As the founder of Wealth Stewards, Christopher Baugh brings over twenty-five years of experience to nonprofit organizations and their leadership. His two-plus decades in the industry have refined his approach to financial planning, most notably in long-term pastoral care.

In defiance of the status quo, where quantity superseded quality, Christopher made it his mission to forge meaningful, enduring relationships with clients, in harmony with his Christian faith. Catering to the unique needs of churches and pastors called for a dual understanding—that of service and the word of God; Christopher was up to the task, engaging the values that guide his spiritual life in the fulfillment of his profession. Today, he works with ministries across the nation, helping to improve their day-to-day operations.

Beyond his practice, Christopher takes pride in being a husband and father of six. His recreational pursuits include equestrian, beekeeping, and travel, among the disciplines of architecture and mechanics. His latest project is a ranch in Teton Valley, Idaho, where he continues to be a transformative presence. He is a benefactor of several charitable causes rooted in the local community and regularly engages the fellowship and teamwork of innovators across the nation.

Qualifications & Awards

• Founder of Wealth Stewards Financial, 2024-Present
• RJFS Executive Council, 2010-2023
• Branch Manager/Financial Planner with Raymond James Financial Services, 2005-2024
• Accredited Asset Management Specialist, College of Financial Planning, Denver, Colorado, 2000
• Bachelor of Science (Business Economics), Arkansas State University, 1998

Jennifer grew up on the rice farms of central Arkansas flagging airplanes in the days before GPS. After the farm, Jennifer attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (BSBA, Marketing Management), where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. During college Jennifer worked for her grandfather’s business, Harold Ives Transportation, and spent her summers on the floor of the House of Representatives with Marion Berry and in the Arkansas offices of Asa Hutchinson. Jennifer is a true renaissance woman – she cares for her four children, can build a chandelier, tend her garden, whip up a rack of lamb with a dried fig sauce, and design a winning marketing strategy for a radio ad campaign. Her extensive and award-winning experience as a Representative for Novartis makes Jennifer an ideal Director of Marketing, providing excellent hands-on care for the administrative needs of our clients.

Awards and Experience

• Director of Marketing, 2005-Present
• Asa Hutchinson’s Fayetteville office dealing with Veterans Affairs, 1998
• Marion Berry in DC; accompanied him on the floor of the house, in press interviews, coordinated official engagements during official scheduler’s absence, 1997

Ryan is a longtime Arkansan who brings a deep appreciation for local business and a nuanced understanding of individualized services and values to his role as director of client relations. In this position, he will support the services of Christopher Baugh in an administrative capacity, attending to each step of client care, from the infancy of the client-advisor relationship to its conclusion. Ryan strives to maintain contact with the client in a way that is both productive and personal, enforcing the firm’s belief that good communication is inseparable from good service. Above all, he hopes to preserve the standards of excellence demonstrated by his counterparts. In his off time, Ryan enjoys studying architecture and briefing himself on the latest car news. While it is his continued goal to travel more, he never fails to appreciate the comforts of home.