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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.
Joshua McCord is dedicated to helping clients achieve financial freedom through thoughtful, strategic planning. His mission is to empower individuals and families to live comfortably today while preserving and growing wealth for generations to come.
Known for his tailored approach, Joshua delivers financial strategies designed to align with each client's unique goals and circumstances. He conducts ongoing reviews and proactive adjustments to help financial plans stay responsive to evolving life priorities. As Joshua notes, “I work with clients across a wide range of needs—whether it’s investing for education, retirement planning, or legacy management—while fostering meaningful, long-lasting relationships.”
Joshua is supported by Client Associate Melissa Nycum, whose dedication and attention to detail play a vital role in ensuring an exceptional client experience.
With over eight years of experience in the financial services industry, Joshua brings a well-rounded perspective to wealth management. In 2025, he joined Stephens as a member of the Private Client Group in Shreveport, where he continues to serve clients with insight and integrity.
He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®) designation, conferred by the College for Financial Planning. This credential reflects Joshua’s expertise in comprehensive retirement planning, including personal savings strategies, income sources, cash flow management, estate considerations, and investment oversight.
Joshua earned a Bachelor of Science in Financial Services from Louisiana State University – Shreveport in 2016.
A native of Shreveport, Joshua values time with his wife, Abbie, and their daughter, Millie. Outside the office, he enjoys watching Red Sox baseball, golfing, and following Formula 1 racing. He is also an active member of the Petroleum Club and East Ridge Country Club.