Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Russ Stallings

Edward Jones is proud to be the #1 firm employing women financial advisors in North America*. This reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where women can excel and lead.

Thank you to our exceptional women financial advisors who inspire us every day with their dedication and experience.

Together, we are shaping the future of financial services.

*Based on the most recent quarterly earnings results as of 6/30/24, and FINRA registration for producing advisors.

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Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs can be an easy workplace retirement plan for any business to maintain. But how do you know if it's right for you? Read these considerations and then call me to discuss more.

SEP IRA This is one of the easiest workplace retirement plans to set up and maintain, for any business.

Tech support scams are on the rise, costing investors millions of dollars each year. Learn how to spot these scams here: https://bit.ly/3yQMYPX

Markets spent the past week largely treading water. While there were no major surprises, we do think the Federal Reserve's freshest commentary provided three key takeaways that will be important for markets ahead.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Uncertain whether the mega backdoor Roth IRA strategy is available to you? Learn how this potential tool may help certain people increase the tax-free assets they can save toward retirement. Then let's schedule time to discuss.

How to take advantage of the mega backdoor Roth strategy We outline how to potentially increase your tax-free retirement contributions with the mega backdoor Roth strategy.

It's never too late to develop financial skills, no matter what stage of life you're at. From just beginning your career to nearing the start of retirement, we can help you take control of your financial fitness.

Take control of your financial fitness (US|EN) Real-world advice to help you develop financial skills for all stages of your life www.edwardjones.com/us-en

Stay up to date with the latest developments, trends and daily insights on the market.

Daily market snapshot Stay up to date with latest developments, trends, and daily insights on the market. Get a comprehensive look at market movements, international updates, economic indicators, and our expert's analysis.

Markets over the past week continued to recover from the previous week's sharp pullback.

In our view, the backdrop of softer inflation and cooling but positive economic growth still points to a Fed that will likely begin cutting rates as soon as the September 18 FOMC meeting.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

In that back-to-school mindset and curious about your options to fund a student's education when they're ready for college? Planning now could help save you a lot of worry in the future.

Read about education savings strategies From 529s to bonds, etc.

Are you part of the "Sandwich Generation?" Our Senior Strategist Meagan Dow shares tips to navigate helping to pay for your aging parents' and your children's expenses.

Money Tips for the 'Sandwich Generation' Learn how to navigate helping to pay for your aging parents' and your children's expenses.

Markets shifted in July, only to change again in early August.

Monthly portfolio brief Learn more about portfolio performance, and check out our recommendations for disciplined investors.

For any investors that were looking the 2024 gift horse in the mouth, last week showed some teeth. We don't think the recent pullback should be patently dismissed, but panic is not the proper reaction either.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

No one wants to be told how (or where) to live as they get older — but not talking about it could be even more consequential. Here are three common misconceptions on the "best places to live" in retirement.

"Should I Stay or Should I Go?" 3 Common Misconceptions About Living Arrangements as You Age

Ready to be your own boss? Owning your own business can be as challenging as it is fulfilling. Prepare mentally and evaluate the legal and tax changes you’ll experience as you transition to working for yourself.

Financial Wellbeing for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Learn more about the basics of entrepreneurship From Edward Jones and EVERFI

Explore whether and how election results might influence market trends and discuss whether you should consider adjusting your investment strategy. Watch this webinar live on Aug. 21 at 3 p.m. CT or on demand after.

Don't Play Politics With Your Portfolio Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM Central Daylight Time.

The final week of July was a whirlwind, filled with a flurry of earnings reports, three central bank meetings and key labor market data. We look at five key turning points that may define performance in the months ahead.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Despite nearly half of American women anticipating receiving an inheritance in the next 10 years, women face significant obstacles to determining how wealth is transferred across generations.

Our head of Wealth Management Advice and Solutions Lena Haas discusses the power of planning ahead in this recent World Economic Forum article.

The 'Great Wealth Transfer': Here's how women can make the most of it The wealth gap between the genders means women face greater obstacles in terms of giving and receiving inheritance – but a financial adviser can help.

Did your last homeowners insurance bill make you do a double take? Due to more frequent and extreme weather events and high costs of labor and construction materials, homeowners insurance premiums have increased dramatically. However, reducing or dropping your coverage could be a costly mistake down the road.

5 pitfalls to avoid with your homeowners or renters insurance (US|EN) Homeowners insurance premiums have increased dramatically in recent years. However, reducing or dropping your coverage could be a costly mistake down the road.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

Although retirement may seem far off in the horizon, it’s never too early to invest in a stronger savings strategy for your future. Implementing these methods can help you save with consistency and convenience.

5 ways to help make saving for retirement easier (US|EN) It’s never too early to invest in a stronger retirement savings strategy for your future. Here, we explore ways to help ease your financial to-dos.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

After more than 1 ½ years of large-cap growth sectors and the "Magnificent 7" leading the market, what has caused a somewhat sudden rotation away from the tech darlings? We highlight three key elements.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Paying down debt can help mitigate money-related stress. It can also improve your cash flow and financial flexibility as you’ll allocate less money to interest, leaving you more for other goals. I can help you determine which debt you should pay off first.

Should I pay down debt or invest? The decision to pay down debt or invest is more about you as an individual than it is about the math. Your decision may depend on multiple factors

Whether you hope to invest a little extra income, prepare a future for your family that includes a secure retirement or save for a new home or education, we’re here to coach you through it. Learn what you can expect from me as we start planning your financial strategy.

Meet with a financial advisor Here is our approach

We break down the latest activity in the U.S. economy, equities, the bond market, international investing and more. Let's discuss what impact these might have on your portfolio.

Quarterly market outlook (US|EN) Our investment strategists provide Edward Jones’ perspective on the latest economic activity and what it may mean for you.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

As we kicked off 2024, one of our 10 key calls for the year was our view that while equity markets would continue to perform well, the market's underlying leadership would rotate, broadening out beyond 2023's Magnificent Seven concentration.

We take a look at how this recently showed up within three key market matchups, and what it may mean for investors' portfolios.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

From tackling finances to managing family schedules, moms deserve all the help they can get. As you take on more financial responsibilities, our Edward Jones team is here to lend a hand.

Investing strategies How you can stay on track

As interest rates have crept back up from their multiyear lows, it’s important to revisit your debt management strategy. Here are 8 key tips to help get started.

Your playbook for paying down high-interest debt (US|EN) As interest rates have crept back up from their multiyear lows, it’s important to revisit your debt management strategy.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

Can Social Security stay solvent? We believe it can — but this may require some tough adjustments by Congress.

How secure is Social Security? (US|EN) Can Social Security stay solvent? We believe it can — but this may require some tough adjustments by Congress.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

Check out our midyear review and outlook for the back half of 2024 in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Women investors often have unique factors to consider when planning for retirement and future health care costs. Let's talk about what's most important to YOU and plan an investment strategy that helps you reach your financial goals.

Women investors: We see your worth (US|EN) Women investors have unique considerations when it comes to retirement, Social Security and health care. While you need to be flexible, having a structured financial strategy is essential.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

What's your vision for retirement? Paying off all your college debt, retiring somewhere sunny (or maybe cold) or just making sure your family is taken care of? Whatever your financial goals, check out our retirement calculator and then call me to discuss how we can work toward making your goals a reality.

Are you saving enough? Let’s talk about your savings