Stephens, an independent financial services firm, today announced the firm’s Private Wealth Management division has hired Josh McCord as a Vice President and Financial Consultant. Mr. McCord is based in Stephens’ Shreveport, LA office.

“Josh is a dedicated advisor, recognized for his client-first approach and well-rounded perspective. We’re proud to officially welcome him to Stephens,” said Kevin Scanlon, Executive Vice President and Head of Stephens Private Wealth Management.

Mr. McCord graduated from Louisiana State University – Shreveport with a Bachelor of Science in Financial Services. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®) designation, conferred by the College for Financial Planning. He is a native of Shreveport.

“At Stephens, I have the unique opportunity to work for a family-owned firm that empowers me with the freedom to think independently and prioritize clients. I look forward to working with the Shreveport team, helping our clients and firm succeed,” said Mr. McCord.

The Stephens Shreveport office was established in 2018 to serve the greater Louisiana market. For more than 25 years, Stephens Private Wealth Management has offered a wide array of customized investment management solutions as well as wealth planning strategies and advice to help clients achieve their financial goals.

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Stephens Inc. is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. Founded in 1933, Stephens Inc. provides securities brokerage, investment banking and other financial services to a broad client base which includes corporations, state and local governments, financial institutions, institutional investors and individual investors throughout the United States and overseas. Stephens Inc. (Home Office: 111 Center Street, Little Rock, AR USA, 501-377-2000) is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Member SIPC/NYSE. For more information, visit www.stephens.com.

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