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Edward Jones hiring Event - 10/2 Bella Via 6pm

In an effort to serve the growing number of individual investors who are looking for financial advisors to understand their financial needs and goals, financial-services firm Edward Jones is looking to hire more financial advisors in Highland Park.

As the firm continues to expand its business and grow its network of branch offices in the north shore, Edward Jones is hosting a recruiting event at 6:00 pm on October 2 at Bella Via, 1899 2nd Street, Highland Park. "As we expand, we're looking to hire local candidates who fit in with the Edward Jones entrepreneurial culture, one in which high achievers who have a desire to run a business with the support of a much larger organization can serve clients and the communities in which they live and work," said Jason Gunther.

The recruiting event is designed to attract job candidates interested in learning about the challenges and rewards of building a business as an Edward Jones financial advisor. Edward Jones financial advisors will be present to answer any questions. Edward Jones, stresses the importance of meeting face-to-face with clients and providing them with the attention and guidance that they need and deserve.
Edward Jones financial advisors come from diverse backgrounds. Teachers, bankers and engineers all have joined the ranks of Edward Jones. They all, however, have one thing in common: They are self-starters who enjoy working with and helping other people. The firm offers an extensive training program for new financial advisors.
The firm is consistently recognized for delivering industry-leading training. Earlier this year Edward Jones was ranked No. 15 on Training magazine's "2012 Training Top 125" list its 12th consecutive year on the prestigious list. As part of that training, Edward Jones financial advisors build their businesses by calling on people face to face in the communities where they have chosen to live.

If you would like more information on Edward Jones' recruiting event, contact Financial Advisor Jason Gunther at 847-615-9206 or visit the firm's employment Web site at www.careers.edwardjones.com. 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 2013, for the 14th year, Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE Magazine in its annual listing. The firm ranked No. 8 overall. These 14 FORTUNE rankings include 10 top-10 finishes, 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. 

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