A spirit of independence has distinguished Stephens from the
beginning. The firm was founded in 1933 by W.R. Witt Stephens. His brother, Jack Stephens, joined the
firm in 1946 and served as Chairman of the Board and CEO of
Stephens Inc. from 1956 to 1986. Since 1986, Warren A. Stephens,
Jack’s son, has served as CEO, directing the firm’s strategic
expansion. In 2006, Warren Stephens acquired 100% of the
outstanding stock of Stephens Inc.
Today, Stephens is a privately held financial services firm. As
an independent firm, we are free to focus on building long-term
relationships and long-term results, emphasizing enduring values
and respect for accumulated capital.