Sean Barron

Sean Barron, CFA has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Sean is currently working as the SVP, Senior Investment Officer at the First National Bank of Fort Smith since May 2022. Prior to that, they held several positions at Simmons Bank, including SVP, Senior Portfolio Manager, Director of Asset Allocation, and Senior Portfolio Manager. Sean started their career at Simmons Bank in July 2007 and continued to serve in different capacities until their recent role. Additionally, Sean Barron worked as an Adjunct Professor at UALR from January 2008 to May 2009. Sean began their professional journey at The Arkansas Financial Group, Inc. as a Financial Planner and Portfolio Manager from January 1998 to August 2002. With extensive experience in the financial industry, Sean Barron brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their current role.

Sean Barron, CFA holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, which they completed from 1992 to 1997. Sean further pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning, completing it in 2004. In addition, they participated in the CFP(R) Professional Education Program at the same institution, attaining the Certified Financial Planner designation in 2001. To enhance their expertise, Sean obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute in 2004.