
MEET CHRIS


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.