NEW BUSINESS TO OPEN IN EMSWORTH
Financial services company, Edward Jones is due to open a new branch in Queen Street, Emsworth to be run by stockbroker and financial adviser, Richard Taylor – a patron member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Said Richard, who lives in Emsworth with wife Sarah and two children; “I have been working in the community for some time and am looking forward to welcoming people to my new office.”
Edward Jones advisers are both stockbrokers and financial advisers making them unique in the UK’s financial services industry, meaning they can offer clients a wider range of investment options. The company only serves one client – the serious long term, individual investor.
Customer service is key to the Edward Jones business model and is one reason why their offices have just two people in them; the adviser and his, or her, full time assistant. This means when clients call they will only speak to one of two people who will know them personally and what their financial goals are.
“It was this dedication to customer service, and a firm belief in doing business with customers on a face-to-face basis, that attracted me to Edward Jones,” said Richard.
“Many financial services companies rely heavily on call centres which is not an ideal way of doing business. In my experience the best way to help people with their financial questions is to sit down with them and talk through what they want to achieve and then help them come up with relevant solutions.”
Edward Jones offices are conveniently located close to where clients live and work allowing easy access, while financial advisers are encouraged to play an active part in their local community.
The success of Edward Jones is due in part to the investment philosophy it follows which it believes has stood the test of time. This can be summed up as investing in quality investments , diversification and holding these investments for the long term.
“Our aim is to make a client’s money work as hard for them as they did to get it in the first place,” said Richard. “We don’t think we can do that by putting their money into risky investments.
“The ‘buy and hold’ philosophy should not be seen as ‘buy and forget’ as we regularly meet with clients to help make sure their investments are still relevant and meet their stated objectives.”
Despite the economic downturn the company still continues to grow, “We are continually looking to hire outstanding candidates of all ages and backgrounds who are dedicated to customer service and serving the needs of individual investors”, said Richard.
Richard can be contacted on 01243 378210 or richard.taylor@edwardjones.com
Edward Jones Limited does business in the UK as Edward Jones and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Edward D. Jones & Co. LP, a Missouri limited partnership. Edward D. Jones & Co. LP does business in the United States as Edward Jones and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Jones Financial Companies, LLLP, a limited liability limited partnership.
Copyright 2009. Edward Jones Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Registered in England and Wales No 3403976. 11 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4HH.
