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Brent joined Stephens as a Senior Vice President in 2013 and brings more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He works closely with his partner, Rocky Jones, and Luke Raiford to help clients define and achieve their financial objectives through a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to wealth management. Whether clients are planning for retirement, saving for education, or preparing for the transfer of generational wealth, Brent and his team remain actively engaged in helping them navigate market opportunities and important financial decisions.
Brent believes every client's financial situation is deeply personal and unique. By taking the time to understand each client's goals, priorities, and concerns, he helps develop strategies designed to provide clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. As Brent explains, “Every client's financial situation is both deeply personal and unique to them. As a team, we work to develop a wealth management plan that helps relieve the stress often associated with financial decisions while keeping clients focused on their long-term goals.”
Brent works alongside Rocky Jones and Luke Raiford as part of The Akers & Jones Team. Together, they leverage a collaborative approach that combines decades of industry experience with fresh perspectives to help clients navigate important financial decisions and pursue their long-term objectives.
Supporting Brent and the team is Kim Carter, a registered client associate who has worked with the team since 2003. Kim has more than 20 years of experience and plays an important role in delivering attentive, personalized service to clients.
Brent earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Arkansas in 1985. He began his career at First Commercial Corporation before joining Arvest Asset Management, where he further developed his experience prior to joining Stephens in 2013.
Brent is also a graduate of Stephens University, the firm's advanced wealth management program offered in partnership with Wake Forest University.
Brent has been actively involved in his community, serving on the board of the Mercy Hospital Foundation from 1996 to 2013. During his tenure, he held several leadership positions, including President, Vice President, and member of the Executive Committee.
Brent resides in Rogers, Arkansas, with his wife, LeAnn. They have a daughter, Natalie. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, tennis, biking, hunting, floating, trap shooting, and traveling.