What was the training like at Edward Jones?
The training at Edward Jones is amazing and grueling at the same time. It’s hard work, but one of the things I tell people who are interested in Edward Jones is that they will never find another firm that has such a fine training package, and they have it down to a science. And if you follow what they have in place, you can’t help but be successful. Q: How has that training helped you in your current work? A: At Edward Jones, there are opportunities for more training. It never stops. It’s ongoing, quite honestly. That’s another wonderful part of being with Edward Jones. The industry is very dynamic; it does not stand still. And Edward Jones helps you to keep up with that all the time. Q: Tell me what it takes to be a successful Financial Advisor. A: The qualities are probably the same as in a lot of careers and in life. You have to have some determination, be self-motivated, disciplined – and you’ve got to have a lot of heart. Q: Talk a little about volunteerism at Edward Jones. A: The