As an Edward Jones financial advisor, I enjoy the opportunity to partner with individual investors on creating and implementing strategies that work toward specific goals that we set together. Whether it's planning for retirement, saving for college for children or grandchildren, or just trying to protect the financial future of the ones that we care the most for, we take the time to identify each goal and develop the strategy to address it. I also coordinate and work in tandem with other professionals including CPAs and Estate Planning Attorneys to provide tailored solutions for each individual's unique circumstances.During our initial visit, I will ask several questions and it is important that I listen to the answers and clarify them so that I can truly understand my clients' needs and subsequent goals. I then get to know their risk tolerances and experience levels to truly understand the best strategies to meet their needs.Having been in the financial services industry for nearly 15 years, I have found that my clients really appreciate the time that I take to educate them on the strategies and investments we will be using, which in turn, helps them feel more comfortable when making decisions./*********/For instructions to opt out of Edward Jones commercial messaging and other important disclosures, see www.edwardjones.com/disclosures/social-media.