Meet The Team
The team behind Arkansas Retirement & Wealth is made up of qualified financial professionals who are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their ideal retirements.
Steve Irwin Partner / Investment Adviser Representative
Licensed Insurance Agent
AR License #1665222 |CRD #3273883
Steve has been helping retirees and pre-retirees in Garland and surrounding counties for 35 years. His agency, The Irwin Agency, has grown to be the recognized leader in retirement planning for the Hot Springs, Arkansas, area. He and his wife, Rhonda, are both lifelong residents of Hot Springs and have two children, Miles and Lauren. Steve and Rhonda Irwin partnered with two existing employees to form Arkansas Retirement Consultants, LLC. Arkansas Retirement & Wealth has all of the same employees committed to excellence and customer service that our clients have come to love and respect.
Investment advisory products and services made available through Foresight Investment Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor.
Blake Buttrum Partner / Investment Adviser Representative
Licensed Insurance Agent
AR License #16838337 | CRD #6190953
Blake joined The Irwin Agency in 2010 after graduating from Henderson State University. Blake loves helping people achieve their lifelong goals through strategic planning and case design. Blake became an investment adviser representative in 2013 to further expand his ability to help individuals in retirement.
He is married to Ashley, who works for Hall & Koppel Orthodontics. Together they have a daughter, Elley. They have been lifelong residents of the Hot Springs area.
Investment advisory products and services made available through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM), a Registered Investment Adviser.
Matt Minton Partner / Investment Adviser Representative
Licensed Insurance Agent
AR License #16838338 | CRD #6553971
Matt Minton joined The Irwin Agency team in May of 2011 after graduating from Henderson State University. Matt became an investment adviser representative in 2015 to further expand his ability to help individuals in retirement. He resides in Bismarck, Arkansas, his hometown. Matt helps his clients with issues ranging from Medicare and Medicaid to retirement and legacy planning.
Matt’s wife Kelly is a 1st grade teacher at Bismark elementary school. Together they have a son, Matthew Clifton, and two daughters, Noella and Nova.
Investment advisory products and services made available through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM), a Registered Investment Adviser.
Rhonda Irwin Partner / Vice President of Accounting
Rhonda co-founded The Irwin Agency and is currently a partner of Arkansas Retirement & Wealth. Rhonda also serves as the accounting officer for the firm.
Rhonda has lived in Hot Springs her entire life. She and her husband, Steve, have two children, Miles and Lauren.
Rhonda Yates Receptionist
Rhonda spent over 31 years with the U.S. Postal service. She joined us part-time after she retired. Her hobbies include ballroom dance, working with stained glass, french beaded flowers and needlework. She has lived on Lake Hamilton since 1991 and enjoys the many activities that it offers. As a native Arkansan, she believes this is the best place on earth.
Christin Mortimore Director of Client Services / Licensed Insurance Agent
AR License #20276699
Christin joined Arkansas Retirement & Wealth in 2021 after relocating to the Hot Springs area from Louisiana with her husband and their three children—James, Kellie, and Noah. She initially served as Marketing Director, leading all marketing and social media efforts for the firm. As the company has grown, Christin has transitioned into a key role in operations and client relations, helping ensure daily processes run smoothly and clients receive exceptional service. She is also licensed in Life and Health insurance. Outside of work, Christin and her family enjoy exploring everything Arkansas has to offer.
Matthew Giberson Marketing Director
Matthew Giberson is the Marketing Director at Arkansas Retirement & Wealth, where he leads event planning, video production, and digital marketing efforts. His goal is to help the firm reach and serve clients effectively through clear messaging and strategic outreach. Before joining the team, Matthew founded Mind Gap Media Ventures LLC, a creative agency focused on video production and digital strategy for businesses and nonprofits. He also brings entrepreneurial experience from owning and operating Mug Shots Express, a local coffee shop in Hot Springs that expanded to two locations and was voted Best Coffee Shop by residents in 2018. Matthew is a graduate of Champion Christian College in Hot Springs. He lives in the area with his wife, Angela, a local real estate broker, and their three children: Rhylee, Laelyn, and Rowan.
Noelle Mabry Office Manager/ Licensed Insurance Agent
AR License #20632759
Noelle joined Arkansas Retirement & Wealth in 2021, bringing over a decade of experience in the industry. She initially served as the Director of Client Services for her first three years with us. In January of 2025, Noelle was promoted and is now the Office Manager for Arkansas Retirement & Wealth, overseeing daily operations and team coordination. Her desire to continue providing exceptional service to our clients and her dedication to efficiency and effectiveness make her a vital asset to the firm's continued growth. She is also a licensed insurance agent. Noelle has been a resident of Hot Springs since 1994 and has two children, Kyle and Garrett.
Glenda Clark Receptionist
Glenda, originally a southern belle from Louisiana, lived in California for 32 years, but moved back to the south with her husband, Curtis, in 2021. She worked as a legal assistant for 30+ years and joined us part-time in 2022 after retiring for 8 years. Her hobbies include cooking, gardening, jigsaw puzzles and Scrabble. She has three children, Jeremy, Justin, and Sean, and two grandchildren, Caleb and Jaden
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