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 bettering the communities where we live and operate. We do this by supporting corporate philanthropy, economic and financial literacy advocacy, and professional success.
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.
Stephens is the official investment banking partner of Williams Racing, one of the most winning teams in F1 history. We share that tradition of success.
We host many highly informative meetings each year with clients, industry decision makers, and thought leaders across the U.S. and in Europe.
Mary Elizabeth O'Leary joined Stephens Insurance in 2025 as an Account Executive in the Property & Casualty division. In this role, she coordinates the renewal process, negotiates coverage terms and conditions for clients, and reviews policies for acquisitions and new clients to ensure comprehensive risk management support.
Prior to Stephens, O'Leary worked on the Retail Energy Underwriting team at Arch Insurance and previously served on the Oil & Gas team at Travelers Insurance. Throughout her career, she has gained experience with a variety of program structures, including guaranteed cost, large deductible, and self-insured retentions (SIRs).
O'Leary earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Spanish, from Millsaps College.