by - January 7, 2025 11:50 am
Financial services giant Stephens Inc. announced Tuesday (Jan. 7) that CEO Warren Stephens will retire as CEO immediately after he was selected to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United…
by - July 24, 2024 9:37 am
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) announced Wednesday (July 24) a new art exhibit called Beyond the F1 Circuit: Artistry and Speed with Williams Racing on view from September…
by - September 20, 2023 10:57 am
Stephens Inc. announced that Leigh Ann Biernat has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Stephens Public Finance Practice effective January 1, 2024. Dennis Hunt, who joined Stephens Public…
by - July 27, 2023 1:10 pm
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the July 17 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - May 15, 2023 9:42 am
Stephens Inc. announced Monday (May 15) that Managing Director Joe Mowery will head the Investment Banking Dealership practice, following 20 years as head of the department’s Power and Industrial Technology…
by - May 11, 2023 11:19 am
Stephens Inc. announced Thursday (May 11) that Andrew “Vu” Ritchie has been hired as Vice President of Government Relations. Ritchie was formerly Gov. Sarah Sanders’ Chief Legal Counsel. In his…
by - March 5, 2023 10:12 am
The Brandon Burlsworth Foundation will present this year’s Legends Award to Little Rock business leader Kevin Scanlon. It recognizes leaders who’ve made significant contributions to Arkansas. Past honorees include John…
by - February 27, 2023 11:09 am
Stephens Inc. announced Monday (Feb. 27) that Brad Eichler has been named Chief Operating Officer effective May 1, 2023. Eichler has led Stephens’ Investment Banking practice since 2015 and succeeds…
by - February 7, 2023 10:30 am
Stephens Inc. announced Tuesday (Feb. 7) it will partner with the Formula 1 World Championship team Williams Racing as the team’s “Official Investment Banking” partner for the 2023 season. Stephens’…
by - January 18, 2023 10:20 am
Former Arkansas Secretary of Commerce and Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Mike Preston is joining Stephens Inc. to start a new Site & Incentive Advisory (SIA) practice, the Little Rock-based…
by - September 28, 2022 2:58 pm
Stephens Inc. announced Wednesday (Sept. 28) it has hired Matt Dormer and Chris Cooley in its Investment Banking division as Managing Directors to focus on Health and Life Sciences. Dormer…
by - August 25, 2022 8:05 pm
Stephens Inc., an independent financial services firm, announced that Peter McCorry, Russell Gunther and Jake Morton have joined its financial institutions group (FIG) within Institutional Equities and Research as managing…
by - July 28, 2022 10:35 am
Stephens Inc. announced Thursday (July 28) that David Knight, the longtime general counsel and executive vice president, will retire effective July 29, 2022. Knight joined Stephens in 1988 as the…
by - April 20, 2022 10:51 am
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…
by - January 27, 2022 3:41 pm
Little Rock-based financial services firm Stephens Inc. has added to its roster of sponsored professional golfers. The company announced Thursday (Jan. 27) a sponsorship agreement with LPGA Tour rookie and…
by - January 26, 2022 4:44 pm
A lengthy arbitration ruling involving Little Rock-based Stephens Inc. and several former employees who left for Jonesboro-based Benjamin F. Edwards and Co. has been resolved with a $18.17 million award…
by - November 12, 2021 2:35 pm
One of the many unanticipated consequences of COVID-19 has been its destabilizing effect on the medical community. Battling the pandemic has dramatically accelerated the pace at which doctors, nurses and…
by - March 9, 2020 2:38 pm
Little Rock-based financial services firm Stephens Inc. has added to its roster of sponsored professional golfers. The company announced Monday (March 9) a sponsorship agreement with PGA Tour rookie Sebastian…
by - March 2, 2020 9:50 am
Stephens Insurance LLC, an affiliate of independent financial services firm Stephens Inc. in Little Rock, announced Monday (March 2) it has entered into an agreement to sell a substantial portion…
by - September 4, 2019 10:44 am
Stephens Inc. announced three new hires and a promotion to its financial institutions group within institutional equity research and sales. Matt Kelley joins as a financial sector sales specialist and…
