The Arkansas Financial Group

08/31/2026

Our very own Jake Spradlin, CFP®, has written a thoughtful piece about the intangible value of a financial planner. If you are using a financial planner, Jake shows you how to get the most from that relationship, beyond the value of the investments themselves.

Let's discuss the valuable things a financial planner provides.

08/26/2026

Our recently celebrated Billion Dollar Dinner couldn't have been done without our very own Cynthia Williams, whose effort and detail in planning made every part of this night so memorable. We also must thank some of the amazing small local businesses in our community who helped us with this event.

We would like to give a big thank you to:
- Dinner - Brave New Restaurant
New Restaurant
- Flowers - Norwood Day Floral
Day Floral Co.

08/17/2026

Mary McCraw, CFP®, our Vice President and Shareholder, has written a great piece on how people in their 40s should begin planning for retirement. Read it here:

Much like your 30s, your 40s are often busy and filled with competing financial priorities. By now, you likely have your financial basics covered, so you

08/12/2026

We are thrilled to be able to celebrate reaching $1 Billion assets under management. This milestone isn’t just a number to us – it represents the trust of our clients, the strength of a fee-only financial planning firm, and the dedication of our team. We gathered to celebrate this achievement and, more importantly, to thank the individuals who made it happen.

Thank you to our clients for your continued trust and collaboration. Here is to the next chapter of growing together.

08/04/2026

Many of us haven't heard of Qualified Charitable Distributions. But they may provide a meaningful tax benefit for the donor while the charitable organization receives much needed support. Our president, Kristina Bolhouse, CPA/PFS, CFP®, explains why QCD's are a true win-win:

A QCD allows an IRA owner, at least age 70½, to direct money from an IRA to an eligible charitable organization.

07/29/2026

This summer, we welcomed two outstanding interns from the University of Arkansas, Zackary Clark and Ava Darr. They have gained hands-on experience, contributed to key projects, and brought fresh ideas and enthusiasm to our teams.

We appreciate having these talented students on our team and look forward to their continued contributions. Welcome to the AFG team!

07/20/2026

Jake Spradlin, CFP®, and a valuable member of our team, offers great info about Financial Literacy and how important it is. He shows that it's declining and explains why here:

If I told you there is an eight-question quiz that tested your financial knowledge, how do you think you would score? According to a recent study from the

07/06/2026

In this blog post, our Vice President and partner, Mary McCraw, CFP®, focuses on helping people in their 30's get on, and stay on, the best path for financial security as they age. Retirement comes more quickly than most folks realize and here are very smart suggestions to be in the best shape possible when that time comes.

The habits you build in your 30s can make a big difference in your long-term financial security.

06/22/2026

Our president, Kristina Bolhouse, CPA/PFS, CFP®, has written a wonderful piece about the five states of grief as they might affect us in different areas of our lives, as well as how we might react, or live with them in a healthy way. This is really worth reading:

Utilizing a five step framework to manage financial uncertainty and change.

06/08/2026

Do today's big tech companies run the same risks that occurred during the .com crash in the late 90's? Jake Spradlin, CFP®, explains why today's markets are fundamentally different. See what he says in this very interesting and educational read:

With the stock market at record highs you may worry about another bubble.