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        Chris Bequette was born in Missouri but his first adult decision was to attend the

alma mater of his Mom and Dad, the University of Arkansas.  As a second-generation

Razorback football player, Chris redshirted in 1983, before helping Arkansas achieve a

35-13-1 record from 1984-1987, and appear in 4 straight bowl games, including the

Orange Bowl.  Chris competed as a defensive tackle (1984) and offensive guard and

tackle (1985-1987), lettering four years, starting in thirty-seven consecutive games and

was voted one of four team captains in 1987.  Chris earned his undergraduate degree in

three years and played his last two seasons for the Razorbacks while attending law

school, graduating in 1989.  He is licensed to practice law in Arkansas and Missouri.

 

       After coaching football two seasons at Appalachian State University, Chris returned

to Arkansas to work as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Little Rock from 1993-1995,

trying over thirty jury trials, including a number of murder and violent crime cases. 

In late 1995, Chris entered the financial services industry.  Since 2007 he has been the

owner of a wealth management practice helping individuals and families win financially

through financial education, planning and investment management services.  Chris lives

in Little Rock and is longtime member of the Cathedral of St. Andrew, and is engaged in various charitable

endeavors including the Knights of Columbus.  Chris has one son, Luc, who is playing his final college football

season in the PAC-12 Conference.