Brian Sledz is a financial advisor at QVG, LLC in Alma, Arkansas, holding a Series 65 credential with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with QVG, LLC since 2010. QVG, LLC provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts, utilizing a quantitative and rule-based investment process. The firm offers a range of portfolio management strategies, including equity dividend, income, REIT, multi-asset, and special situations approaches.

David Craig is a financial advisor at October Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with October Wealth Advisors since 2010. October Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses, emphasizing diversification and disciplined portfolio management, particularly in fixed-income investments.

Bernie Manard is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at QVG, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Longboat Key Distributors, Inc. and Ridgeway & Conger, Inc., as well as running Achieve Financial Independence for 25 years, where he provided group health insurance to small companies. QVG, LLC offers discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts, using a quantitative, rule-based investment process across equities, REITs, fixed income, and options strategies. The firm employs proprietary ranking systems and macroeconomic inputs to guide portfolio management and may adjust allocations to manage volatility.

Jon Erik Garrido is a financial advisor at October Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Fort Smith, Arkansas, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with October Wealth Advisors since 2013 and also operates a lawn and landscaping business. October Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on client-specific financial planning and employs a strategic asset allocation approach with an emphasis on diversification, fixed-income management, and disciplined security selection.

William Eden is a financial advisor with Vertis Wealth, LLC in Fort Smith, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at AE Wealth Management LLC, Brookstone Capital Management, and TriFound Advisory LLC, and has operated Eden Financial Group, Inc., an insurance sales and services business, since 1983. Vertis Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes long-term, value-oriented equity selection, strategic asset allocation, and option strategies, tailoring services to client objectives.

Luke Lewis is a financial advisor with Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He is based in Rudy, Arkansas, and is part of a team of 26 advisors at the firm. No additional career background or outside activities were provided. Van Clemens Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning support. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing both in-house management and third-party managers.

Eric Eidson is a financial advisor at Arvest Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Arvest Wealth Management and its related entities since 2015. Outside of advising, he serves as vice president of a private behavioral health practice operated by his wife, contributing limited time to the business. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management through wrap programs and retirement plan consulting, tailoring solutions based on Investment Policy Statements and managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Edgar Pacheco is a financial advisor at Arvest Wealth Management in Springdale, AR, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. He has worked within various roles at Arvest Bank and Arvest Wealth Management since 2019. In addition to his financial services career, he serves in the Arkansas National Guard. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement plan consulting, tailoring recommendations based on client objectives and Investment Policy Statements.

Elton Rambin is a financial advisor with Momentum Independent Network Inc. in Greenwood, Arkansas. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at SWS Financial Services since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Rambin is involved in a family business that organizes hunting safaris and fishing trips and occasionally serves as a guest host on a radio show focused on outdoor activities. Momentum Independent Network serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth, charitable, corporate, institutional, and banking/thrift clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing third-party managers and advanced platform solutions for investment management and financial planning.

Joshua Neal is a financial advisor at Arvest Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Arvest Bank before joining Arvest Wealth Management, where he has been since 2019. Neal is dually employed by Arvest Bank, splitting his time primarily between the bank and the wealth management division. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

James Southerland is a financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management in North Little Rock, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Arvest Wealth Management since 2016 and has worked at Arvest Bank since 2010. Southerland serves as a board member for the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas Aerospace & Defense Alliance. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, serving clients through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Donny Rogers Jr. is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Arvest Wealth Management in Little Rock, AR. He has worked at Arvest Wealth Management and Arvest Bank since 2015, splitting his time between wealth management and the bank’s trust department. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans. The firm uses client-specific Investment Policy Statements to guide service recommendations and manages a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Carol Ransom Sutterfield is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Gradient Advisors since 2017 and concurrently maintains roles with Northern Star Financial Group, LLC, Northern Star Advisory Group, Inc., and Carol Y. Ransom, Inc. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities. The firm supports a network of 169 advisors across 154 offices and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside client profile tools to tailor strategies, typically delivering ongoing portfolio services on a non-discretionary basis.

Mary Ikenberry is a financial advisor at Arvest Wealth Management with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Arvest Wealth Management since 2022, following roles at Arvest Bank and Textbook Brokers. Outside of finance, she owns two small businesses focused on custom cotton candy and crafting. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management and retirement plan consulting, tailoring recommendations based on client objectives and Investment Policy Statements.

Ronnie Backus is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked primarily at Arvest Wealth Management since 2018, with prior experience at First Command Advisory Services and as a self-employed advisor. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, managing a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Leslie Hale is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Fort Smith, AR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 31 years of industry experience. Hale has been with Calton & Associates since 2014. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers a range of investment programs and analytic approaches tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs.

William Gossett is a financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management in Clarksville, Arkansas, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Arvest Wealth Management and Arvest Bank, as well as prior experience at Regions and the James Mallory Law Office. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, serving a diverse client base with both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Kelley Hunt is a financial advisor at Arvest Wealth Management in Hot Springs, AR, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Arvest Wealth Management since 2017 and previously at Edward Jones from 2012 to 2017. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

William Hines is a financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management in Fort Smith, Arkansas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Arvest Wealth Management since 2006. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management through wrap programs, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Matthew Barson is a financial advisor at Arvest Wealth Management with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career has been primarily with Arvest Wealth Management and Arvest Bank since 2019. Barson divides his time between Arvest Bank and Arvest Wealth Management. Arvest Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and written financial plans, serving both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients.