As a Certified Financial Planner™, Gail Murdoch focuses on financial planning with a holistic approach to her clients’ financial wellbeing. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arkansas Tech University where she graduated Cum Laude. She completed her CFP® coursework through Rice University. As a CFP®, she has been trained in financial planning, estate planning, investments, insurance, taxation, and retirement plans. She uses this training to create complex financial plans and investment strategies which focus on probabilities, legacy issues, and tax efficiencies.  She holds the Series 7, 24, 51 and 63 securities licenses and is also licensed to sell life insurance (Ark. Ins. Lic. #10694750). Ms. Murdoch founded Cardinal Investment Group in Conway, Ark., in 2009.  She is a life-long member of Memorial Presbyterian Church in Atkins, Ark., where she serves as Clerk of Session. She is a member of the Conway Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Conway.  She and her husband, Mark Murdoch, have been married for 31 years.  They have one daughter, Moira; a son-in-law Judd Moore and a two granddaughters, Laykin and Penelope Moore.  Their daughter, Moira, is a resident at the UAMS College of Medicine.

For most people there are two major decisions to make concerning their financial well-being.  The first is the life-long accumulation of retirement funds.  The second is the very important time of living from those funds in retirement.  Mitch Tapson understands this process and works with his clients to achieve this outcome. He began his business career early in life as an insurance agent for his father, eventually owning the agency.  He earned his bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He became a minister later in life and still serves Hillcrest Community Church as Pastor.  He was licensed for managing investments in 2007.  Mr. Tapson holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses.  He is licensed to sell life and health insurance (AR. Ins. Lic. #9582697).  In 2009, Mr. Tapson joined Cardinal Investment Group.  In addition to advising his clients in financial planning and investments, he brings knowledge and experience with variable annuity analysis, financial counseling, and fiduciary issues of 401(k) retirement plans.  He and his wife Delores make their home in Little Rock.  Mitch as three daughters who all live in the central Arkansas area and most importantly, have given Mitch four granddaughters and four grandsons.

Gary Seibel started his career in banking as a branch manager, then a lender in both residential and commercial lending. From there he was asked to become a wholesaler at a REIT where he acted as an investor to banks and various lending institutions. He went on to become the president of a lending firm in Little Rock, and then a division president of an investment firm, and was the CFO for a health strategies company.

Mr. Seibel received his securities licenses in 2010. He holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses along with a life insurance license (Ark. Ins. Lic. #11724706).  In 2011, Mr. Seibel joined Cardinal Investment Group.  He specializes in financial advising with a focus on investment advising and retirement planning. Mr. Seibel further specializes in financial coaching services for individuals and businesses that need something more than standard financial advice. Acting as a business consultant, Mr. Seibel uses his financial knowledge and experience to provide a CFO role for multiple small and growing businesses.

Mr. Seibel studied at Berean University (Biblical Studies), SAU Tech (Fire Science), and Liberty University (Government and Finance). Mr. Seibel has held several board positions in the past for a variety of civic and nonprofit entities and is currently the chairman of the Sons of the Flag board, an organization dedicated to revolutionizing burn care. He also serves on the board for Rally Point NPC. He is a member of the Conway Chamber of Commerce. He enjoys outdoor activities as a hobby, including running and fitness training; is an avid reader, a perpetual student, and is a proficient guitar player.

David DeRosa joined Cardinal Investment Group following a 40-year career in Information Technology, with the last 20 years focusing on Sales Leadership and Account Management.  In addition to his professional experience, Mr. DeRosa has studied and applied financial principles to his personal life and is eager to share his experience with his clients. Mr. DeRosa holds the Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses along with a life insurance license (Ark. Ins. Lic. #19248169), allowing him to provide investment advice and trade securities for clients. 

For about 30 years he and his family have made Conway their home. He and his wife, Cindy, have two grown daughters, Morgan and Dayle and one grandson. They all share a love of travel and have even lived abroad which allowed them to gain valuable insight into a new culture.  In addition to traveling, Mr. DeRosa enjoys cycling and the health benefits it brings.

His desire to give back to his community has led Mr. DeRosa to participate in many church and civic organizations over the years. He is currently a member of the Kiwanis and Optimist Clubs and serves as president of the Faulkner County Landlord Association. He is a member of the Conway Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife are members of New Life Church and lead a community group on the Foundation of Marriage.

Jamie Taber began her career in financial services in 1994 as an administrative assistant before obtaining her securities and insurance licenses in 1999. Over the course of her career, she has built more than three decades of industry experience. Prior to joining Cardinal Investment Group, Jamie served as a financial advisor with Knight Investments Group for 13 years and spent 14 years affiliated with LPL Financial. Her professional background also includes 12 years with a law firm specializing in securities litigation, providing her with a unique depth of knowledge and perspective within the financial services industry.

Jamie holds her Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations, along with state insurance licenses in life, health, and annuities.

Outside of the office, Jamie treasures time with her family. She has two children, Michael (Shanna) and Brandon (Madison), and is the proud grandmother of four — Macey, Sadie, Mason, and Mylah. When she is not serving clients, you’ll likely find her enjoying time at the lake with her family or working as a licensed PRCA Rodeo Photographer.

We are excited to have Jamie on our team and look forward to the experience, dedication, and care she brings to our clients.

Erin McMillan has been a valued member of the Cardinal Investment Group team since 2022, where she diligently assists advisors in meeting clients' needs. As the friendly face of the company, Erin ensures that every visitor feels welcomed and valued upon entering Cardinal's office. Beyond her role at the forefront, Erin participates in charity events, embodying Cardinal's commitment to community engagement. Outside of her professional endeavors, Erin always enjoys a chance to read a good book in her free time.