Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Brandi Blaylock

Life is a roller coaster of emotions that has a real effect on our bodies and minds. Learn about the fundamentals, benefits, and strategies you can use to practice mindful living this year.

Mindful Living Learn about the fundamentals, benefits, and strategies you can use to practice mindful living. From Edward Jones and EVERFI

If retirement is coming into view, it’s time to kick your planning into high gear. This checklist can help you plan for things like Social Security, health care costs and how to go from saving to spending.

Are you saving for retirement? Read through this checklist

Did you know that the total lifetime healthcare cost for someone with dementia is estimated at $392,874? Here are practical steps you can take to keep your brain sharp and potentially save thousands in medical costs.

How Brain Health Could Affect Your Finances How to prepare for the expense of potential cognitive decline

As we set our eyes on September and October, the two-month stretch before the U.S. presidential election, we offer three perspectives on market volatility.

Market news is everywhere — but what does it all mean for you? Our Monthly Market Compass helps keep you in the know but also looks ahead to what may be down the road. In this video series, our investment strategists share their thoughts on the latest market and economic developments, and offer investing tips you can use as you work toward your long-term financ...

Take a look at my recent news about my CRPS™️ designation. Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™️, CRPS™️ and CRPS™️ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.

After last week's soft jobs report, markets continued their risk-off positioning that began in the seasonally volatile month of September. We share our view on the slowing labor market and recommendations for investors in the current backdrop.

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

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.

Got a big-ticket trip to some amazing location in mind? I can help you plan a strategy for short-term financial goals like vacation travel or home renovations.

Planning for short-term financial goals Does your retirement journey include stops along the way? Planning for your short-term goals without losing focus on your long-term journey is key.

Wondering which party in power will sway the markets? The answer may surprise you. Here’s why it’s so important to stick to your long-term investment strategies…even during short-term political events.

The Market Is Mightier Than Politics and Policy Remaining steadfast amid political and policy changes has benefited investors.

To see the power of long-term saving, enter the initial investment amount, an estimated rate of return and how long you plan to save. [EDJ2021]

Investment calculator: Realize the power of long-term savings What’s the impact of saving over time? Enter an investment amount to see the power of long-term savings.

While running a business might take a lot of time and energy, stepping back to ensure your financial house is in order is worth it.

Financial strategies for your business Build a better business

There are commonalities shared by those who‘ve found themselves living a deeply satisfying retirement. Leaning into these commonalities can help you craft a plan to live well in your own retirement.

Retirement is a new life chapter Let's write yours together

To frame the August swings, we examine what's changed, what hasn't and what the evolving conditions may mean for the road ahead.

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

Both traditional and Roth IRAs offer tax-advantaged ways to save for retirement. However, there are differences, mostly around how and when your money is taxed.

Roth IRA vs. traditional IRA: What’s the difference? Both IRAs offer tax-advantaged ways to save for retirement. However, there are differences. Understanding them can help you make decisions for funding your retirement.

One of the biggest retirement-related decisions you'll make is when to start Social Security. And it isn't one to take lightly – Social Security is one of the most valuable retirement assets you have.

Being retired and understanding social security Understand how Social Security plays a role during this important time in your life.

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.

We believe in forming a true partnership where we care as much about WHY you're investing as WHAT you choose to invest in. This personalized approach to investing helps set us apart. Let's schedule time to figure out how I can help you build the future YOU want to see.

Delivering personal financial strategies Let’s build yours together.

Just because you're a one-person business doesn't mean you can't plan for retirement like a large company. Learn more about our Edward Jones Owner K®️ — an owner-only 401(k) plan for business owners with no employees except their spouses — and whether it could suit your needs.

Owner-only 401(k) plan Read through your options

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

Whether it's always been your retirement dream to trade a current hometown for an exciting new locale, or you only recently decided to move closer to family, check out these four tips to prepare for a future move.

4 tips for relocating in retirement Here are four tips to help you prepare for relocating as a retiree.

Racking your brain to figure out how to afford that family vacation you've always dreamed of taking? I can help you plan how to work toward achieving short-term financial goals, whether they include bucket-list trips, special occasions like weddings or big purchases like cars and homes.

Planning for short-term financial goals Does your retirement journey include stops along the way? Planning for your short-term goals without losing focus on your long-term journey is key.

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.

Manage your finances and plan for the future with the tip of your finger. With our app, you can see all of your accounts in one simple place, and if you have a question, we’re right there with you.

Track Your Goals on the Go Download our app to stay connected.

Tracking your goals should be easy. That’s why we’ve created an easy-to-use app: so you can get connected to what you need, when you need it.

Track Your Goals on the Go Download our app to stay connected.

There's no guarantee the backdoor Roth IRA strategy will be available for every high earner. Consider these three questions to help decide whether it could be a workable option for you, then call me to discuss further investment-related considerations.

Can high earners still invest in Roth IRAs? A backdoor Roth IRA enables you to realize the tax benefits of a Roth IRA, even if your income exceeds the IRS earnings ceiling for Roth contributions.

The end of summer often means heading back to school (for loved ones if not yourself), but Online Access can also help you get back to the basics with your financial goals. Easily view account performance during your time with Edward Jones on the web or on the go with our app.

Gain a Big-Picture View Connect and view accounts you have elsewhere in Online Access.

Exorcising your ghost employees

Exorcising your ghost employees - SmartBrief Prevent ghost employees who don't show up after hiring by reviewing hiring processes to discover where they're slipping through the cracks.

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.

Have you been meaning to explore your charitable giving options but unsure where to start? Check out these potential options and then contact me for a full copy of our "Charitable giving: strategies to fit your unique needs" report.

Charitable Giving: Advanced giving strategies View lifetime charitable gifting strategies to consider adding to your financial strategy.