Growth in Investment Banking
"Papa had convinced us that in order to do well, we must share opportunities for making money with other people." -Jack Stephens
Jack Stephens
CEO 1956-1986
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In 1946, Mr. Witt Stephens brother, Jackson T. Stephens, joined the Firm after graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy. In 1956, he became an equal partner with his brother and served as Chief Executive Officer of Stephens Inc. until 1986.
Under his direction, Stephens Inc. entered the equity markets with emphasis on building a Corporate Finance practice, Equity Trading Department and an expanded Bond Trading Department.
Designing the Responsive, Personal Stephens Style
Jack Stephens is largely responsible for the development of the distinctive, personal style for which Stephens Inc. is known. The firm is recognized internationally for our unique ability to respond quickly and wisely in providing our clients with experienced, trusted financial advice. The Stephens approach includes:
- Personal service - Our clients receive prompt attention and personal service from senior members of our staff. Our short lines of communication ensure that all business decisions are made in an efficient and expedient manner
- Responsiveness - At Stephens, we move very quickly and quietly
- Mutual Trust - We listen to our clients because they know their business better than we do. We respect their desire for confidentiality and recommend actions based on their needs, not ours.
- Expertise - Our people have a thorough knowledge of many different industries and are highly respected by their peers. Our senior executives have diverse backgrounds and extensive knowledge of national and international business. Today, Stephens Inc. has one of the largest staffs of senior investment bankers outside of New York, with a broad base of operating experience and expertise in a variety of industries.
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