You have a history here. So do we.
Our team understands where you’re coming from. After all, with more than two centuries of combined history here in Little Rock, we possess a degree of insight into your life and our community few others can match. We invite you to learn a little more about us and how, together, we can draw on our shared past to help you build a bright and enduring future for you and your family.
Barnes East Group of Raymond James & Associates
Visit Team website
John Barnes
Senior Vice President, Investments
Branch Manager
john.e.barnes@raymondjames.com
With more than 27 years of experience in the financial services industry, John Barnes advises clients on a broad range of investment and retirement planning strategies. Before joining Raymond James as a senior vice president of investments, he was a senior portfolio manager for Smith Barney. John graduated from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, with a bachelor's degree and holds Series 7, 63 and 65 securities licenses, as well as life, variable annuity and long-term care insurance licenses.
John takes pride in community involvement. He has served as trustee for Pulaski Technical College since 1991 and is a member of St. James United Methodist Church. When not working with clients or giving back to the community, John enjoys working in his yard, reading and spending time with his wife, Debbie, two grown daughters, Megan and Christy, and four grandchildren.
Tammy East
Vice President, Investments
tammy.east@raymondjames.com
Blending integrity, hard work and a commitment to listen to each client’s goals, Tammy East is dedicated to assisting her clients in meeting their financial needs. With more than 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, she takes a hands-on approach when working with clients, meeting with each of them on a regular basis to ensure that their investments remain suitable for their objectives throughout changing personal and market conditions.
Tammy attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and holds the Series 7, 63 and 66 securities licenses, as well as life, variable annuity and long-term care insurance licenses. Outside of work, Tammy enjoys spending time with her husband, Jerry, and son, Jake – all three are sports enthusiasts residing in nearby Bryant.
Rosemary Ezell
Registered Sales Associate
rosemary.ezell@raymondjames.com
A native of central Arkansas, Rosemary Ezell began her career as a Service Associate with Raymond James in October 2008. She received her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses in 2009 and earned the title of Registered Associate. In October 2010, she received her Life and Variable Annuity insurance license. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked in the field of medical research administration and also as a realtor, most recently serving as an agent for McKimmey Associates, Realtors. Rosemary completed her BS degree in Psychology from Arkansas State University in 2001. Rosemary was drawn to the financial services industry because she enjoys the fast pace of the business and learns something new each day. When not working with clients, Rosemary enjoys spending time with her husband, Dustin, and their dog, as well as their friends and family.
R.W. Bass Group of Raymond James & Associates
Visit Team website
Robert Woods Bass
Senior Vice President, Investments
robert.bass@raymondjames.com
Rob approaches his work the same way he approaches the rest of his life: with frankness, loyalty and integrity. At R.W. Bass Group of Raymond James & Associates, he acts as a driving force for the success of his team and his clients.
Over 23 years in the financial services industry, Rob has developed a unique ability to illuminate the technical aspects of investing, helping his clients gain a true understanding of their personal tolerance for risk and their unique potential for reward. His extensive knowledge of both portfolio construction and investment management places him in a unique position to serve a wide range of needs and to serve them very well.
A graduate of the College of William and Mary, Rob holds a Bachelor of Science in economics with a minor in biology. His professional career began in 1986 with Morgan Stanley, where he served as a senior vice president before forming R.W. Bass Group of Raymond James & Associates in 2008.
Rob, a Little Rock native, still resides in his hometown with his wife, Deborah, and their two sons, Anderson and Walter.
Chris Bell, J.D.
Certified Financial Planner ®
chris.d.bell@raymondjames.com
Chris believes he must first develop a relationship with his clients and demonstrate that he is both trustworthy and competent to be involved in such an important part of their lives. He is building a financial planning practice focused on long-term relationships that will, in many cases, transition to generational planning within the clients’ families.
Chris attended the University of Arkansas, earning an undergraduate degree in financial management and a Juris Doctorate from the university’s school of law. Chris practiced law for two years, but left in 2006 to join Chartwell Financial Group. With his educational background, he is uniquely qualified to address the numerous issues that present themselves in clients’ financial plans. In 2009 Chris earned the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation.
Chris and his wife, Acker, live in Little Rock with their two children, Penick and Sullivan. He enjoys golfing and hunting, and is actively involved with the Planned Giving Committee for the Centers for Youth and Families, headquartered in Little Rock.
Diana K. Gray
Senior Registered Service Associate
diana.gray@raymondjames.com
At R.W Bass Group of Raymond James & Associates, Diana strives to ensure total client satisfaction by providing open, frequent communication and truly personal support. She is committed to helping clients fully understand their accounts and investments.
