Stephens is a privately held financial services firm focused on building long-term relationships and long-term results. Capital Markets & Advisory Objective, expert advice and a full array of services to clients in a broad range of industries Investment Banking Public Finance Research Equity Sales & Trading Fixed Income Sales & Trading Capital Management A unique perspective on investing that enables us to spot opportunities that others miss and avoid the pitfalls of narrow, short-term thinking. Private Equity Partnering with exceptional management teams to build businesses. Corporate Risk Management Custom commercial insurance solutions to protect assets and control costs. Employee Benefits Comprehensive advice and solutions for employee benefits.