Chris McNew
Senior Vice President - Investments, Branch Manager at Benjamin Edwards Inc.
About
Chris McNew, RICP®, is Senior Vice President – Investments and Branch Manager at Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. in Harrison, Arkansas. In this leadership role, he oversees branch operations and client service teams while providing comprehensive investment advice and wealth management solutions to individuals, families, and business owners.
McNew specializes in asset allocation, portfolio construction, retirement and Social Security planning strategies, as well as trust, estate, and insurance planning. His expertise spans a wide range of financial planning services, with a particular focus on long-term retirement strategies and customized investment portfolios for clients in the local community and surrounding regions.
With a career spanning over 25 years, McNew began his financial services journey in 1997 at A.G. Edwards, later serving as First Vice President – Investments and Branch Manager at Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and his professional accomplishments are grounded in a commitment to trust, integrity, and client-focused solutions.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. | Senior Vice President - Investments, Branch Manager | Jan 2015 to Present | My investment philosophy is based on the proactive process of capturing opportunity while managing risk. In working side-by-side with each client, I will seek to create, implement, and monitor strateg... |
| Wells Fargo Advisors | First Vice President - Investments; Branch Manager | Feb 1997 to Jan 2015 | — |
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
1992 — 1995
Bruno-Pyatt High School
1988 — 1991
Skills & Expertise
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