Diana, a graduate of Southside High School and Westark Community College (now the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith), started her financial services career with Morgan Stanley in 1990. She began working with Rob in 1996 and joined him when he formed R.W. Bass Group of Raymond James & Associates in 2008.
A lifelong Arkansas resident, Diana is originally from Fort Smith and now lives in Sherwood with her husband, Scott. She has a grown daughter, Chelsea, and enjoys playing piano in her spare time.
Melanie A. Malanowski
Client Service and Marketing Associate
melanie.malanowski@raymondjames.com
Melanie brings tireless enthusiasm as well as technological savvy to R.W. Bass Group. She is committed to providing an outstanding level of service and building strong relationships with each client.
Melanie attended Ohio University and Otterbein College, where she earned her degree in 1999. Soon after, she began her professional career with Morgan Stanley, attracted by the challenge and variety of the financial services industry. She spent five years there before moving to Raymond James in 2008, and became part of R.W Bass Group of Raymond James & Associates later that same year.
Melanie is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and currently resides in Alexander, Arkansas. A former thoroughbred jockey, she enjoys riding and breeding show horses in her spare time.
Jenny L. Campbell
Client Service Associate
jenny.campbell@raymondjames.com
Jenny aims to foster strong, lasting relationships by communicating with her clients conscientiously, paying attention to detail and providing them with the highest level of customer service.
Before joining Raymond James Jenny held a position as an office manager at Chartwell Financial Group, which is where she first began working with Chris Bell. In January 2012, both Jennifer and Chris relocated to Raymond James to continue building a new business. As a client service associate, Jenny specializes in account maintenance, management, and support.
Jenny attended the University of Arkansas and earned her BBA in marketing management. She currently resides in her hometown of Sherwood, Arkansas.
Sharon Jean Butler
Branch Operations Specialist
sharon.butler@raymondjames.com
Sharon believes in providing quality service to her customers. She aims to ensure an efficient, friendly experience to expand and grow client relationships.
In 2011, Sharon joined Raymond James as an administrative assistant. Previously, she was an administrative assistant at Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon and Galchus P.C., where she coordinated the firm’s event planning and organized communication materials.
Sharon currently attends Pulaski Technical College in her hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. She enjoys reading, scrapbooking and spending time with her two daughters, Chasity and Cassie. In the community, Sharon supports the Junior League of Little Rock and is a member of the Wine Cork Committee that organized the benefit "A Wine Discovery" in 2010 for the Museum of Discovery.
Sharon Joan Butler
Branch Operations Specialist
Sharon Joan Butler believes in providing quality service to her customers. She aims to ensure an efficient, friendly experience to expand and grow client relationships.
In 2011, Sharon joined Raymond James as an administrative assistant. Previously, she was an administrative assistant at Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon and Galchus P.C., where she coordinated the firm’s event planning and organized communication materials.
Sharon currently attends Pulaski Technical College in her hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. She enjoys reading, scrapbooking and spending time with her two daughters, Chasity and Cassie. In the community, Sharon supports the Junior League of Little Rock and is a member of the Wine Cork Committee that organized the benefit “A Wine Discovery” in 2010 for the Museum of Discovery.
Chris Bell, J.D.
Certified Financial Planner®
Chris Bell believes he must first develop a relationship with his clients and demonstrate that he is both trustworthy and competent to be involved in such an important part of their lives. He is building a financial planning practice focused on long-term relationships that will, in many cases, transition to generational planning opportunities.
Chris attended the University of Arkansas, earning an undergraduate degree in financial management and a Juris Doctorate from the university’s school of law. Chris practiced law for two years, but left in 2006 to join Chartwell Financial Group. He had previously been a client of Chartwell and had always believed in the value the firm provided to its clients. With his educational background, he is uniquely qualified to address the numerous issues that present themselves in clients’ financial plans. Since joining the firm, Chris has earned the Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP®) designation, as well as the New Associate of the Year award in 2007.
Chris and his wife, Acker, live in Little Rock with their two children, Penick and Sullivan. He enjoys golfing and hunting, and is actively involved with the Planned Giving Committee for the Centers for Youth and Families, headquartered in Little Rock.
Jennifer L. Campbell
Client Service Associate
Jennifer L. Campbell aims to foster strong, lasting relationships by communicating with her clients conscientiously, paying attention to detail and providing them with the highest level of customer service.
