Seasoned, income planning financial advisors in Arkansas
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you're approaching retirement or already retired and need to manage your income streams, these advisors can help you plan how to use your savings, Social Security, and other income sources effectively. A common mistake is not coordinating these income sources, which can lead to paying more taxes or running out of money too soon. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to navigate these complexities.
- Social Security timing. Ask how they determine the best age to start benefits, considering your full financial picture.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Confirm how they plan the order of taking money from different accounts to minimize taxes and extend your savings.
- Tax impact awareness. Since Arkansas exempts Social Security from state tax, check how they incorporate this into your income plan.
- Longevity risk management. Discuss how they prepare for the possibility of living longer than expected and needing income for many years.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Daryl S
Series 63, Series 66
North Little Rock, AR
Sowell Management
Daryl Seaton's 25 years of experience and expertise in retirement income strategy and income planning make him well-suited to help manage income streams for those approaching or in retirement in Arkansas. His flat-fee and hourly fee structures, combined with his role at Sowell Management—a firm serving a diverse client base with a multi-branch independent-contractor model—offer flexible options compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $681,786
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Mark M
Series 63, Series 65
Fort Smith, AR
STIFEL
Mark Myers offers seasoned income planning expertise in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with 28 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Affiliated with Stifel, a large firm serving diverse clients through brokerage and advisory services, he leverages a proprietary investment strategy for capital market analysis, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources or less comprehensive investment approaches.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $773,556
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John B
CFP®, Series 66
Little Rock, AR
The Arkansas Financial Group, Inc.
John Broadwater Jr. brings 27 years of experience in income planning, making him well-equipped to help retirees in Arkansas manage Social Security timing and withdrawal sequencing effectively. His firm, The Arkansas Financial Group, Inc., serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and employs Modern Portfolio Theory and Behavioral Finance, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with advanced portfolio optimization tools.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $2,610,514
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Donny R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Ft Smith, AR
Arvest Wealth management
Donny Rogers Jr. offers seasoned income planning expertise in Arkansas, with 27 years of experience and CFP® certification, focusing on retirement income strategy and business owner retirement plans. His firm, Arvest Wealth Management, provides flat-fee financial planning and combines wealth management with trust services, distinguishing him through a comprehensive approach to managing income streams and estate planning guidance.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $438,982
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Lester M
Series 63, Series 65
Little Rock, AR
Ameriprise
Lester Matlock specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, with 29 years of experience in Little Rock, Arkansas, making him well-equipped to manage Social Security timing and withdrawal sequencing for retirees. Working at Ameriprise, a large firm with a 0.15% AUM fee, he benefits from a centralized consulting team providing research-driven retirement income recommendations, distinguishing him from advisors without such firm-level support.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $471,167
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