NWA Benefits

NWA Benefit Counselors, LLC


MIKE Standrod, CLU, REBC

Listens,  Planner and Problem-solver, Logical,  Wants to know "why?"

One of the few Registered Employee Benefit Consultants in Arkansas, Mike focuses on helping both employers and employees get the maximum value from their benefit dollar. Mike has over 35 years insurance experience in specializing in designing, administering and communicating employee benefit plans, corporate insurance and business continuation planning.   Clients range from public school systems, manufacturing firms, contractors, professional firms to small "mom & pop" businesses.  

Mike's hobbies include volunteering as a Master Gardener, travelling and being a weekend warrior as a collegiate and professional tennis umpire, evaluator & instructor          read more about Mike....

                                                milt jones, clu, chfc, lutcf

                                                                                                     Spreadsheet guru, Dedicated, Philisophical

Milt brings to the table 50 years of insurance and financial planning experience. A Chartered Financial Consultant, he applies the "golden rule" on a daily basis, providing sound, conservative advice to both corporate and individual clients. .  Milt specializes in retirement planning and insurance solutions for the senior market.

Milt is very active in his church and local civic organizations.  Milt's latest hobby is photography and he is becoming mildly famous as a local shutterbug.             read more about Milt....

   Danny walters

   Conscientious.  Competitive.  Friendly.  Builds long-term relationships.

With over 30 years in the insurance business Danny specializes in individual life, health and annuities, 403b teacher annuities, supplemental insurance and school system enrollments.  He takes great pride in the service of individuals and building client relationships.  He is certified as an ACA "ObamaCare" personal health advisor/enroller.

Danny enjoys running, canoeing, hiking and most competitive sports.         read more  of Danny's qualifications....

gary d. cooper, ea   (of counsel)

Logical, sound advice.  "Tells it like it is".  Knows the system. Simplifies the complicated. 

As an "Enrolled Agent" Gary brings over 30 years experience as an IRS corporate tax field auditor. He also has over 10 years experience in private accounting practice.  With a confidential review, Gary can alert business owners and individuals to potential audit/tax problems.    

Gary is and avid cyclist, golfer and tennis duffer.  He is active in grandfathering and outdoor activities.

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