My mother was a teacher, and I spent many mornings and evenings at the local elementary school. I learned firsthand what makes a good educator and knowing the impact that she had on every single student. I look at my role as a financial advisor through the same lenses, listening to each client, establishing their goals and creating an environment that hinges on open communication, approachability and accountability.That is one of the many reasons that my career path has brought me to Edward Jones. Our emphasis of personal client care, and connecting with them first and foremost, resonates with me. The first step in our process is to invest the time to understand your unique situation and values. From there, we dive deeper into a personalized strategy or roadmap that connects your today to your future. Together, we will identify your goals and build a strategy to achieve them. Some of the more common financial goals are retirement planning, helping your kids get to and through college, growing your business or additions to your family. However, no two clients have the same needs and wants in life. Anticipating and developing strategies to best prepare you for all of life's challenges can make us proactive instead of reactive, no matter what curveballs come your way.I am proud to say that I grew up in Colorado. I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2015 and slowly but surely made my way back to the Centennial State. My family was an important factor in moving back, I am lucky to have a large extended family that resides in the Denver area. My fiancée, Ashley, and I live in South Denver. We enjoy golf, pickleball, reading, rooting on our local sport teams and the Missouri Tigers. If you are looking for a financial advisor or if you have any questions in relation to your financial roadmap, I invite you to give me a call at our branch (303) 751-2401 or email me at trey.buckland@edwardjones.com. Let's get the conversation started!