Heide Harrell joins Stephens Inc. as VP and communications director for Private Wealth Management division

Heide Harrell is joining Stephens Inc. as vice-president and communications director of its Private Wealth Management division, the firm announced Wednesday (April 20).

Harrell brings to the firm nearly 20 years of communications, marketing and business development experience. In her new role, she will oversee the strategies and implementation of communications for the Private Wealth Management division as well as assist in relationship building opportunities for its financial consultants across the U.S.

“Heide is a proven communications professional in both the financial and legal industries, which makes her a great addition to our team,” said Kevin Scanlon, executive vice president and head of Stephens Private Wealth Management division. “Her ability to deliver results through her varied experiences will be an asset as we continue to focus on growth throughout the department and firm.”

Prior to joining Stephens, Harrell was director of marketing and business development at Rose Law Firm, the oldest law firm west of the Mississippi. Additionally, she spent nearly eight years working for two of the state’s top advertising agencies in addition to five years at the former Delta Trust & Bank.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in speech communications from the University of Central Arkansas and a master’s degree in applied communication studies from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Harrell also holds the designation of Accredited in Public Relations (APR) by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and is a past president of the Arkansas Chapter of PRSA.