I became a financial advisor for a number of reasons: - I studied commodity futures in pursuit of my B.S. in agriculture. - I was a professional farmer for 10 years and I always thought my ag lender had the better job. - My father helped me open a traditional IRA with my farm income in middle school. He took me to our local Edward Jones office in rural Missouri and I bought a mutual fund. After my wife and I had our first child, I wanted more control in my life while maintaining the autonomy from owning a business. I wanted to use my knack for planning to help more than just my own family. The best part of my job is learning about the families whom I serve - I love their stories. Truly learning about my clients and understanding their goals is the foundation of my work as a financial advisor. I am here to help individual investors and families but there is a special place in my heart for business owners. I've operated several myself and I know it can be tough. I like to work with anyone seeking to build financial freedom. I like to help everyday people learn how a combination of tax-smart investments, frugal economic behaviors and the right amount of insurance can help you achieve your goals. There are three things I strive to provide my clients throughout our time working together: - A clear explanation of the investments I recommend. - Timely updates on market conditions and volatility. - Transparent explanations of costs. Prior to joining Edward Jones, I was a rice farmer working on my family's farm in Missouri and have also farmed in Kenya and Ghana. My wife, Cooper, and I have been married for 17 years. We have a 8-year-old daughter, and I volunteer at Great Hearts Cicero where she attends. Outside of the office, hiking and camping in Arizona make me very happy. Connect with me on LinkedIn or give my office a call - I look forward to meeting you. JW Robison 480-607-8139 [email protected]