We offer financial solutions and security through honesty, integrity and service: Welcome to APWM
Seeking financial guidance in Little Rock, AR and beyond? Look no further than Asset Protection Wealth Management, LLC. Our mission is to equip individuals and businesses with financial strategies and planning, with the goal of long-term financial clarity and security.

President and Founder, Author
Justin E. (Gary) Garrison, Jr., is a well-known financial educator in the central Arkansas area. Over the years, Gary has counseled thousands of Arkansas seniors. Retirees from many major employers, including AT&T, Baptist Health, Farmers Insurance Group, Entergy, the VA Medical Center, and the Arkansas public schools system, have consulted with him to find ways to preserve their capital, increase their income and more profitably organize their investments. His specialty is assisting those approaching or now in retirement financially prepare for and enjoy their retirement years.
Gary is a graduate of Louisiana Tech with a degree in finance and has been in the financial services business for over 25 years. He is President and Founder of Asset Protection Group, LLC, which is a Little Rock, AR, based insurance firm which specializes in annuities, long-term care, and life insurance. He is also the President and Founder of Asset Protection Wealth Management, LLC, a Little Rock, AR, based Registered Investment Advisory firm which specializes in fixed income portfolios, managed mutual funds, exchange traded funds, separately managed accounts, and tax planning. Gary is an Investment Advisor Representative registered with the Arkansas Securities Department.

Office Manager
As Office Manager, Mary Ann works closely with Gary and meticulously oversees all aspects of the office. She joined APWM after over 8 rewarding years at a large CPA firm (Vawter, Gammon, Norris & Co.) in Memphis, Tennessee, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge! She manages all daily operations, both in office and through social media and marketing. She has a positive attitude and strives to continually exceed the expectations of our valued clients and the APWM team! She loves visiting with clients in the office and meeting potential clients at our events! Mary Ann lives in Little Rock with her husband and two beloved lab-mix rescues, Duke and Remi.
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Strategic Alliances

MICHAEL BINGER, CFA®
President of Gradient Investments, LLC
As President, Michael is the leader of Gradient Investments and has been with the firm since 2012. He brings more than 30 years of industry experience including prior roles managing multi-billion dollar portfolios for an institutional asset manager. Michael is a CFA® charterholder and is a frequent contributor on CNBC, Fox Business, Barron’s, and the Wall Street Journal.

KEITH GANGL,
CFA®
Senior Portfolio Manager of Gradient Investments, LLC
Keith joined Gradient Investments in 2018 and has more than 25 years of industry experience. Prior roles include asset management for a multi-billion dollar portfolio with a large institutional asset management firm. Keith is a CFA® charterholder, managed a Lipper Award winning mutual fund, and has been featured in media outlets such as Investor’s Business Daily, Nasdaq, Reuters, and Bloomberg.

TYLER ELLEGARD, CFA®
Portfolio Manager of Gradient Investments, LLC
Tyler joined Gradient Investments in 2018 after prior roles with a large retail wealth advisory firm. Tyler has developed experience with financial advice, asset allocation, and investment analysis across the asset spectrum. He is a CFA® charterholder and has been featured in media outlets including TD Ameritrade Network, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal.
This endorsement of Gradient Investments, LLC is provided by an investment advisor who refers clients to Gradient Investments, LLC. A conflict of interest exists because this investment advisor receives a portion of the annual management fee charged by Gradient Investments, LLC, based on the assets under management of this investment advisor’s clients. This endorsement could assist in the investment advisor increasing the assets placed with Gradient Investments, LLC, and therefore their compensation. These investment advisors are not affiliated with or supervised by Gradient Investments, LLC. Endorsing investment advisor is also a client of Gradient Investments, LLC.

Kris Boyd
Attorney
Kris Boyd is a vibrant estate planning attorney whose practice concentrates on advising clients in preparing their assets for protection and distribution through wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and guardianships. Kris has been featured in magazines such as Little Rock Family and AY and on radio shows like The Family Money Show and The David Lukas Show. Kris is also the author of the popular article “Heir-ors In Judgment” featured in legal websites and journals. Kris is licensed to practice law in the States of Arkansas and Oklahoma.

John F. Hughes (Fred)
Independent Health Insurance Advisor
In 2005 John became a captive agent for an insurance company in Florida. He is very familiar with the different plans that are offered by the companies in order to better serve his clients. He is now on Medicare himself which puts him in the unique position to understand the needs of his clients and help them through the confusing choices they need to make. He also understands the needs of the family, because he is helping to raise his 3 grandchildren, a grandson and twin granddaughters.