Mary E. Mccraw
THE ARKANSAS FINANCIAL GROUP
Little Rock, AR 72207-6366
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CRD#: 4693507
Professional summary
Mary Elizabeth Mccraw, CFP®, who also goes by Mary Elizabeth Thompson, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE ARKANSAS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Mary has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.
Biography
Mary McCraw joined The Arkansas Financial Group in 2008 and is a Financial Advisor and Partner. Mary has over 18 years experience in financial planning helping clients achieve their goals. At AFG, she works with a variety of clients including young professionals and families just starting out. She works closely with these clients to provide the tools early in their financial lives that will help them reach their goals. Mary has had experience serving a wide variety of clients during her career and has a passion for helping people manage their financial lives.
Prior to joining AFG, she worked for a boutique wealth management firm in Los Angeles, preparing financial plans for clients in the entertainment industry. While in Los Angeles, Mary obtained the Certified Financial PlannerTM designation.
She began her career in Little Rock working as a Paraplanner at Financial Decisions Institute, serving middle-income clients. Mary attended The University of North Texas in Denton where she obtained bachelor’s degree in Finance with an emphasis in Personal Financial Planning.
Mary’s strong belief in fee-only financial planning makes her position with the Arkansas Financial Group an excellent match.
Mary is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Little Rock and has served on the Board as Treasurer, Nominating Director and Administrative VP.
In her spare time, Mary enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with her husband, Kyle and twin daughters, Dana and Catherine.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Retirement Income Management
Education Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Baby Boomers
College/Education Planning
Estate & Generational Planning...
Generation X
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Medical Professionals
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mary Elizabeth Thompson
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2006
Experience
Current
November 14, 2008 - Present
THE ARKANSAS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 1001 N. University Ave. Suite 200, Little Rock, AR 72207-6366RIA
CRD#: 104808
Little Rock, AR
Past
February 8, 2007 - December 5, 2008
THE WEALTH COLLABORATIVE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 142618
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past
December 7, 2004 - December 31, 2007
LWI FINANCIAL INC.
RIA
CRD#: 111861
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
August 6, 2003 - November 17, 2004
FINANCIAL DECISIONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 117639
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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THE ARKANSAS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
ARKANSAS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | THE ARKANSAS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CRD#: 104808 / SEC#: 801-23922
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/1985 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Arkansas(11/14/2008)
IAR
Texas(10/12/2021)
Current Firm
THE ARKANSAS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
ARKANSAS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | THE ARKANSAS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CRD#: 104808 / SEC#: 801-23922
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1001 N. University Ave. Suite 200, Little Rock, AR 72207-6366
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 7757, Little Rock, AR 72217-7757
Phone number
(501) 376-9051
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11
SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,608 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 861,387,705 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | ||
| 10/30/2024 | ||
| 08/17/2023 | ||
| 08/16/2023 |
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