Professional Services

Bookkeeper Plus Announces Mary Leverett as Partner

Bookkeeper Plus is proud to announce that Mary Leverett has become a partner in the Northwest Arkansas bookkeeping and fractional CFO firm.For those who know Mary professionally, the decision makes perfect sense. She is detail-oriented, dependable, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to helping clients understand their financials and feel confident about the decisions they make for their businesses.But to Mary Schopp, owner of Bookkeeper Plus, those qualities tell only part of the story.“There...

Finance + Legal Services

We are locally owned and operated

Mach 1 Financial Group is locally owned and operated, but what does that actually mean for your financial goals?You receive customized and coordinated solutions.You will receive a financial plan designed specifically for you by a dedicated team. We connect with your valued professionals to coordinate your investments, taxes, and estate plans. If you are in need of tax or estate planning, we offer solutions to meet your needs. Mach 1 lives where you live. Real estate values, corporate...

Arts + Culture

Color, Movement and Connection

Amy Eichler's Fast-Paced, Intuitive Approach Transforms Movement and Emotion into Vivid Works of Art Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Miles Witt Boyer, contributed From the canvas to the stage, Rogers local Amy Eichler has always been drawn to the arts. Originally from Fayetteville, she grew up painting with her mother and taking dance lessons, developing a love for both visual and performing arts at an early age. “I’m thankful to have been able to turn both my passions into...

Food + Beverage

Wagyu Nurtured By The Ozark Mountains

Meet The Family Mindfully Raising The Premium Wagyu Beef Enjoyed At NWA's Most Celebrated Restaurants Article by Claire McFarland & Michelle Bazis | Photography by Claire McFarland There’s something special about knowing the story behind the food on your table. The Rogers City Lifestyle team recently had the pleasure of spending time with the Smith family at Ozark Natural State Co., seeing firsthand the care, dedication, and heart that go into raising their premium American Wagyu cattle. From...

Life + Culture

On the Other End of the Line

Inside the Arkansas Crisis Center’s peer-to-peer text line for teens and the young men and women behind it. Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Michelle Bazis When a crisis hits close to home, knowing exactly where to turn can save a life. That is why the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was created. It replaced a long, hard-to-remember 1-800 number with a simple three-digit code that is just as easy to call as 911. This change helps reduce the stigma surrounding mental health...

Travel

The Perfect NWA Getaway

Inside the family-friendly magic of Big Cedar Lodge Article by Sydney Sullivan | Photography by Big Cedar Lodge There is a particular kind of magic that happens when a family trades the everyday for the wide open Ozarks, and Big Cedar Lodge has built 4,600 acres around that feeling. Tucked into the hills above Table Rock Lake, just under three hours from Northwest Arkansas, this resort has quietly become one of the Midwest's most beloved family escapes. The drive alone sets the tone, and for...

Finance + Legal Services

The 20% Tax Deduction Business Owners are Probably Missing in 2026

William Martens, CPA | Director of Tax Planning - Mach 1 Financial GroupIn this article, we will discuss a section of the code applicable to those who run their own businesses, specifically what is known as the Sec 199A Qualified Business Income deduction, or simply QBI.Section 199A starts with a basic rule: a taxpayer other than a corporation may deduct 20% of qualified business income with respect to the qualified trade or business, subject to a limitation based on 20% of taxable income less...

Finance + Legal Services

Standard Deduction Made "Permanent"

William Martens, CPA | Director of Tax Planning - Mach 1 Financial GroupWe've all likely heard of the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"—or OBBBA—that was signed into law about a year ago. But other than being big and beautiful, what exactly does this mean for you as a taxpayer?Let’s talk about bracket and deduction certainty.Essentially, the OBBBA makes our current tax brackets and standard deduction levels permanent. Now, technically, you won't feel a massive difference here compared to...

Finance + Legal Services

How the OBBBA Changes Itemized Deductions

William Martens, CPA | Director of Tax Planning - Mach 1 Financial GroupIn this article, I'd like to talk about a couple of specific OBBBA provisions that will impact those taxpayers who have large deductions and still wish to itemize. One is certainly big and beautiful, and one is... not very big and not beautiful if you want to itemize.Let's start with SALT deductions. Even more salty than that Auntie Anne's pretzel from the mall you've been craving since childhood, the new permanent SALT...

Finance + Legal Services

What is a Trump Account? | Mach 1 Financial Group

Rogers, Arkansas | June 29th, 2026A Trump Account is a specialized investment account designed for American children under the age of 18, functioning essentially as a "starter IRA" managed by a parent or guardian. While the account is registered under the management of an adult custodian, the child legally owns the account assets. To promote steady and secure long-term wealth accumulation, the portfolio mandate dictates that all funds must be allocated exclusively into low-cost, broad-market...