Our People

To “Walk-the-Walk”, it takes dedicated people. A company is only as strong as its people and what a company accomplishes is only accomplished by its employees and their commitment to excellence. A truly successful company needs employees who continually strive to look for innovative ways to work more effectively and efficiently. A successful employer has to foster and provide an atmosphere that is conducive to learning, allowing individual expression and active participation in the processes.

Meet the Sowell Team

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it < - PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER – William “Bill” Sowell began his career in the financial services industry in 1990 where he quickly became a top producer within the industry. Bill has a Series 7, 24, 51, 63 and 66 Securities License as well as Life, Health and Disability Insurance License. In 1995, Bill began a fee-only practice now known as Sowell Management Services, which services some of the top independent Broker/Dealers in the United States. Serving on the firm’s Investment Committee and as Chief Compliance Officer, his primary role within the firm is to ensure sustainable and continued growth, regulatory compliance and public relations.

Bill has strong roots in the community and has served as Past President of the Rotary Club of Little Rock and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He served on the Board of Directors and also as Past Chair of Leadership Greater Little Rock and supported the Youth Leadership Institute and numerous other non-profit organizations.

Bill is married to Cindy and has two children, Abby and Evan.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT of CORPORATE MEETING PLANNING – Cindy Sowell has been with Sowell Management Services since 2001. In addition to her active management of the company, Cindy plans and coordinates all corporate meetings, conferences and special events. Prior to working for Sowell Management, Cindy worked for Pacific Life Insurance as a Corporate Meeting Planner. Her experience working with the corporate staff and Financial Advisors on a training and incentive basis at Pacific Life has been a great asset to her daily interaction with our Financial Advisors today.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , CFA - CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER – “John” W. Garmon III, CFA - in addition to being a Chartered Financial Analyst Member, John holds an MBA in Finance from Michigan State University and a BBA in Finance and Computer Information Systems from the University of Central Arkansas. Honing his skills at a Top 10 Fortune company and two Fortune 500 companies, John has a unique capability to merge Finance, Economic, and Investment theories and applications with technology. In his previous roles, he has developed policies and strategies in managing portfolios in excess of $10B.

John and his wife Lara have three children: Abigail, William and Andrew.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT of BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – Charles “Chuck” C. Hicks, Jr. received a BSBA degree from Henderson State University with a dual major in Management and Marketing. Upon graduation Chuck began his professional career with a Fortune 200 manufacturing company based in St. Paul, MN. He spent ten years with the organization and upon his departure had been elevated to Vice-President and General Manager of one of the company’s most profitable divisions. Over the next 13 years Chuck continued his senior management career in manufacturing.

In the mid 1990’s Chuck started a consulting firm which provided expertise in the areas of manufacturing/distribution systems, sales and marketing plans, mergers/acquisitions, and financial analysis. In 2001 Chuck received his Series 7, 63 and 66 Security License along with his Life, Health and Disability Insurance License and started his career in investment management with Sowell Management Services.

Chuck is married to Sara and they have two daughters and one son.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - OPERATIONS MANAGER – Lindsay Lingo graduated from Arkansas State University where she earned a BS in Marketing with an emphasis in management. Prior to joining Sowell Management Services, Lindsay worked for Morgan Keegan, Inc. where she was a registered sales assistant. Lindsay holds a Series 7, 63 & 66 Securities License.

Through her hard work and dedication, Lindsay has become a valuable asset and member of the management team.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - PORTFOLIO MANAGER/ANALYST Chris Magann joined Sowell Management Services in 2010 as an Investment Advisor Representative and currently works in the areas of portfolio management and sales. Chris has over ten years of experience in the financial industry. He began his career as a trader with TD Ameritrade in 1999. In 2001, Chris joined New England Securities focusing on investments and fee-based asset management. In his 9 years with New England Securities, Chris achieved New England Financials Leaders Conference Recognition every year and was a member of New England Securities Inner Circle from 2005-2009.

Chris graduated from Millsap College in 2000 with a bachelor’s in business administration. In 2005, he graduated from Mississippi State University from the Financial Planning program. Chris is an affiliate of the Market Technicians Association and holds Series 7, 24, 63 and 66 Securities Licenses and his Life, Health and Disability Insurance License.

Chris resides in Little Rock with his wife Katherine and his three children: Hannah, Price and Adison.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE– Dave began his career in the financial services industry in the early 1990’s by becoming a Trust Agent and then a paralegal for one of Arkansas’s leading Estate Planning Attorneys. This knowledge and passion for the industry ultimately led Dave to open his own financial services firm; Mullenax Financial Group, where he maintained CEO status from 1998 to 2011 before becoming an Investment Advisor Representative for Sowell Management Services. Dave has his Series 6, 7, 24, 63 & 65 Securities Licenses as well as his Life, Health & Disability Insurance License. Driven by high ethical standards, Dave enjoys a substantial following throughout Arkansas.

Dave is married to Julie and they have one son, Joshua. Dave and Julie are very active in the missions department of their church and hope one day to travel abroad to see the fruits of their labor.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - OPERATIONS SPECIALIST– Connie Barron brings invaluable experience to the Sowell Management Services team with over 17 years at some of the biggest names in the financial services industry. Connie began her career with Merrill Lynch as a Sales Assistant where she worked with several of the firm's top producers and also received her Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses. Connie also worked as a Client Service Associate with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Connie is a great asset to the Sowell Management Services team with her knowledge and understanding of operations and her extensive background in customer service.

Connie is married to John and has two sons, Hunter and Matt, as well as a daughter and son-in-law, Lindsey and Matt.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – After receiving a BBA in Finance from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where Jeremy graduated Magna Cum Laude, he began his journey in the financial services industry in operations with a Broker/Dealer and then joined a local financial advisory firm. Bill Sowell met Jeremy as a guest instructor in one of Jeremy’s college classes and was very impressed with this young, ambitious student. After maintaining contact over the course of Jeremy’s young career, he was invited to join the team at Sowell Management Services. His primary responsibilities include building and maintaining client relationships with our valued Financial Advisors and Broker/Dealer network. Jeremy has a Series 7 & 66 Securities License as well as his Real Estate License and Life, Health & Disability Insurance License. He is currently a candidate in the CFA Program.

With a hard work ethic, Jeremy is very involved in the community primarily through mentoring underprivileged youth. He is also very active with youth in his church.

Jeremy is married to the love of his life, Katie, who is a kindergarten teacher.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, the Mullenax Family has been in business for the greater part of 60 years, which helped prepare Judy for her role with Sowell Management Services.

Judy’s early career was in the banking industry before migrating to the family business as Office Manager. In 1990 Judy became Executive Director for the Arkansas Safety Council and in 2008 joined her brother (Dave Mullenax) as Administrative Assistant with Mullenax Financial Group. As Administrative Assistant, Judy has many responsibilities with Sowell Management, but none more important than helping our clients understand how valuable their business is to Sowell Management Services.

Judy has two beautiful daughters and two wonderful grandchildren. She is very involved in community events and other outreach programs through her church.