Investment Seminar To Be Held
Bob Ferrante, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Jasper County, will host a free 50-minute educational seminar titled “Foundations of Investing” at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 at his office, 139 Maple Street in Monticello. The building is across Short Street from the Monticello Family Foods.
A light lunch precedes the seminar beginning at 12:30. Persons planning to attend for lunch are asked to call 706-468-9737.
A special invitation is been extended to members of the Jasper County chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
Fear of the unknown sometimes prevents people from investing in the future, said the announcement from Edward Jones. Developing an understanding of the basics simplifies the process of getting started in an investment program. This seminar addresses needs of new investors as well as those needing a refresher.
During the seminar, participants will learn more about:
• The key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds.
• The importance of asset allocation.
• The impact of inflation on your long-term goals.
The seminar is free.
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 seven 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.
Edward Jones, which ranked No. 11 on Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2011, is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting web site is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
Mutual funds are offered by prospectus. A prospectus contains more complete information including investment objectives, risk, and charges and expenses as well as other important information that should be carefully considered before investing or spending money.
