Bearden & Associates primarily provides fiscal and tax policy consulting and limited government consulting.

Carl Bearden began Bearden & Associates in 1998. As an independent contractor, Mr. Bearden fills the roll of Chief Executive Officer of United for Missouri and United for Missouri's Future, two non-profit statewide grassroots organizations. Their website is www.unitedformissouri.org. Mr. Bearden provides fiscal policy, tax policy, limited government and strategic advocacy plans to local, state and national groups. He is recognized as a leader in grassroots efforts and communications.