Before joining Raymond James Jennifer worked as a marketing assistant at Metropolitan National Bank. She then held a position as an office manager at Chartwell Financial Group, which is where she first began working with Chris Bell. In January 2012, both Jennifer and Chris relocated to Raymond James to continue building a new business. As a client service associate, Jenny specializes in account maintenance, management, and support.
Jennifer attended the University of Arkansas and earned her BBA in marketing management. She currently resides in her hometown of Sherwood, Arkansas.
Graham & Brown Family Wealth Advisors of Raymond James & Associates
Visit Team website
Sonia Graham
Vice President, Investments
sonia.graham@raymondjames.com
Sonia’s goal is to ensure her clients thoroughly understand and are comfortable with the investment plans and solutions she offers them. Her clients and teammates recognize her as a loyal and caring professional who puts the needs and well-being of those with whom she works above all else.
A graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Sonia holds a degree in finance. She joined Raymond James in February 2009, having previously served as a vice president at Morgan Stanley with a background in operations and sales. She and her husband, Roger, have two daughters, Sarah and Olivia.
Lori Brown
Financial Advisor
lori.brown@raymondjames.com
Lori strives to provide her clients with the highest level of personal service and care, delivered with enthusiasm, honesty and dependability. She plays an integral role in helping her clients formulate investment strategies designed to leave lasting legacies for future generations through tax and estate planning. Her focus is to sit on the same side of the table with her clients and help them navigate through the often overwhelming task of retirement, estate and educational planning.
Lori graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with an emphasis in finance. She started her career with Morgan Stanley and has been a financial advisor since 2001. She happily joined Raymond James with her partner, Sonia Graham, and sales assistant, Linda Healy, in February 2009.
Lori is very active in the central Arkansas community. She served as a past president of the Junior League of North Little Rock, has been active with the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas and volunteers her time teaching children’s choir at her church. Her hobbies include playing the piano and singing in her church choir, gardening, learning to sew, and hiking. She lives in North Little Rock with her husband, Chad, and their baby girl, Vivian. The family has two dogs, Reece and Cami.
Linda Healy
Senior Registered Service Associate
linda.healy@raymondjames.com
Linda Healy joined Raymond James & Associates with the Graham & Brown team in February 2009. She has been in the industry since 1998 and has experience both as a sales assistant and financial advisor.
In her current position, Linda enjoys helping clients achieve their financial goals. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at San Antonio and holds Series 7, 66 and Arkansas insurance licenses. She lives in Maumelle with her husband of 21 years and their two teenage sons.
Gilliland Jeter Investment Group of Raymond James & Associates
Visit Team website
Clay Gilliland
Senior Vice President, Investments
clay.gilliland@raymondjames.com
Clay has over 25 years experience in the Financial Services Industry, and joined Raymond James in February, 2009 with Matt Jeter and Patty France.
Clay started his career in the financial services industry in 1985 with Merrill Lynch in New Orleans as a Retail Financial Advisor. In 1986, Clay moved to Little Rock and continued his career with Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor. Clay later moved to Smith Barney in 2002 as a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor. In 2007 Matt Jeter and Patty France joined the team.
Clay has the following licenses: Series 7-General Securities Representative, Series 63- Uniform Securities Agent State Law, Series 65- Uniform Investment Advisor Law Exam, Series 31- Futures Managed Funds Exam, and Health and Life Insurance Licenses.
Clay is a native Arkansan, having grown up on a farm north of Fort Smith. He attended Tulane University and received a degree in Finance. Clay is married with two children. His hobbies include mountain climbing, working as a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT, and reading.
Clay is currently training to climb Mount McKinley (Denali) in June, in addition to being on call most evenings with West Pulaski Fire Department – the largest volunteer department in the state. He also serves as treasurer and is on the board of Commissioners for the department.
Matt Jeter
Vice President, Investments
matt.jeter@raymondjames.com
Matt started his career in the financial services industry in 1993 with Stephens Incorporated in the mutual fund trading department. In 1996 he was hired by Dean Witter (which became Morgan Stanley Dean Witter) as a financial advisor. In 2000 he was hired by Smith Barney where he grew his practice, eventually merging with Clay Gilliland in 2007.
In 2009 he and Clay agreed they wanted to separate themselves from the New York-large company business model, and after extensive research, they felt they could best serve their clientele by joining the Florida based firm of Raymond James.
Matt is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in marketing. He has his series 7-General Securities license, series 63-Uniform Securities Agent State Law, series 65-Uniform Investment Advisory Law Examination, Series 31 Managed Futures, and is also insurance licensed.
Matt is from Altheimer, Arkansas and is married to Susan, who is a well known counseling psychologist that specializes in helping children with learning difficulties. He has an 11 year old son (Hudgens), and a seven year old daughter (Kate), who both attend school at Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock.
