CFP®-certified, private / alternative investments financial advisors in Springdale, 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.
If you're considering private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Without a specialist, you might overlook unique risks or liquidity issues tied to these less common assets. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which can help integrate alternative investments into your broader strategy.
- Risk assessment expertise. Ask how they evaluate the specific risks of private deals or alternative assets, not just general market risk.
- Liquidity planning. Confirm how they help you manage cash flow given that alternative investments often have limited access to funds.
- Tax implications. Private investments can have complex tax effects; check how they coordinate with your tax advisor.
- Portfolio integration. See how they balance alternative assets with your traditional holdings to align with your goals and risk tolerance.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Caleb V
CFP®, Series 65
Bentonville, AR
Root Financial Partners
Caleb Vering, a CFP®-certified advisor in Bentonville, AR, specializes in private and alternative investments, offering expertise in concentrated stock management and retirement withdrawal strategies. His firm, Root Financial Partners, serves high-net-worth clients with a principally passive investment approach and provides flexible fee options including flat fees and monthly subscriptions, distinguishing him from others by combining alternative investment knowledge with accessible financial planning services.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,512,954
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Robert F
CFP®, Series 66
Bentonville, AR
CWM, LLC
Robert Frits brings 25 years of experience and CFP® certification to managing private and alternative investments, ensuring thorough risk and liquidity planning. Based in Bentonville, AR, he operates within LPL Financial, a large firm offering diverse investment solutions and flat-fee financial planning, which may appeal to clients seeking structured fees and access to extensive research resources.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $875,860
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Max M
CFP®, Series 66
Fayetteville, AR
&PARTNERS
Max Mahler's CFP® certification and 14 years of experience equip him to navigate the complexities of private and alternative investments, including risk and liquidity considerations. Based in Fayetteville, AR, he works at &PARTNERS, a large firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with flexible fee structures including flat fees and negotiable asset-based fees, serving a diverse client base from individuals to sovereign wealth funds.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $384,909
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Madison B
CFP®, Series 65
Fayetteville, AR
Greenwood Gearhart, LLC
Madison Blalock, a CFP® with three years of experience, specializes in private and alternative investments, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management. Based in Fayetteville, AR, she works with high-net-worth clients through Greenwood Gearhart, LLC, which provides discretionary investment management and family office services with a flat-fee option, differentiating her from advisors focused solely on traditional fee structures or broader client bases.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,768,275
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Mark D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Fayetteville, AR
Stephens
Mark Dutton's 42 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage private and alternative investments effectively, addressing unique risks and liquidity concerns. Based in Fayetteville, AR, he offers flat-fee and hourly consulting through Stephens, a firm known for wealth management and tax-loss harvesting, serving a diverse client base including institutions and individuals.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $672,559
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