I have been an Edward Jones financial advisor since 2001. I retired that same year with the rank of senior chief petty officer, after having served over eight years in the United States Marine Corps and over 16 years in the United States Navy.As a financial advisor, my desire is to invest time to understand my clients' goals and what's important to them. As your personal financial advisor, I will work closely with you, your CPA, attorney and other professionals. I can help determine the most appropriate financial strategy for you, your family and your business. Additionally, I can help you plan for and prepare for retirement or payment for a loved-one's education, prepare for the unexpected and provide you with estate considerations. I can help you fund any other financial goals and with debt reduction goals, and develop customized business retirement strategies. I hold numerous educational and professional certifications, including: - CFP® certification. To gain the CFP® certification, a financial advisor must pass the CFP® Certification Examination and the CFP Board’s Fitness Standards for Candidates and Registrants, agree to abide by the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and comply with the Financial Planning Practice Standards.– Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ certification. The College for Financial Planning awards the AAMS™ designation to individuals who successfully complete a 12-module professional education program, pass a final examination, commit to its code of ethics and agree to pursue continuing education.– Series 7, 63 and 65 securities registrations.– Life insurance license.– Bachelor's degree from Wayland Baptist University. – National Security Agency professionalization as both a language analyst (translator) and voice language analyst (transcriber) in French.My branch team consists of Ramon Fukuichi and Melanie Dubsky, who both provide our clients with the highest level of personalized service and care. Call us for a review of your accounts and to begin a strategy designed to help you reach your financial goals.