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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 >
Energy / Real Estate / Transportation

Robert Geary Appointed Controller of Sowell Management (Movers & Shakers)

He was previously controller of Coulson Oil Co. of Little Rock. read more >
Investments

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 >
Investments

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 >
Construction / Energy / Investments

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 >
The Stephens Building in Little Rock.
Government & Politics / Investments

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 >
Investments

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 >
A University of Phoenix office in Carson, California
Education

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 >
Dr. Victoria Ramirez, executive director of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts addresses the media and invited guests at the soft opening of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. The museum underwent a nearly four year extensive expansion and renovation.
 
Construction / Nonprofits / Tourism

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 >
Dillard's Inc. headquarters in Little Rock
Banking & Finance / Insurance / Retail

Stephens Insurance Commission Up to $1.5M for Dillard’s EmployeesLock Icon

The commission amount is an increase from $1.2 million a year ago. read more >
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Banking & Finance / Investments / Public Companies

Opportunity, Outdoors & Access (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)

How the relationship among three Arkansas families can continue to pay dividends. read more >
A rendering of George's, an Italian restaurant planned for the Heights at the former site of Cafe Prego
Construction / Real Estate / Restaurants & Food

New Heights Restaurant George’s Hints at Summer OpeningLock Icon

The new Italian restaurant is owned by John Stephens, senior vice president at Stephens Inc. and his wife Mary Olive Stephens. read more >
Banking & Finance / Construction / Investments

Biggest Deals Down 74% in ’22Lock Icon

The state’s mergers and acquisitions market mirrored the global market, which also saw a significant decline. read more >
Mike Preston
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

Stephens Hires Mike Preston to Lead New Practice

The practice, Site & Incentive Advisory, will advise businesses on growth strategies. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Arkansas Business Year in Review: Best & Worst of 2022

The highs and lows of a year in Arkansas business. read more >
Donnie Crain
Banking & Finance / Education / Legal

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 >
Investments

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
Education / Health Care / Nonprofits

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 >
From left: Arkansas Business Hall of Fame class of 2022 inductees Curt Bradbury, E. Fletcher Lloyd Jr., Judy McReynolds and Ross Whipple
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Investments

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 >
Banking & Finance / Investments

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 >