I began my journey into finance by working at a local bank as a regional branch manager and assistant vice president. I have now continued my finance career as a financial advisor with Edwards Jones since 2000, opening the first branch office in Newton, Illinois.Throughout my life, helping others has been an integral part of who I am. I chose a career in financial services because I believed I could make a difference in the lives of families in the community, and I joined Edward Jones because I discovered their core values aligned with mine.I qualified to attend the Edward Jones annual Women's Conference in 2018, an honor reserved for the firm's top 250 women financial advisors. I also hold the AAMS™ professional designation from the College for Financial Planning®. I am a member of the Newton Rotary Club and served as past president.My branch office administrator, Cindy Davidson, has over 20 years of experience serving clients and is dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service possible. We deeply care about our clients and enjoy getting to know them on a personal level.My husband, Ray, and I reside in Dieterich, Illinois, and have two grown sons, Cody and Dalton. I enjoy exercising, vacationing and spending time with family, especially my seven grandkids.I welcome the opportunity to learn about you and your financial goals.