Independent financial advisors in Camden, AR

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.

When you're managing your own investments and financial decisions, having an independent advisor means they aren't tied to a specific firm or product line. This independence can help you avoid advice that pushes certain products just because of firm relationships.

  • Unbiased product selection. Independent advisors can offer a wider range of investment options, so ask how they choose products that fit your goals rather than firm incentives.
  • Fee transparency. Confirm how they charge for their services since independent advisors may use different fee structures, including flat fees or commissions.
  • Experience depth. With a median of 14 years in the field, these advisors bring seasoned judgment; ask how their experience shapes their approach to your financial plan.
  • Local knowledge. Since Social Security income is exempt from state income tax in Arkansas, check how they incorporate this into your retirement planning.

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Karen P

Series 66

Camden, AR

Raymond James Financial

Karen Peterman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She is a partner at Wilson Coker Meyers, LLC, where she is involved with the Wilson Coker Peterman Group, a DBA supporting her advisory activities. Karen has worked with Raymond James in various capacities since 2015. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William S

Series 66

Camden, AR

Edward Jones

William Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard, and is notable for its large network of advisors and branch offices as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Bruce B

CFP®, Series 65

El Dorado, AR

Mustard Seed Wealth Management

Bruce Butterfield is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Mustard Seed Wealth Management since 2005 and currently works at the firm's El Dorado, Arkansas office. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of a commercial real estate business in El Dorado. Mustard Seed Wealth Management provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation driven investment approach utilizing low-expense mutual funds, ETFs, and individual bonds, and manages over $413 million in assets.

General retirement planning General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Paul M

Series 66

El Dorado, AR

LPL Financial

Paul Marx is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business activities including managing Marx Enterprises, Inc., a non-investment-related entity. 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 wide range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Hayden L

Series 66

El Dorado, AR

Wells Fargo Clearing

Hayden Latimer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously had roles at Benjamin F. Edwards & Co., Hazmat Services, Inc., Southern Arkansas University, and Oil Field Energy Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jared F

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

Northwest Asset Management

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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David H

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Martin Wealth Management, LLC

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

Medicare planning Annuities
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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