Q: What did you do before joining Edward Jones?
A: Before joining Edward Jones just over two years ago, I worked for another U.S. company providing educational programmes to American military personnel in Germany, and it was the interaction with people that I enjoyed most. Before that, I worked as a company administrator, where I did my accounting qualification - which has proved absolutely invaluable, of course - but I found myself getting too involved with the numbers side of things and not enough with the people side, so I moved on. Q: What interested you about being a Financial Adviser?
A: As an adviser with Edward Jones, I'm a financial adviser and a stockbroker. I'd always been interested in the stock market. It appeared to be shrouded in mystery - which only those in the 'know' could understand and benefit from - whilst the rest of the community missed out. So I decided to find out more. Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: My first degree is a BA in Dance, and I started out as a performer and passenger liaison officer on cruise ships, so a job without a significant element of contact with people really wouldn't be for me. Helping people to understand what their investments are doing for them, educating them to make informed choices and the problem solving aspect are what really give me a buzz. In fact, I need to limit the time I spend with my clients because I enjoy that aspect of the job so much! Edward Jones is unique. Here, I'm basically running my own business without any risk. There's no financial outlay required, so you can make the leap of faith without suddenly finding yourself bankrupt. The training is excellent, and you really are supported from Day One. In addition senior US Financial Adviser's take time out of their businesses to come over and give formal mentoring sessions. You have a real feeling that everyone here is ready to help and there's a genuine network of support available whenever you need it. Another thing I like about working here is the autonomy. As long as you're doing the right things in the right way, you're left alone to get on with it, and that really suits me. And of course there are the financial rewards. I don't want to rely on what somebody else thinks I am worth. I determine what I'm worth, and that feels good.
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