When Matt is away from the office, he enjoys managing his farming operation in Jefferson County. Matt also enjoys various kinds of hunting, snow skiing/water skiing, and enjoying his family on these various endeavors.
Patty France
Senior Registered Service Associate
patty.france@raymondjames.com
Patty joined Raymond James in February 2009 with Clay Gilliland and Matt Jeter as a Senior Registered Service Associate. Patty has over 22 years experience in the financial services industry. Her diverse background in this industry allows her to bring a very extensive knowledge base and skill set to her team and their clients.
Patty started her career in the financial services industry in 1985 with a regional investment firm in the fixed income sector on the trading desk. Patty moved to the full service brokerage industry in 1991 as a Client Service Associate with Shearson Lehman Brothers (which became Smith Barney). In 2005 she moved to the operations department as a Senior Assistant Operations Manager. She joined her current team of investment advisors in 2007 as a Registered Associate.
Patty has the following licenses: Series 7 – General Securities Representative, Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law, Series 9 & Series 10 – General Securities Sales Supervisor.
Patty is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas and attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She has a son, Zach, who is attending college.
When Patty is away from the office, she enjoys travel, music, photography and reading. Patty goes to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival each spring. She also plans at least one trip to the beach each year.
Donald McDonald
Donald McDonald
Senior Vice President, Investments
donald.mcdonald@raymondjames.com
Before joining Raymond James & Associates in September 2008, Donald McDonald was a broker at A.G. Edwards for 20 years. Dependable, straightforward and caring, he strives to help his clients increase their wealth, establish consistent income and minimize their tax liabilities.
Donald sits on the board of trustees for the National Guard Association and is a board member for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojan Foundation. He attended Hendrix College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in biology. Donald lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, with his wife, Marie, and their son, Dax. Outside of the office, he enjoys horses, walking and basketball.
Tony Neel
Tony Neel
Senior Vice President, Investments
tony.neel@raymondjames.com
Tony Neel began his career in the financial services industry as a commercial banker, serving for 13 years in that capacity before moving to A.G. Edwards as a financial advisor, where he worked for 20 years before joining Raymond James & Associates. His mission is to help clients achieve their goals and manage risk by building relationships based on loyalty, honesty and caring.
A graduate of the University of Arkansas with a degree in business administration, Tony went on to attend Louisiana State University’s Banking School of the South.
Originally from Marked Tree, Arkansas, Tony has lived in Little Rock for 29 years with his wife, Carol. The couple has two children, Jeb and Callie. When not working, he enjoys duck hunting, sports and farming.
Mike Sheehan
John Michael "Mike" Sheehan
April 4, 1937-December 8, 2010
The Little Rock team of Raymond James mourns the loss of our friend and colleague, John Michael Sheehan, who died December 8th, 2010 after a brief illness. Mike's family and friends describe him as a true character, a man who loved and laughed and lived his life to the fullest.
Mike was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on April 4th, 1937, to John "Son" and Elizabeth Sheehan. He graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and was a proud member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.
Mike loved his family, his many friends, his home, and his life in general. If you had the privilege of answering to his endearing term "Hey Kid!" combined with his signature grin, you knew you had arrived.
Sheehan was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Linda James Sheehan. He is survived by his wife, Linda Marlowe Sheehan, his daughter, Kelly Van Pelt (Kirk): his son, Patrick Sheehan, (Liza); his sister, Shirley Young; and his grandchildren, James, Joe, Kaitlyn, Rose, Hannah, John and Hugh, and his stepdaughters, Kelly Marlowe and Jennifer Bradford (Kent).
A celebration of Mike's life will be announced in January. And in true keeping with the Sheehan spirit, it will be an Irish party!
Mike had a soft spot in his heart for all of God's creatures. Late in life he was transformed from a "dog man" to a "cat man" by a little stray cat he named Henry.
Sheehan's stepdaughter Kelly recounts this story: "Henry adopted Mike early on. Even before Mike knew he'd been adopted! But he was still an outside cat until early one morning, when Mike couldn't find him. My phone rang at 4AM. Those calls jolt you to your soul. Is someone hurt? What in the world? But it was Mike. 'Kid', he said, 'I can't find Henry! And I saw a possum in the backyard! They're omnivores! Look it up!'"
Fortunately, Henry showed up again. Both Mike and Kelly were relieved (and Kelly was amused.) "Henry never slept outside again!" she said. He adopted Mike-just one of the many memories that the family cherishes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6119 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.
|
|
|
