We are dedicated to our clients and the integrity of our practice. Call for an appointment today, an Our focus is what is best for you, the client. Garrison, Jr.
Asset Protection Wealth Management is an independent privately-owned registered investment advisory firm. We help realize your dreams by offering creative solutions through an open and transparent advisory process utilizing mutual funds, exchange traded funds, and separately managed accounts. Ready for financial independence?
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Our Team:
Justin E. ("Gary")
President and Founder
Justin E. ( Gary ) Garrison, Jr., is a well-known financial educator in the central Arkansas area. Little Rock Monthly profiled him as having "one of the largest annuity practices in Arkansas ." Over the years, Gary has counseled thousands of Arkansas seniors. Retirees from many major employers, including AT&T, Baptist Health, Farmers Insuranc...e 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. After successfully completing an intensive 16-module training course, Gary earned the Chartered Federal Employee Consultants designation. He speaks to thousands of seniors all over Arkansas and covers timely topics of concern to senior investors. MARY ANN CALHOUN, 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, Buddy and Duke.
10/07/2025
Money Monday with Asset Protection Wealth Management
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05/02/2025
Gary answers common investments and finance questions. Staying in stocks and investments all depends on what your goals are. It is best to stay invested in the market if you are looking at long term plans. For short term plans, park your money in safe accounts like CD's and money market programs that has high interest rates. You can take social security benefits anywhere from age 62-70. Pay attention to when you will receive your full/max retirement benefits. Make sure you have will beneficiaries on all accounts.
* Should I get out of the Market with the extreme volatility, or should I stay invested?
* When should I start taking my social security benefits?
* How can we be sure our kids/grandkids will receive our IRA and 401K retirement accounts when something happens to us?
12/09/2024
Top 5 Year End Financial Mistakes to Avoid:
- Not taking advantage of tax-advantaged accounts
- Waiting too long to re-balance investment portfolio
- Overspending during the holidays
- Ignoring your emergency fund
- Procrastinating on estate planning
11/18/2024
While it may seem hard to imagine, a surprising number of people unwittingly abandon their 401(k) accounts. Think about it — between job changes, maybe a move, marriage or divorce — retirement and old 401(k) accounts may not be top of mind.