CFP®-certified financial advisors in Searcy, AR

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.”

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.

Amanda Wihebrink is a financial advisor at Farther with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs PFM/United Capital for four years and at Whitlow Engineering Services for seven years. Amanda is a silent partner in Paragon Drafting Services LLC, a consulting and drafting business. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Nathan Green is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Searcy, Arkansas. His prior roles include positions at Simmons Bank and Simmons First Investment Group, as well as work with Kernodle & Katon Tax and Asset Management Group. He serves as an adjunct professor at Harding University, teaching investment-related courses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

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.

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.

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.