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.
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) released their decision on the federal funds rate earlier today at the January meeting and maintained the rate at 5.25-5.50% for the fourth consecutive meeting. Commentary from the release points to solid economic activity, moderating job gains and low unemployment. While declining from the highs seen in 2022, inflation still remains above the Fed’s stated target of 2.0%.
In assessing the appropriate stance of monetary policy, the Committee continues to monitor the implications of incoming information for the economic outlook. The Committee could adjust their stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that could impede the attainment of their goals. Their assessments can take into account a wide range of information, including labor market conditions, inflation, and financial and international developments.
The FOMC is firmly committed to achieving full employment and price stabilization, with a target inflation rate of 2% over the longer term. The next FOMC decision and update of the Summary of Economic projections is scheduled for March 19-20, 2024.