We provide investment banking, research, sales and trading, asset and wealth management, public finance, insurance, private capital, and family office services.
We are a family-owned financial services firm that values client relationships, long-term stability, and supporting the communities where we live and work.
The idea of family defines our culture, because each of us knows that our reputation is on the line as if our own name was on the door.
Our reputation as a leading independent financial services firm is built on the stability of our longstanding and highly experienced senior executives.
We are committed to corporate philanthropy; economic and financial literacy advocacy; and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Stephens is proud to sponsor the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, and PGA TOUR Champions careers, as well as applaud the philanthropic endeavors, of our Brand Ambassadors.
We host many highly informative meetings each year with clients, industry decision makers, and thought leaders across the U.S. and in Europe.
John Gilson joined Stephens Insurance in 2019 and currently serves as an Account Manager to support the expansion of the Houston office. He manages a diverse group of accounts ranging from small to large commercial, specifically in the energy space, as well as prepares insurance programs and implements changes and endorsements for each policy period.
Gilson brings over ten years of experience in the insurance industry and has a background in sales and service in both direct and independent agencies.
He holds his General Insurance License in Property & Casualty and Life & Health. He is designated as an Associate in General Insurance (AINS) and Associate Risk Management (ARM). He is currently pursuing the Accredited Customer Service Representative – Commercial Lines (ACSRC) designation.
After graduating with a BS in Education from Abilene Christian University, Gilson taught in public education for six years before transitioning to insurance.