Mark Dutton, CFP® | Private Wealth Management | Stephens | Stephens

Who We Are

What We Do

We provide investment banking, research, sales and trading, asset and wealth management, public finance, insurance, private capital, and family office services.

About Us

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 Stephens Story

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.

Leadership

Our reputation as a leading independent financial services firm is built on the stability of our longstanding and highly experienced senior executives.

Impact Initiatives

We are committed to corporate philanthropy; economic and financial literacy advocacy; and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Our Brand Ambassadors

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.

Making Connections

We host many highly informative meetings each year with clients, industry decision makers, and thought leaders across the U.S. and in Europe.

Our People

Mark Dutton, CFP®Professional

Managing Director, Assistant Regional Director, Branch Manager

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Mark Dutton, CFP® Professional

Philosophy & Approach

Mark has more than 35 years of industry experience. Mark and his team at Stephens Private Client Group, comprised of Jay Brain and Keith Westmoreland, develop tailored investment strategies that reflect each client’s individual financial goals and long-term objectives. According to Mark, “For a wealth management plan to be successful, it is imperative that we develop an open and honest dialogue with clients about their financial position, aspirations, and lifestyles. This allows us to fully align a plan for every stage of our client’s life and for them to have peace of mind that they are prepared each step of the way.”

Chandler Luebbert works with Mark and his team as a client associate.

Experience & Education

Prior to joining the Stephens team, Mark was a financial advisor and Vice President with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.

Mark graduated in 1982 with honors from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He completed the Stephens’ wealth management program, Stephens University, offered through Wake Forest University.

He is also a Certified Financial PlannerTM Professional (CFP®). The certification from the CFP® Board includes insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, retirement planning, and estate planning.

Personal

Mark has been active member of his community, serving on the Washington Regional Foundation Board and as president for First Tee of Northwest Arkansas.

Mark and his wife, Kim, have three children, Lauren, James, and Mitchell. They have two grandchildren. His hobbies include golf, tennis, skiing, flying, and hiking.

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