Stephens | 30,113 followers on LinkedIn. Stephens is a privately held financial services firm focused on building long-term relationships and long-term results. | Founded in 1933, Stephens is a family of privately-held, independent financial services firms focused on building value for companies, state and local governments, institutions and high-net-worth investors. We are headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, with offices in leading cities across the country and overseas. Since our founding, Stephens has pursued an independent course.