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Legacy Capital is proud to announce the promotion of Jessica Sorg to Vice President of Operations & Administration and Director of Life Underwriting.
Little Rock, Ark. — March 16, 2026 — Legacy Capital announced today that Wes A. Zwiegers has been named an Equity Partner of the firm, effective January 1, 2026.
Legacy Capital is pleased to announce that Riley Jones has joined the firm as a Financial Analyst, marking a meaningful moment for a firm whose very name reflects a commitment to building and sustaining legacies.
We are proud to announce that Legacy Capital has been named the runner-up in Arkansas in Citywire's 2025 "50 Growers Across America" report, highlighting the fastest-growing independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) across the United States.
High Profile - Matthew Ridgway Jones The Arkansas Democrate Gazette interviews Matt Jones about his life, personal philosophies, and money management.
Death and Taxes: What Life Insurance Can Do For Your Estate Plan Arkansas Money & Politics interviews Jason Prather about how Life Insurance can help with Estate Planning.
Asset Ascent: Three Investment Firms see 40%+ Asset Growth Matt Jones is interviewed by Arkansas Business about the growth of assets under management for Legacy in 2023.
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Three Numbers Every Woman Should Know

A quiet shift is happening. Women are building their own wealth through careers, often serving as the primary earners in their families, and inheriting assets from their parents and spouses....

Understanding the Emotions Behind Financial Decisions

February is an interesting month in the financial calendar. The holiday excitement has faded, credit card bills from December have arrived, and tax season is in full swing....

Year-End Giving Strategies: Tax-Smart and Impactful

About one-third of all charitable contributions are made in December, driven by holiday spirit and year-end tax preparation. So, if you’re considering making annual charitable donations, ...

Money Talks: How to Use Holiday Gatherings to Start Family Financial Conversations

As you gather with family around the holidays, it may be a good opportunity to discuss a potentially uncomfortable, but necessary topic: family finances. ...

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early If You Can?

Receiving a bonus, inheritance, or an increase in income often prompts a key financial question: Should I use this money to pay off my mortgage, or invest it?...

Smart Moves to Consider Before Year-End

The final months of the year can sneak up quickly, and with them come deadlines, decisions, and distractions. Before the holiday season takes over your calendar, fall can be a valuable window to revisit your financial strategy and make sure you’re closing out...

Why More Families are Choosing to Gift Wealth Earlier – and How to Do It

Estate management isn’t just about what happens after you’re gone— it’s also about what you can do now to help manage future estate taxes, transfer wealth strategically, and attempt to create a meaningful impact during your lifetime....
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How Do You Turn Retirement Savings Into A Reliable Income Strategy?

Transitioning from earning a paycheck to relying on your savings can feel overwhelming. As financial professionals, we help clients navigate this shift by developing strategies that turn the wealth they’ve accumulated into reliable retirement income....

Is It Smarter to Buy or Rent a Second Home?

Whether your idea of a perfect vacation is sitting on a pristine beach, fishing in a mountain lake, or playing the back nine between pickleball matches, many of our clients have come to us over the years with the same question—should I buy a vacation home or just continue to rent?...

From College Acceptances to Affordability: In the Final Stretch

For families with college-bound students, the financial realities of higher...

Tax Season Brings a New Wave of Identity Theft Risks

Tax season brings a new wave of identity theft risks, with criminals...

10 Facts You May Not Know About Social Security

The following ten surprising facts about Social Security reveal critical insights that may be able to enhance your retirement strategy....

Navigating Healthcare Costs in Retirement: Life After Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

As you approach retirement, a critical aspect of your retirement strategy can catch even the most financially savvy individuals off guard: healthcare costs....

Year-End Giving Strategies: Maximizing Your Impact

As we enter the holiday season, now is a great time to think about your giving strategy and your contributions to the charitable organizations and causes you care most about. ...

Safeguarding Your Identity: Essential Tips for Financial Security

One of our primary goals is to help our clients create a financial strategy and protect their wealth. In today’s digital age, identity theft threatens your finances, so it’s crucial to understand the risks and take proactive measures....

The Impact of Elections on the Market and Tax Policy

We are in the final stretch of the 2024 presidential election race. As we follow the news and parse the most recent polls, some may ask, “How might what happens on November 5 impact my finances?” ...

Estate Management Pitfalls

During your prime earning years, it may be a good idea to consider updating your estate strategy to ensure that it reflects your wishes. From time to time, we see families make potentially expensive missteps....

Ten Common Estate Strategy Mistakes You Should Avoid

Whether you’re newly married, starting a family, or nearing retirement, an estate strategy may be on your mind. We have helped clients craft legacy strategies for their families, and want to share our experience to help you navigate some missteps we have seen others make....

At Legacy Capital, we believe that an educated client is a satisfied client. To uphold this belief, we communicate weekly through our Legacy Insights piece. Our purpose is to provide information about the market and provide helpful tips. We also send out additional commentaries when unusual market events occur. We consistently use simple, concise language to convey our messages as a means for our clients to clearly navigate and understand the information.

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Making the Complex Simple

Financial lives can be complex and the greater your wealth, often times the greater the complexities. If you work with experienced professionals who can serve as your quarterback, coordinating and managing these complexities, it frees you to focus on enjoying the freedom and privileges of wealth and doing the things that are most important in your life.

Legacy Capital is a locally-owned boutique firm with a team-oriented and holistic approach to serving clients’ wealth management needs. We are not a large public corporation run by executives in other cities, nor are we a small three-person organization with insufficient resources to adequately serve our clients.


If you want a firm that can address your wealth management needs, offer the appropriate risk management solution, coordinate the efforts of your professional advisors and help ensure your personal legacy, let’s have a conversation.

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