Rich Krutsch Joins Stephens Insurance
Prior to joining Stephens Insurance, he was vice president of people services at ArcBest Corp. of Fort Smith. read more >
Robert Geary Appointed Controller of Sowell Management (Movers & Shakers)
He was previously controller of Coulson Oil Co. of Little Rock. read more >
A Transformed America’s Car-Mart Rides Out the Squeeze
Despite challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company's decision to upgrade their online loan origination system has given them a leg up over their competitors. read more >
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Brian Emison Named Senior VP of Operations at FNBC of Ash Flat (Movers & Shakers)
He has also joined the bank’s senior management team. read more >
Greg Lewis Appointed Chief Deposit Officer at Encore Bank (Movers & Shakers)
Lewis fills the newly created position to oversee the bank’s deposit growth strategy. read more >
Andrew ‘Vu’ Ritchie Joins Stephens as Policy Adviser
He joins Stephens after a decade of legal and advisory work, mostly in Arkansas’ executive and legislative branches read more >
Brad Tottle Joins Stephens’ Fixed Income Team
Tottle comes to Stephens after spending more than 23 years with Raymond James, where he held leadership roles in institutional trading, fixed income and capital markets. read more >
UA System Board Votes Against University of Phoenix Deal
At a special meeting, trustees voted 5-4 against a resolution supporting the deal, with one trustee abstaining. But that doesn't mean the deal is dead. read more >
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AMFA Provides A Peek Inside Ahead of Opening Day
After a lengthy renovation and capital campaign that raised more than $160 million, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts of Little Rock is gearing up for opening day. read more >
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Stephens Insurance Commission Up to $1.5M for Dillard’s Employees
The commission amount is an increase from $1.2 million a year ago. read more >
Opportunity, Outdoors & Access (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
How the relationship among three Arkansas families can continue to pay dividends. read more >
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New Heights Restaurant George’s Hints at Summer Opening
The new Italian restaurant is owned by John Stephens, senior vice president at Stephens Inc. and his wife Mary Olive Stephens. read more >
Biggest Deals Down 74% in ’22
The state’s mergers and acquisitions market mirrored the global market, which also saw a significant decline. read more >
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Stephens Hires Mike Preston to Lead New Practice
The practice, Site & Incentive Advisory, will advise businesses on growth strategies. read more >
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Arkansas Business Year in Review: Best & Worst of 2022
The highs and lows of a year in Arkansas business. read more >
Donnie Crain Named President and CEO of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce (Movers & Shakers)
Crain will also serve as president of the Conway County Economic Development Corp. read more >
Joshua Boyle Joins Stephens Private Wealth Management
He brings nearly a decade of experience to the job, with previous roles as a financial advisor at Edward Jones and an investment counselor at BB&T. read more >
Lauren David Joins CHI St. Vincent Community Care East Clinic (Movers & Shakers)
Dr. Lauren David joins the community clinic in Little Rock as a dentist. read more >
McReynolds, Whipple, Lord and Bradbury to Join Arkansas Business Hall of Fame
The honorees will be recognized at an induction ceremony at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock in February. read more >
Evolve Overtakes Simmons in Trust Assets
Stephens Inc. remains No. 1 on the annual lists of Arkansas’ largest broker-dealers and largest money managers, but Evolve takes the top spot in trust departments. read more >
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