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Stephens Group Welcomes Ben Bryles as Senior Associate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”), the private investment firm backed by the Witt Stephens and Elizabeth Campbell families, is pleased to announce the addition of Ben Bryles as a Senior Associate on the investment team.

Mr. Bryles assists the team's investment efforts by conducting financial analysis, due diligence, and industry research to evaluate new investment opportunities and manage existing portfolio companies. Prior to joining Stephens Group in 2026, he was a Senior Associate at Align Capital Partners. He began his career as an investment banking analyst at Stephens Inc. and Marriott & Co.

Witt Stephens, Chairman and CEO of Stephens Group, said, "We are pleased to welcome Ben to Stephens Group. He brings a strong background in private equity and investment banking, and we look forward to the perspective and expertise he will contribute to our investment efforts."

About The Stephens Group, LLC

The Stephens Group, LLC (https://www.stephensgroup.com) is a private investment firm that partners with talented management teams to help build valuable businesses. Backed by the resources of the Witt Stephens and Elizabeth Campbell families, the firm combines the operational expertise of a private equity firm with the flexibility provided by long-term capital. With over $2 billion of private equity assets under management, the firm has a long history of providing informed, sophisticated expertise and working with owners and managers to help them successfully achieve their strategic visions and build long-term value. Since 2006, Stephens Group has invested in over 50 companies, targeting investments in industries across the U.S., including industrial products and services, specialty distribution, and vertical software.

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Allie Laborde
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The Stephens Group, LLC
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501.377.3401

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Allie Laborde
Managing Director, Business Development
The Stephens Group, LLC
pressreleases@stephensgroup.com
501.377.3401

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