex Holdings LLC, a holding company based in Searcy, 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 and advisory services, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Cody Bowlan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at the United States Department of Agriculture and was a college student during part of that time. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Wesley Sowell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Searcy, Arkansas, with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones and Cottingham & Butler since 2017, with prior experience at Burnett Insurance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Scott is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Unity Health Hospital for seven years. 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 nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

William Handly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Beebe, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Handly serves on the Board of Directors for the Beebe Chamber of Commerce and is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

James Brandt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cabot, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and has been associated with Investment Centers of America since 2015. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management services.

Daniel Whittington is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Searcy, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Jason Johnson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a class facilitator for Financial Peace University and owns Jayfra Enterprises LLC, where he works as a DJ. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning and investment management through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Eddie Carlton Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MWA Financial Services, Edward Jones, and Modern Woodmen of America. In addition to his financial career, he has experience in the electrical industry through his work at Carlton-Webb Electric Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brandon Stane is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Beebe, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Stephens Inc. for five years and has a background that includes employment at Northwestern State University and a brief role at Crossroads Liquor. 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 strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Marcus Killough is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Equitable Advisors. Marcus has also been involved with KGM LLC and KGM of Searcy, LLC for several years. 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 services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Staten is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Cabot, AR, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Staten owns an excavating business in Beebe, AR, where he employs an operator to manage the daily operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nathan Green is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Searcy, Arkansas, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Simmons Bank and Simmons First Investment Group, INC. Prior to his current roles, he spent four years with Simmons First Investment Group. Green also serves as an adjunct professor at Harding University, teaching investment-related courses. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Robert Ross is a CFP® with over 30 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 1995. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Searcy, Arkansas. Outside of his advisory role, Ross manages oil and gas mineral royalty interests through KaryLila LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and corporate entities. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

John Copas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 license and has 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

David Hill is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cabot, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for Progressive Insurance Company for 11 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Conner Sparks is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served nine years in the United States Army. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Chase Brown is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Searcy, Arkansas. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in education and the energy sector, including positions at the University of Central Arkansas, Gibbs Bottled Gas, and Harding Academy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with around $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Pamela Bennett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Searcy, Arkansas, where she has worked since 2014. She has 11 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with a real estate holding company that manages commercial rental properties. 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 and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Spencer Ross is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Searcy, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.