Business : Local Financial Advisor Honored for Performance

Dean R. Studer

Dean R. Studer, a financial advisor for Edward Jones in Vinton, was recently honored by the firm for his job performance.

This recognition earned Studer an invitation to Edward Jones' annual Managing Partner's Conference in April in Phoenix. The three-day meeting pools Edward Jones' most successful financial advisors for a discussion with Jim Weddle, Edward Jones' managing partner, on issues facing the firm and the financial services industry as a whole.

"It was rewarding to spend time with my accomplished colleagues and Edward Jones' visionaries. I left with new ideas and higher expectations for myself," said Studer.

Studer was one of only 350 out of more than 12,000 Edward Jones financial advisors invited to attend the conference.

This is the first time Studer attended the conference.

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.

In January 2012, for the 13th year, Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE Magazine in its annual listing. The firm ranked No. 5 overall and No. 3 in Large Size Companies. These 13 FORTUNE rankings include top 10 finishes for nine years, consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003, and consecutive No. 2 rankings in 2009 and 2010. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones.

Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.